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n documentaries, the filmmaker’s attempt to remain “objective” is a noble though often challenging endeavor. When the story is seen mainly through the eyes of impassioned and victimized subjects, it can be near impossible to accomplish. How does one achieve a balanced perspective without jeopardizing the subject’s vulnerability? Join us in a candid discussion with our filmmakers as they reveal their considered approach to the myriad challenges of…
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Rapidly evolving market demands, sophisticated audience patterns and multiple viewing options now make it much harder to develop and sustain a TV series. And with the line between hit and miss ever so thin, the risks are enormous for the networks. Episodic creators will discuss: how to create multiple story lines that will sustain interest for the run of the series; how to retain creative integrity when receiving conflicting feedback from multiple…
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Our featured guest, Allen Coulter is one of the most prolific directors of critically acclaimed, cutting-edge episodic TV dramas: Boardwalk Empire, Luck, Nurse Jackie, Sons of Anarchy, Damages, Rome. Now that the networks have compressed production schedules resulting in series producers having already established characters, themes, style, and continuity, TV directors can focus solely on performance and illuminating the core intent of the scene.…
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Sizzle reels, casting tapes, pilots and demos… In an increasingly competitive marketplace for factual TV, producers have to prove their concepts visually. What are the key elements of a sizzle reel? How do you keep the costs down but deliver a reel that will sell your concept? What is the success ratio of pitching to selling with demo reels? Prolific and established producers with a growing list of innovative reality, lifestyle and documentary programming,…
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Despite the perennial “sky-is-falling” mentality, indie success stories abound. Featuring Ed Gass-Donnelly, Director, Small Town Murder Songs and Jason Eisener, Director, Hobo with a Shotgun. Moderated by Helen du Toit, Creative Director, The Film & TV Forum
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