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. 

Panelists for this session will include Academy-Award nominated directors Geeta Gandbhir (The Perfect Neighbor), Ryan White (Come See Me in the Good Light), and R. J. Cutler (The War Room), as well as WME Senior Partner Maggie Pisacane. 

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