In collaboration with Variety
An in-depth exploration of international distribution and sales trends, gathering some of the most exciting and important players in the field.
The ‘Golden Age of Documentary’ seems to have waned; it seems more difficult to find winning strategies in documentary land now. Professionals delve into the (im)possibilities of getting your documentary out there and seen by as many people as possible. What works and what doesn’t?
Be inspired by some of the most experienced authorities on documentary distribution.
Following the opening keynote on the importance of theatrical release, international sales and distribution by Elissa Federoff (NEON), Sudu Connexion and Media Arts company Cinema Tropical will present their strategies for releasing successful films in an ever-changing industry. Followed by a full case study from Autlook Film Sales on the multi-territory release of Sundance-winning title Smoke Sauna Sisterhood (dir. Anna Hints).
Keynote: Elissa Federoff (NEON)
Speakers: Claire Diao (Sudu Connexion), Carlos Gutierrez (Cinema Tropical), Salma Abdalla (Autlook Film Sales), Graham Fulton (Conic) and Artur Liebhart (Against Gravity).
Moderator: Leo Barraclough (Variety)