Petite Colombière 1
April 7, 2025
16:30
Explore the essential strategies, challenges and opportunities in financing and distributing non-fiction films across North America, from securing funding, finding distribution partners and navigating the complexities of this massive market.
This session delves into the intricate world of non-fiction film financing and distribution in North America, offering a comprehensive overview of the processes that drive the film industry in the US and Canada. Attendees will learn about the various sources of film funding, from traditional investors to alternative programs, platforms and partners, and discover the key players involved in distribution decisions. The discussion will be lead by Debra Zimmerman (Women Make Movies) and Robin Smith (Blue Ice Docs and the Whistler Film Festival) who will discuss the key elements of the North American distribution landscape while highlighting the current trends and pitfalls in this process.
Presented by SWISS FILMS
Speakers
Debra Zimmerman (Women Make Movies), Robin Smith (Blue Ice Docs)
April 7, 2025
16:30
Explore the essential strategies, challenges and opportunities in financing and distributing non-fiction films across North America, from securing funding, finding distribution partners and navigating the complexities of this massive market.
This session delves into the intricate world of non-fiction film financing and distribution in North America, offering a comprehensive overview of the processes that drive the film industry in the US and Canada. Attendees will learn about the various sources of film funding, from traditional investors to alternative programs, platforms and partners, and discover the key players involved in distribution decisions. The discussion will be lead by Debra Zimmerman (Women Make Movies) and Robin Smith (Blue Ice Docs and the Whistler Film Festival) who will discuss the key elements of the North American distribution landscape while highlighting the current trends and pitfalls in this process.
Presented by SWISS FILMS
Speakers
Debra Zimmerman (Women Make Movies), Robin Smith (Blue Ice Docs)