The Documentary Distribution Toolkit: How to Get Out, Get Seen, and Get an Audience

ISBN-13: 9780367715458 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 178 str.

Rachel Gordon

Opis

Mapping out a diverse journey through documentary distribution, this book is a comprehensive global how-to reference guide providing insights into the landscape of documentary distribution; targeting the right audiences to expand the reach of your documentary; and building a sustainable career.

Spis treści

Foreword by Paul Lewis;  Preface;  Chapter 1: Prepare Yourself: Think Before You Shoot;  Chapter 2: The Hard Work of Crowdfunding;  Chapter 3: Documentary Organizations Worth Your Time and Money;  Chapter 4: Now Available Online – How to Stream;  Chapter 5: Creating Community – Partnerships With Purpose;  Chapter 6: Educational Facilities and Academic Professional Development;  Chapter 7: Public Broadcasters and the Specialty TV Ecosystem;  Glossary;  Acknowledgements

O autorze

Rachel Gordon has been working in documentary distribution for over 20 years. After working at the National Film Board of Canada, she collaborated with independent documentarians for several years and then did grassroots audience building for the International Monetary Fund. She has also worked as an independent filmmaker, directing and helping produce five short films screened at festivals across the United States and the United Kingdom. www.rachelgordonmedia.com