October 25, 2008
The Art of the Documentary Pitch Workshop
Saturday, October 25, 2008
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
New York
In Person
Diana Holtzberg, Vice President - Acquisitions, Project Development, Sales, USA Films Transit International; Lauren Lazin, Filmmaker and Executive Producer, MTV Networks; Cynthia Lopez, Vice President, American Documentary/P.O.V.; Tom Neff, CEO and Founder, The Documentary Channel; Molly Thompson, Programming Director, A&E IndieFilms; Susan Werbe, Executive Producer, History
How do you sell a documentary? In this workshop/competition, five emerging nonfiction filmmakers will pitch their ideas to a panel of distinguished documentary producers—and to you. The producers will give them feedback on their concept as well as their presentation skills—great lessons for all aspiring filmmaker. The winner will receive a $5,000 grant, sponsored by The Documentary Channel, to be used toward the completion of the pitched film. Panelists will also take questions from the audience about how a documentary idea grows from seed to fruition.
Read more about the five finalists.
Ticket Prices
Ticket prices include admission to The Paley Center and attendance at the question-and-answer panel discussion related to the events.
Individual events: $20, $15 Paley Center Members and Students with valid ID
Buy more and save with the PaleyDocFest Pass
Half-Festival Pass (4 Events): $60, $45 Paley Center Members and Students with valid ID (25% savings)
Full Festival Pass (8 Events): $110, $85 Paley Center Members and Students with valid ID (30% savings)
Youth Documentary Showcase included with Paley Center admission
The Art of the Documentary Pitch
$15; $10 Paley Center Members and Students
Ticket Policies
Events and speakers are subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. Four-ticket limit per person, per event. All seating is general admission; no reserved seating.
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