Johnson and investor carl icahn, and the resulting controversy over both the short and. The book itself is organized by season and show with some background on the why of the series. Stills from the series are limited to what appears to be a stock photo. This short documentary follows san francisco artist jason mecier, as he constructs a mosaic portrait of comedienne amy sedaris. In this concise, crisply written guide, patricia aufderheide takes. Sep 09, 2014 espn films and nate silvers fivethirtyeight statsbased journalism blog this fall will roll out a pair of documentary short series keying off the analytical approach cultivated by fivethirtyeight. Filmmakers are taking a more active role in distribution and. A personal account of the mount everest disaster by jon krakauer, fast food nation. This one is perfect for a small medium size production.
Form text is editable, so its easy to make it yours. Submit your short film to film festivals the festival circuit may not be a good fit for every short documentary but with so many film fests out there these days you can probably find a few venues for a minidoc on just about any topic. Youve tapped your friends and family for as much money as you can muster, and made your short film. We wont go into distribution because essentially theres not a very large market for distributing short films. Your story becomes the center of courageous conversations at companies, corporations, and universities to ignite empathy and dialogue. Jan 01, 2007 documentary film can encompass anything from robert flahertys pioneering ethnography nanook of the north to michael moores antiiraq war polemic fahrenheit 911, from dziga vertovs artful soviet propaganda piece man with a movie camera to luc jacquets hearttugging wildlife epic march of the penguins. Filmmaker annie leonard wrote and narrated the film, which was funded by tides foundation, funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption, free range studios. A thorough and definitive surveyhistory of documentary films. It investigates the allegation that herbalife is a pyramid scheme, and follows bill ackmans short investment in herbalife, which is ostensibly a billiondollar bet that the company will soon collapse. From new and emerging to industry pros, raindance connects, trains, supports, and promotes visual storytellers through every step of their career. There are so many ways to fund documentaries, short or feature length, that you might not even know where to begin.
Concentrating mainly on the output of the us, the uk, and canada, the authors outline the origins of the form and then show its development over the next several decades. Kultur video also white star video 195 highway 36 west long beach, nj 07764 tel. I look for short films with an 8 to 10 minute run rime so that i or the filmmaker can intro their film and still get to run two films. Situated an hour east of edmonton, it houses one of the worlds densest collections of wildlife, maintained by parks canada. Before all that, she spent several years working at film festivals and events, and produced promos, trailers and videos at. Youve scoured film festivals searching for new talent. There are lots of books on filmmaking and distribution, but this new book is. These short, multithemed newsfilms, usually accompanied by explanatory intertitles or.
A massive list of international distributors for your short film. A short documentary following the endangered southern resident orcas of the salish sea and their depleting food source, chinook salmon. Books on filmmaking and distribution what film schools dont tell. The documentary is critical of excessive consumerism and promotes sustainability.
He also employed nontraditional distribution techniques, going. Independent documentary distribution in turbulent times. The insiders guide to independent film distribution, second edition 9780240817552. Recommended books on nonfictiondocumentary film and video. The documentary filmmakers roadmap is a concise and practical guide to making a featurelength documentary film.
Below is a rundown of a recent talk given at idfa by indie film distribution guru and strategist peter broderick, as reported by our staff member, carol ann short. Docalliance is an online platform for the distribution of documentary and. Film festivals, the internet, and self promotion digital filmmaker series 9781936420148. His latest film, life, animated, is based on a book by pulitzer prize. You also will be expected to pay for the crew to travel to locations. Harley byrd, project blue book, united states air force stranger at the pentagon is inspired by true events from the book of the same name. Against the closure of massive bookstore chains and the rise of ereaders. What youll find here is a brief summary of the panel discussion that took place at getting real.
I dont have my sights aimed at theatrical distribution although i dont want to sell the project short, but late night pbs in small cities would be a dream come true. Watch unarmed verses, a thoughtful and vivid portrait of a community facing imposed relocation in torontos northeast. Nov 28, 2012 harley byrd, project blue book, united states air force stranger at the pentagon is inspired by true events from the book of the same name. Espn films and nate silvers fivethirtyeight statsbased journalism blog this fall will roll out a pair of documentaryshort series keying off the analytical approach cultivated by fivethirtyeight. Raindance aims to promote and support independent filmmaking and filmmakers. I can tell you from personal experience that you will recite this log line continuously during the production. The more cameras, crew and equipment your story requires, the more expensive the daily filming costs will be.
Popular documentary books meet your next favorite book. Individual episodes can easily be located making this an excellent by the television book to have. Limonero films is a straight talking, committed and reliable boutique international distributor of documentaries and factual programming. Principal filming is costed per day or per half day. Takes readers along the diverse paths of documentary history and charts the lively, often fierce debates among filmmakers and scholars about the best ways to represent reality and to tell the truths worth telling. The complete guide from script to screen is a practical and inspirational guide to students and independent filmmakers.
A cue sheet is effectively a list of all the music used in your film, along with other key information, that. The story of stuff is a short animated documentary about the lifecycle of material goods. I can run one 24 minute film or even three shorter films but the biggest hang up is. In 1895, the lumire brothers produced the first documentary when. A very short introduction patricia aufderheide very short introductions.
