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Maine Media Workshops: Financing and Distributing the Documentary
By StudentFilmmakers.com
posted Jan 1, 2013, 22:45
The goal of reaching an audience starts with first steps in the development and financing of the film project...
Workshop date: February 17 - February 23, 2013
The goal of reaching an audience starts with first steps in the development
and financing of the film project. Students learn how to match their passion
for a subject with a successful strategy that guides them from research and
proposal through production and into release. What subjects 'travel' well? What
are the real and often subtle approaches to concept and style that make the
difference between a successful film and one that's hardly seen? Students in
this workshop learn how to translate ideas into compelling proposals, trailers,
and pitches and where to take them for funding. Particular emphasis is placed
on the global television marketplace, a primary source of funding and support
for documentaries. Students receive insight into the key networks, their relationships
with other funding sources, the roles of pitching forums, work-in-progress screenings
and film festivals. Projects already in development are reviewed in advance
of the class and undergo a hands-on development process through the week. Students
with projects can expect intensive feedback that help them take away revised
versions of their proposals, budgets, and trailers. The class also reviews proposals
and trailers for successfully completed projects, including those currently
in the midst of worldwide distribution.
Winter/Spring lodging and meal package available for $450. Includes breakfast
and lunch Monday – Friday. Dinner services are not available during our
Winter/Spring session.
For more information, go to http://www.mainemedia.edu/.
Resources:
http://www.mainemedia.edu/
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