What we'll cover

What film markets and forums actually are, how they work, and why they can be valuable at different stages of your project

The opportunities they can open up, including funding, co-production partners, international sales, festival relationships and strategic connections

When to attend, which materials to prepare, and how to make the most of your time once you’re there

As always, plenty of time for your questions and contributions

Meet Our Experts

Jilann Spitzmiller and Hank Rogerson

Award-winning filmmaking partners and educators

Jilann Spitzmiller and Hank Rogerson are 2-time recipients of Sundance funding, 3-time recipients of ITVS funding, and have won grants and awards from a wide array of foundations and institutions, including the Soros Open Society Foundations.  They have premiered films at Sundance, SXSW, DOCNYC and Edinburgh, and are both past Sundance fellows and have been guest lecturers at places such as MIT Media Lab, NALIP, Doc Camp, USC, Dartmouth College and AFI DOCS. They are long-time instructors at Desktop Documentaries.

Take the Next Step Towards Funding Success

Join this session to gain invaluable insights, overcome funding challenges, and pave the way for your project's success.