Public Television Archives - Documentary Business

Congress ’23 Heads to Seattle, November 28–December 1, 2023

2023 October 30 / Conferences & Markets, Documentary Production, National Geographic, Panels, Producers' Tool Kit, Public Television, Streaming Video, True Crime, Workshops

This year, the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) takes place from November 28 to December 1 in Seattle, Washington. The host sponsor is National Geographic. Congress ’23 promises a dynamic lineup featuring thought-provoking sessions with key decision-makers from around the world—creating a unique opportunity for science and factual producers, digital producers, …

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NATIVE AMERICA Season 2 rolls out on PBS. Catch up on our Season 1 Case Study

2023 October 29 / Case Study, Public Television

Native America, Season 2 is rolling out now on PBS. Watch the Trailer: Season 1: 17 Year Timeline: Providence Pictures’ Gary Glassman revealed the production story of Season 1 in our detailed Case Study. Read: The Development History of NATIVE AMERICA, a $3-4 million Signature PBS Series (October, 2018) Listen to Gary’s account of the …

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Green Screen International Wildlife Film Festival: Dan Salerno Reports from Germany

2023 September 22 / Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Distribution, Green Screen, Public Television

For five days in September, the Green Screen International Wildlife Film Festival takes over the small fishing village of Eckernförde, Germany, inviting filmmakers, industry professionals, and wildlife-loving audiences from across the region. Industry veteran Dan Salerno attended on behalf of Documentary Business, and shares his takeaways. by Dan Salerno With no physical movie theaters, Eckernförde transforms its …

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Scandi Prison Reform Comes to Chester, Pennsylvania. A $600k Nordic Coproduction Case Study

2023 May 16 / Case Study, Documentary Production, Documentary TV, Public Television

More than 100 million Americans, myself included, share the harrowing experience of being involved with a family member caught up in the nation’s notorious prison system. American jails rely heavily on punishment versus rehabilitation. But there are stories of hope. Swedish filmmakers Tomas Lindh and John Stark just premiered on SVT their absorbing series that …

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Star Chasers of Senegal: Terra Mater Studios / NOVA Fast-track Copro Premieres February 8

2023 February 3 / Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Panels, Public Television, Terra Mater Studios, Webinars

Star Chasers of Senegal premieres on PBS next Wednesday, February 8. Our inspiring Case Study reveals in great detail how indie producer / director Ruth Berry overcame the odds to forge a successful Terra Mater Studios / NOVA coproduction. Read the Case Study here. Our MIPCOM 2022 Coproduction panel video features TMS’s Sabine Holzer with …

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Resilience Rules at World Congress of Science & Factual Producers, 2022. Impressions by Indie Producer Ruth Berry

2022 December 8 / Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Documentary Production, MIPCOM Case Study, Public Television, Terra Mater Studios, True Crime, UK, Workshops

By Ruth Berry Six hundred eighty-four producers, broadcasters and content makers filled the cavernous (but warm) hall of Glasgow’s Scottish Events Campus for the 30th anniversary of WCSFP hosted by BBC Studios Scotland. Over 30% of the delegates were newcomers. It was always going to be special. After a three-year hiatus, contact was craved, masks …

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STAR CHASERS OF SENEGAL: Indie Producer’s Terra Mater Studios / NOVA Copro. A MIPCOM Case Study

2022 November 23 / Africa, Case Study, Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Distribution, Documentary Budget, Funding a Documentary, Inclusivity, Interviews, MIPCOM Case Study, Network Profile, Panels, Public Television, Sunny Side of the Doc, Terra Mater Studios, Webinars

Independent producer / director Ruth Berry creates for Terra Mater Studios and PBS’s NOVA series, a fast-track special that navigates the many cultural challenges to successful field production in Africa while revealing that space exploration is for everyone – not just for the wealthiest countries. Watch our MIPCOM 2022 Coproduction Case Study panel video here. …

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NEW!! How to Reach 260 Documentary Decision Makers by Sunny Side of the Doc

2022 October 25 / Conferences & Markets, Distribution, Documentary Production, Network Profile, Pitching, Public Television, Sunny Side of the Doc

Our unique Sunny Side Decision Makers Guide provides information about buyers that producers need to know now! Which channels worldwide buy documentaries, specials and series? Who are the key decision-makers? What are they looking for? How you can reach them! Buy and download now! Price: $99.95 The Sunny Side Decision Makers Guide features: 260 buyers …

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