Sundance Institute's Story Forum: Exploring Art and Innovation is a space to learn, collaborate, and join the conversation; inviting thoughtful dialogue about the artist-first tools and technologies supporting visual storytelling today.


Sara Bernstein, President of Imagine Documentaries, hosts a conversation about the big question facing docs right now: Where's it all going? Bernstein has produced many Sundance-premiered documentaries, including Rebuilding Paradise, Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, Frida, and most recently, the Grammy-nominated Music By John Williams and Emmy-winning Jim Henson: Idea Man. Joined by esteemed industry panelists, Bernstein leads a straight-talk chat about what’s actually happening in the documentary business today. What are buyers really looking for? How do bold creative ideas and commercial goals meet? And what new paths are filmmakers taking to get projects financed, sold, and in front of audiences? Expect honest insights, market reality, and a look at what’s next. 


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Sara Bernstein is an award winning producer, leading the development and production of premium documentary feature films and series for Imagine Documentaries. Recent credits include the 5-time Emmy Award-winning JIM HENSON IDEA MAN, Critics’ Choice Award-winning and Grammy nominated MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS, Emmy-nominated JUDY BLUME FOREVER and WE FEED PEOPLE, Emmy winning FRIDA, BARBARA WALTERS: TELL ME EVERYTHING, THE SUPER MODELS, EARNHARDT and DOWNFALL: THE CASE AGAINST BOEING. more...

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