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Docsville: 3 Months Free!! The streaming home for indie docs. Subscribe Now and Save!

2023 November 28 / Distribution, Docsville, Documentary Production, Interviews, Streaming Video, Theatrical Documentary, Uncategorized

Docsville is the true streaming destination for documentary viewers worldwide. They are now inviting YOU to join this innovative streaming community for independent, thought-provoking and inspiring documentary films! For a limited time, Documentary Business readers can now enjoy a free 3-month subscription to Docsville where you can access all of their compelling documentary content from …

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Netflix Dominates the Streamers: The Comparative Audience Makes a Big Statement

2023 November 3 / discovery+, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Peacock, Streaming Video, Unscripted TV

Netflix dominates its streaming competition. Spell that D-O-M-I-N-A-T-E-S! My survey of the audience for US streamers in 3Q’23 focused on the Top 2 Documentary and Reality programs for eight platforms. The chart tells the story: Legend The blue bar represents the US audience in thousands for the highest-rated unscripted program for each streamer in August …

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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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Docsville: The Streaming Home for Amazing Indie Documentaries

2023 September 12 / Docsville, Documentary Production, Documentary TV, Streaming Video

Docsville is the real streaming destination for independent, thought-provoking and inspiring global documentary films. Docsville is designed for viewers who are looking to better understand our world and the key challenges of our time. Its curated offering spans the climate crisis to racism & inequality, true crime and inspiring personal stories. Docsville is your home …

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The Music Documentary Rocks: New bios on Donna Summer, Willy Nelson and more…

2023 September 11 / Amazon, Commissioning Process, Hulu, Music, Netflix, Streaming Video

Platforms and channels love to love the Music genre. Leading off with Willie Nelson & Family and Love to Love You, Donna Summer, Camran Shealy updates her January 2023 profiles with eight new commissions that feature musical celebrities and cultures. The Music Production Challenge at MIPCOM Sharing his best practices at my Meet the Expert session …

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The True Crime Boom: What’s Hot in 2023?

2023 August 29 / Commissioning Process, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Peacock, Streaming Video, True Crime

The True Crime genre boom continues. What kinds of stories do the streamers prefer? Who gets the greenlights? Does your project fit the market? With seventeen projects from Hulu, Netflix, Max, Showtime, Peacock and ID, we continue Camran Shealy‘s survey of the genre. Previous True Crime Posts Part 1 includes The Tinder Swindler. Part 2 …

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Juan Carlos I: Downfall of a King. Interview with Producer Christian Beetz

2023 May 24 / Case Study, Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Streaming Video, Sunny Side of the Doc, True Crime, Webinars

Christian Beetz reveals in this interview and in our detailed case study how Berlin-based Gebrueder Beetz developed, funded and delivered his €2.5 Mn, 4-part docu-series that sheds new light on the former King’s notorious personal life and dramatic abdication. Watch here (20 min) Read our Case Study Juan Carlos I: Money, Sex, Power and …

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Juan Carlos I: Money, Sex, Power and the Downfall of a King. Case Study of a €2.5 Mn Docu-series

2023 May 23 / Case Study, Conferences & Markets, MIPCOM Case Study, Streaming Video, True Crime

King Juan Carlos I was a Spanish hero. He was celebrated around the world for helping Spain transition from Franco-era fascism to a modern democracy. And then, a series of financial scandals and salacious allegations forced Juan Carlos to abdicate in 2014. Christian Beetz reveals how his 4-part documentary series sheds new light on the …

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