Name: DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING SEMINAR
Start: 2024-10-06T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Sky Room Café

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING SEMINAR

Sky Room Café Sat, Jul 29, 2023 10:00 AM

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Sky Room Café Sun, Oct 6, 2024 10:00 AM

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DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING SEMINAR

Sunday October 6th / 10am-1pm

How to Get Your Documentary Made and Distributed

with Filmmaker Steven Taub
$45 Public | $35 Members

Join Emmy-nominated Filmmaker Steven Taub for an in-depth exploration of the crucial steps to get your documentary film made and seen. The seminar will cover Writing, Directing, Producing, Lighting, Camera, etc. As well as the essential behind the scenes politics of making connections, networking, pilots, sizzle reels and finances. Mindset and programming decisions by networks and Executives will also be discussed. Among the topics covered will be… Pre-Production Planning / Writing an effective treatment / Getting non-profit status - 501C3 / Raising Funds / Foundations - how they work / Interviewing techniques and tips / Great organizations for independent Producers to join / Budget Planning & Production Planning / Releases from participants / Licensing & legal rights / How to get celebrities to participate in your project / Understanding the PBS market and other broadcasting outlets / Selling your show / Film Festivals / Creating effective bullet sheet & cover letter / Publicity / Designing your DVD-Blu-ray sleeve / Distribution.

Audience participation is welcomed and important. This an interactive experience.

Steven Taub is an Emmy nominated Producer/Director and winner of the Long Island Film Festival. His Emmy nomination was for "Laugh a Day" which aired on PBS stations from coast to coast (including WNET13 New York and KCET Los Angeles). Steven has hosted more than 100 workshops and screenings on various film media subjects. Documentary filmmaking is his primary area of expertise. He has been an Adjunct Professor at Five Towns College and recently he taught at The Long High School for Performing Arts. Steven also served on the Suffolk Film Commission for more than ten years. His ability to communicate in a manner that fosters understanding will further your capabilities whatever your background is that of a neophyte or an experienced filmmaker. Making it fun and interactive are important elements to his presentation. This seminar is wonderful for documentary filmmakers and to those who simply want to understand this growing genre because of their passion. 'Passion being the key ingredient'

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