Workshop: ‘Getting Your Documentary Made, Broadcasted, and Distributed’

Documentary filmmaking is having a resurgence and it’s now more accessible to a larger populous with the advent of technologies that make getting a film completed a doable goal. It's a far less expensive venture than ever.

There are fundamental need to know procedures, production tips, storytelling clarity, legalities, distribution understandings and so much more involved in the process of producing an effective and gripping documentary.

This ninety minute seminar-workshop ‘Getting Your Documentary made, Broadcasted, and Distributed’ reveals the many facets needed for either a neophyte or experienced documentary filmmaker. This seminar-workshop is also great for lovers of documentary filmmaking that simply want to understand more about the genre.

Film clips that will be shown were produced by Emmy nominated filmmaker Steven Taub and the process is dissected in a joyful and straight forward manner. It’s purposely and always a very interactive conversation.

Reserved Seating - $10.00 (plus Eventbrite fee) or General Admission - Free

Ample parking is available, free on weekends, in the Westbury Village lot directly across the street from the Westbury Arts building.

Westbury Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the governor and the New York State Legislature.

Info: -Pre Production Planning
-Writing an effective treatment
Getting non profit status - 501C3
Storytelling
Interviewing talent
Raising Funds
Foundations - how they work
Budget Planning/Production Planning
Releases from participants
Licensing/legal rights
How to get celebrities to participate in your project
Understanding the landscape of broadcast outlets
Selling your show
Film Festivals
Creating effective bullet sheet & cover letter
Publicity
Designing your promotional materials
Distribution

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Westbury Arts & The Islamic Center of Long Island