Desktop Documentaries

Documentary Case Studies

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Detailed behind-the-scenes analysis of 50 award-winning documentaries including budgets, specific funders and distribution strategies. An invaluable and must-have resource!

Netflix Pitch Checklist

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[Digital Download] A free PDF resource to help filmmakers successfully pitch a documentary or doc series to Netflix & the streamers.

Documentary Budget Cash Flow Worksheet

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A free template and tutorial to help you budget your film's cash flow.

Documentary Starter Kit Mini-Course

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A FREE 3-Part Mini-Course to help you launch your documentary!

Sales Agent Database

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250+ listings of sales agents, film buyers and distribution companies.

Documentary Budgeting Masterclass

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Learn how to create professional and accurate budgets that WIN funding.

Documentary Budget Sample Pack

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Three (3) real-world documentary budget samples: $20,000, $300,000 and $545,000 budgets. Includes video tutorial walk-through of each budget!

Documentary Budget Template Pack

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A Pack of (2) two Documentary Budget Templates + 44-minutes of step-by-step video tutorials. Includes Excel + PDF formats covering a range of projects & budgets.

The 2025 Documentary Going Rates Table

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2025 Going Rates Table/Pricing Guide + Video Tutorial: A fully updated budgeting chart to help you estimate costs for your documentary project. [Instructor: Jilann Spitzmiller]

Documentary Legal Forms and Contracts [Post-Production]

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(Attorney-Certified) Post-Production Legal Forms: Voice Talent Agreement, Music Master Use License, Music Sync License, Music Composer Agreements (2) and 3rd Party Content License.

Documentary Legal Forms and Contracts [Starter Pack]

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(Attorney-Certified) Essential Legal Forms: Talent Release, Location Release, Materials Release, Group Release, Background Release, Poster-Style Release, Crew Deal Memo and Life Rights Release.

How To Generate Documentary Ideas

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On-Demand Class: Learn step by step how to generate winning documentary ideas for top streamers and channels. Includes pitch deck sample, idea worksheet,...

Funding Essentials For Your Documentary

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Pitch for funding! Get a step-by-step cash-winning roadmap for your documentary. Includes fundraising letter templates, workbooks and much more!