Workshops 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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MIPDOC 2023: The 25th International Documentary & Factual Co-Production Market

2023 March 29 / Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Workshops

MIPDOC will expand its footprint during the 60th MIPTV, creating a world-class international screenings summit for over 500 buyers, along with: MIPDOC Super Sunday features the exclusive new screenings event CANNESERIES Documentary Selections MIPDOC International Buyers screenings Informative panels that reveal trends and opportunities And room for conversation and deal-making in the spacious MIPDOC & …

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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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Netflix & the Streamers. What do they want? What they pay! My Show & Tell Webinar with Keith Ochwat. September 15, 1pm/PT

2022 September 8 / Commissioning Process, discovery+, Disney +, Netflix, Peacock, Webinars, Workshops

How do you figure out what the streamers want? The volatility of the streaming ecosystem is hard to navigate. What was true a year ago has changed. You need to know how your film fits within the ever-evolving streaming world. WEBINAR I will be joining distribution expert, Show&Tell’s Keith Ochwat next Thursday for a special …

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CuriosityStream Strategy. 3,000 Titles: What do they want? Meet Jorge Franzini. (Video + Notes)

2020 July 27 / 'Sweet Spots', Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Documentary Production, Documentary TV, Interviews, Network Profile, Sunny Side of the Doc, Unscripted TV, Webinars, Workshops

CuriosityStream is the highly regarded streamer dedicated to traditional factual programs, and launched by Discovery founder John Hendricks: What is CuriosityStream‘s unscripted strategy? What do they want? What are examples of recent hits? For a Sunny Side Meet the Executive session, Jorge Franzini shared CuriosityStream’s vision and programming priorities. Watch our informative and exclusive Sunny …

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France Télévisions’ Documentary Strategy for 1,900 hours: An interview with Catherine Alvaresse for Sunny Side. Watch the video!

2020 July 24 / 'Sweet Spots', Archive, Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Documentary Production, Documentary TV, Interviews, Network Profile, Sunny Side of the Doc, Unscripted TV, Webinars, Women and Film, Workshops

France Télévisions is France’s multi-channel public broadcaster, buying 1,900 hours of documentaries / year. For a Sunny Side Meet the Executive presentation, Catherine Alvaresse shared France Télévisions’ vision. Watch my informative and exclusive conversation with Catherine Alvaresse: FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS: CATHERINE ALVARESSE Recorded June 15, 2020 Overview What is the big picture for France Télévisions? Describe …

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What producers need to know about the virtual film festivals and online markets. A podcast with Peter Broderick

2020 July 4 / Commissioning Process, Conferences & Markets, Internet Economy, Panels, Pitching, Podcast, Producers' Tool Kit, Public Television, Ratings, Sunny Side of the Doc, Theatrical Documentary, VOD, Webinars, Workshops

Virtual documentary festivals and markets are here to stay! Online offerings won’t replace LIVE events after Covid. But virtual formats and features will enrich live programs and can dramatically extend their reach. Two Different Documentary Events: Distribution consultant Peter Broderick has written the definitive special report on CPH:DOX, the Copenhagen-based documentary festival. I helped with …

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Sunny Side of the Doc 2020: The Connected Edition. A Podcast with Strategy Director Mathieu Béjot

2020 April 22 / Conferences & Markets, Digital Video, Distribution, Documentary Production, Netflix, Panels, Pitching, Podcast, Public Television, Streaming Video, Sunny Side of the Doc, Theatrical Documentary, UK, Uncategorized, Workshops

SUNNY SIDE OF THE DOC is France’s great international documentary market. My guest is MATHIEU BÉJOT, Sunny Side’s strategy director, who is locked down and safe in Paris. Sunny Side 2020 is branded “The Connected Edition” to capture the many layers of digital Content, Trend-spotting and Networking that delegates will experience from June 22-25. Podcast …

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