68 How to Make a Documentary: Distribution

Morgan Paar

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You found a compelling story that the world needs to know about; you gathered up enough money to get the documentary through preproduction, shooting and post-production and your family and friends loved it. Now put your finished doc in your closet and go watch TV. NO! You’re not done yet.

Distribution is something that you should have been thinking about since pre-production; not only thinking about but also including in your planning and budgeting. Every filmmaker should know from the beginning what is most important to them in regards to their product. Are you hoping to be ...

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