Aug 25, 2017 how white nationalism became normal online. Storybolts 4th short documentary contest filmfreeway. This collection of documentary books offer a wellrounded look at the world of. Its been 15 years, and the girl in the hallway haunts him still in this nightmarish mixedmedia animation based the recounting of a true crime. Before all that, she spent several years working at film festivals and events, and produced promos, trailers and videos at matter productions. The book is completely uptodate in discussing films like fahrenheit 911 and aileen. Indie documentary distribution for absolute beginners. Where to submit your documentary or film journalism film. Vitagraph is a distribution company based in italy that deals with the sale of international short, feature and documentary films to italian television channels, as well as with the worldwide purchase of italian short, feature and documentary films. From the freedom songs of the 60s and hits like ill take you there in the 70s, to funkedup collaborations with prince and her recent albums with wilcos jeff tweedy, mavis has stayed true to her roots, kept her family close, and inspired. Whether your subject is the arab spring, human happiness, or pet cemeteries, it has to be engaging and say something about the world. From the horrors of the atomic bomb, to the peace and love of woodstock, documentaries have been a way of preserving historical events.
A short documentary is a lens on a selfcontained world. Comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in sunnyside, queens ny. You have reached the secret landing page we have created for the social media capitalism for filmmakers talk here goes. Jul 09, 2015 8 legal tips for documentary filmmakers. The insiders guide to independent film distribution. The film also chronicles ackmans feuds with herbalife ceo michael o.
This new edition of what has become a bible for filmmakers internationally is completely rewritten, expanded and redesigned. Betting on zero is a 2016 american documentary directed by ted braun. Sep 23, 20 these two are great, and ive read plenty. Since the theme of the term is rhetoric, we will be examining how persuasive communication is used by filmmakers in order to make their audience believe, feel and think in a certain way. Though, if you meet other filmmakers through networking at these film festivals and online, initiate a distribution plan. Home video performing arts programs, with emphasis on music, dance, art, ballet and opera. Why does little red riding hood give jamie nightmares. Documentary film can encompass anything from robert flahertys pioneering ethnography nanook of the north to michael moores antiiraq war polemic fahrenheit 911, from dziga vertovs artful soviet propaganda piece man with a movie camera to luc jacquets hearttugging wildlife epic march of the penguins. The best films will be offered to colleges and universities as supplementary teaching materials. The documentary is critical of excessive consumerism and promotes sustainability filmmaker annie leonard wrote and narrated the film, which was funded by tides foundation, funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption, free range studios and other foundations. How to make a short documentary film with pictures wikihow. This short documentary focuses on a manmade island that became the first federal sanctuary for wildlife in canada.
I can tell you from personal experience that you will recite this log line continuously during the production and distribution of your film, so make sure you love it. Remembering the original black settlers of priceville, ontario. A sales agent is your best friend securing a contract with an established sales agency is crucial to making money from your short film. Jasons materials came from of a box of craft supplies she sent him, left over from her recent craft book. Check out our short documentary distribution guide below.
Against the closure of massive bookstore chains and the rise of ereaders, josh has been able to create a local resurgence of the printed word. Every year thousands of filmmakers like you unleash their newly completed movies upon the film festival circuit. Espn films, fivethirtyeight to launch 2 short documentary. Amidst the meteoric rise of subscription video on demand svod behemoths such as netflix, amazon and hulu, along with the concurrent decline of the dvd business, cordcutting of linear tv by consumers, and the rise worldwide of ott over the top channels, the rate of change to the global distribution landscape is nothing short of dramatic. If youve made a great film, and plan the right sales and distribution strategy, you have a shot at making some if not all of your money back. A massive list of international distributors for your. The docademia short documentary challenge is a platform that provides an opportunity for independent filmmakers and social advocates to present their socioeducational documentaries. The documentary follows billionaire hedge fund titan bill ackman and several former herbalife distributors after ackman takes a billion dollar short position in herbalife, alleging it is a pyramid scheme destined to collapse.
Distribution strategies for a changing world the current state of independent film distribution is complex and evershifting. Check out the cbh facebook page for festival updates, etc and share the love. Roger ross williams is the director of god loves uganda, which premiered at the 20 sundance film festival to critical acclaim, and music by prudence, which won the 2009 academy award for best documentary short subject. If i tell you were on a firstname basis with our ap person accounts payable, you should take that to mean we call on a very frequent basisand its not a friendly chat. Whether youre just beginning to film a documentary or are in distribution, securing funding can seem like a monumental task. Throughout each storybolting session, you engage with your true audience while making revenue from your short documentary. I am not putting it on youtube and i am not cutting it down to a 30 or 60minute version. I am trying to develop grassroots outreach techniques to accommodate my grassroots.
In this unit we will be exploring the subgenre of film. The success rate film distribution for most independent film endeavors is less than 1%. Jason has created numerous portraits of celebrities out of their own junk. As well as her work at dochouse, jenny has programmed the documentary shorts for four editions of the london short film festival, since 20, selecting work from open submissions. Apr 06, 2016 comic book heaven is a short documentary that tells the story of joe leisner, owner of the comic book store comic book heaven located in sunnyside, queens ny.
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