Working with PBS
THU, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 @ 1:00PM–2:30PM PT
Virtual
Helping Independent Filmmakers Navigate the PBS System
Cost: Free for Filmmakers Collaborative SF members. Sliding scale ($0-$25) for non-members.
CO-PRESENTED BY FILMMAKERS COLLABORATIVE SF AND RE-PRESENT MEDIA
There are many ways independent filmmakers can work with PBS to get their film broadcast. This is a practical workshop covering:
- Working with local stations.
- Evaluating opportunities for independent films through multiple channels.
- Acquisition opportunities with Common Carriage and existing series.
- Co-production opportunities with organizations that program on PBS.
- Working with aggregators such as National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), American Public Television (APT), and PBS Plus.
- Develop strategies to pitch and secure sponsors when possible.
- How to help facilitate a successful carriage of your program on PBS.
- How to get metrics on your PBS carriage.
Facilitated by Jennifer Crystal Chien and Kevin White, with special guests filmmaker Stephen Talbot (who has had films on PBS American Experience, Frontline, and Independent Lens) and former Vice President of Program Management at PBS, Donald Thoms (POV, Independent Lens, and VOCES).