Learn from an Emmy-nominated producer who premiered at Tribeca Film Festival!

It’s no secret that documentary films have never been more popular or in demand. The acceptance of the public toward documentary features and docuseries, plus the plethora of distribution channels has made documentary filmmaking a hotbed around the world.

Putting a documentary together can be daunting. Usually, things change drastically from concept to completion. You never know when a new discovery or something said in an interview can take you in a different direction. This is not something that should be feared. It should be exciting. In fact, the whole process should be enjoyable!

But there are other factors to think about as well as you begin your documentary filmmaking journey. Who is your audience and how do you attract them while you’re making your film. What is your budget and how do you assure you stay on track? What legal factors do I need to consider? What is my strategy for selling the film and how should I best approach this aspect? 

Betsy Schechter is an Emmy nominated producer and President at Storyville Entertainment. Betsy has created and produced both scripted and non-scripted programming for major networks and digital outlets including CBS, NBC, ABC, A&E, ANIMAL PLANET, DISCOVERY ID, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, HISTORY, OWN, VH1 and MTV. 

But! Betsy has also made mistakes along the way and she wants to prevent you from doing the same.

In this exclusive on demand webinar, Betsy will teach you 10 crucial steps to making a successful documentary.

Praise for Betsy:

"Bravo Betsy! Such an eloquent speaker filled with so much information. Thank you!" - Shanon R.

"Very well organized and presented. You can tell Betsy really knows her stuff and really cares to help other docu folks navigate this area of the industry. Thank you Betsy." - Mike P.

• What you need to know before you start shooting
• Understanding what you need to look out for in your documentary budget (hint: there are surprises you may not expect)
• What to do to prepare to go into production
• Understanding legal - what you need to do and when you need to do it
• Strategies to help sell your film that you need to know from the beginning
• The importance of  social media and how to use it
• Understanding marketing and distribution and why thinking outside of the box can help you
• How to build partnerships and collaborations for success
• How to engage with the relevant community for your film
• How to sustain interest and longevity
• Q&A with Betsy

Filmmakers and producers who are working in, or have a desire to work in, the documentary and docuseries arena