The Documentary Distribution Toolkit

Mapping out a diverse journey through documentary distribution, this book is a comprehensive global how-to reference guide providing insights into the landscape of documentary distribution; targeting the right audiences to expand the reach of your documentary; and building a sustainable career.

'Rachel Gordon provides a clear-eyed, straightforward roadmap to self-distribution to the filmmaker who seeks to shepherd their own film through its public life. Practical, candid, and full of real-life examples from filmmakers who have both found success and learned from their mistakes, this book should be an essential companion to any filmmaker anticipating the end of production and the beginning of their film's journey into the world.'Caitlin Boyle, Founder, Film Sprout 'The Documentary Distribution Toolkit is a must-read for filmmakers who want to distribute their films in the 21st century. If you want to learn about classic distribution avenues but also new and innovative ways to reach a broad audience and make some money this is the book for you.'Elena Dirstaru, documentary filmmaker

Autorentext

Rachel Gordon is a Harvard educated psychotherapist, owner of Humble Warrior Therapy, and practices Buddhist psychotherapy. You can find her at www.humblewarriortherapy.com and Instagram @humblewarriortherapy .

Inhalt

Foreword by Paul Lewis; Preface; Chapter 1: Prepare Yourself: Think Before You Shoot; Chapter 2: The Hard Work of Crowdfunding; Chapter 3: Documentary Organizations Worth Your Time and Money; Chapter 4: Now Available Online - How to Stream; Chapter 5: Creating Community - Partnerships With Purpose; Chapter 6: Educational Facilities and Academic Professional Development; Chapter 7: Public Broadcasters and the Specialty TV Ecosystem; Glossary; Acknowledgements