Webinars Archives - Documentary Business

Docsville Webinar: Meet the team creating the streaming home for indie documentaries

2023 September 29 / Commissioning Process, Distribution, Docsville, VOD, Webinars

Docsville is the new streaming destination for independent, thought-provoking and inspiring global documentary films. Its curated offering spans the climate crisis to racism & inequality, true crime and inspiring personal stories. We recently grabbed the opportunity to speak with the Docsville team: James Ross, CEO of Lightning International Mark Froude, General Manager of Docsville Lawrence …

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Nat Geo & Disney+: How They Balance Programming Strategies. A Pact Webinar

2023 September 20 / Commissioning Process, Disney +, Network Profile, PACT, VOD, Webinars

Nat Geo is a legendary brand for documentary filmmakers and viewers. But how is the Nat Geo channel evolving, now that it belongs to the Disney family and is a subsidiary brand to Disney+? Veteran programming executive Dan Salerno answers this question and more in our most recent webinar. Latest: Nat Geo Wild Loses Subscribers Following …

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LIVE Webinar: Sales Agents & Distributors. Launching a Successful Partnership. Thursday, September 14

2023 September 12 / Distribution, Netflix, Webinars, Windrose

Do you want to expand the global reach (and revenues) of your documentary? Join me for a LIVE Q&A with expert distributor Pauline Mazenod, this Thursday, September 14 @ 12 p.m. EST. Pauline is the Head of Acquisitions and Sales for Windrose Distribution, a boutique French distributor of documentaries, animation series, fiction series and performances. …

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AI for Documentary Filmmakers: Rapid Advances in the Spotlight. My Webinar with Philip Shane

2023 August 10 / Artificial Inteligence, Documentary Production, PACT, Webinars

Veteran Sundance award-winning filmmaker and AI expert Philip Shane highlights recent advances in CHATGPT’s capabilities and how they are contributing to the documentary production process. His message: “Learn about AI! Your knowledge is essential to grappling with the issues of today.” Watch here (15 min) Timecode 1:00 ChatGPT’s new text-upload and analysis feature, “Code Interpreter.” 3:00 Exploring ChatGPT’s refined …

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WB Discovery’s ID Network Orders Originals. Pact Webinar with Dan Salerno

2023 July 13 / Commissioning Process, Network Profile, PACT, Unscripted TV, Webinars

Warner Brothers’ ID: Investigation Discovery network is actively ordering new originals. While many legacy channels are cutting back on their commissions, ID‘s strategy is relatively unchanged in the streaming era. What is ID buying? Veteran programming executive Dan Salerno, answers this question and more in our latest webinar. This is episode #7 in a series on …

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Reelz Explodes into the Top-Tier of U.S. Networks. How They Did It! A Pact Webinar

2023 June 26 / Commissioning Process, PACT, Peacock, Reality Television, True Crime, Unscripted TV, Webinars

Reelz is currently the most-watched U.S. entertainment network on Fridays and Saturdays. It has not just grown, but exploded into a top-tier service — and in a matter of weeks! Veteran programming executive and respected senior consultant Dan Salerno continues his unique, deeply-researched strategic analysis of U.S. network schedules. How does the success of On …

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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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AI for Documentary Filmmakers: Enhancing Storytelling & Workflow. A Pact Webinar with Philip Shane

2023 May 8 / Artificial Inteligence, Documentary Production, PACT, Webinars

AI – Artificial Intelligence – was a hot topic for producers attending the recent MIPDOC / MIPTV market in Cannes. I’m technophobic, and I sense among my colleagues this fear that AI programs like ChatGPT are going to eliminate jobs in content production just like the Internet and desktop publishing decimated print journalism. Here to …

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