Tips from the Workshop
Every year at the Producers Workshop, public media veterans speak about the art, ethics, and skills of good storytelling. Highlights from some of the 2011 and 2013 sessions have been edited into these tips for filmmakers.
Editing and Post-Production
How do you hire the right editor? How should you use music? Recognize some of the personal, editorial, and technical problems—and solutions—that are part of the editing process.
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Digital Media
Filmmaking has moved beyond movie and television screens, into a world of digital platforms and online engagement. Explore ways to promote and start new projects through new media.
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Transparency in Journalism
Where do you draw your ethical line? How do you tell a story with complexity and empathy, and without a heavy-handed agenda? Learn how journalistic transparency can help you as a filmmaker.
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Marketing, Promotion, and Engagement
How do you identify the audience for your project? How do you make people aware of and interested in your work? Listen to how these media makers reach out and pull in engaged viewers.
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Fundraising
Fundraising and proposal-writing are part of the filmmaking process. How do you identify sponsors, and determine if they're right for your project?
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