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Real Talk: Bridging the Gap with Amanda Groom

Amanda Groom, founder and CEO of The Bridge, joins ScreenMDM Talks to offer her takeaways on the key trends that emerged out of Sunny Side of the Doc, including the continued importance of co-productions and PSBs in commissioning high-end docs, the keys to navigating the quest for alternative funding sources,…

Real Talk: PBS Distribution’s Tracy Beckett Talks Doc Co-Pros

In time for Sunny Side of the Doc, ScreenMDM caught up with Tracy Beckett, commissioning editor for co-productions and acquisitions at PBS Distribution, about how the commercial arm of the U.S. pubcaster is approaching international collaborations. Tell us about the overall role co-pros play for PBS Distribution. Has this dynamic…

Real Talk: Co-Production & Innovation with Serial Maven’s Solange Attwood

From pursuing treaty co-production deals to securing the distribution rights to a curated slate of projects from third-party studios, Serial Maven Studios, led by CEO Solange Attwood, is exploring new models for development, financing, production, distribution, and monetization.

Real Talk: David Cornwall on Scorpion TV’s Indie Journey

David Cornwall, managing director of Scorpion TV, joined ScreenMDM Talks to weigh in on the landscape for independent doc distributors today.

Real Talk: The Off the Fence Rebirth with Bo Stehmeier

Last summer, during Sunny Side of the Doc, news broke of storied factual producer and distributor Off the Fence’s bankruptcy proceedings; a year later, the company, led by CEO Bo Stehmeier, is part of World Storytelling Media Group (WSMG), where it is driving new collaborations and taking a thoughtful approach…
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