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Checkpoints: Independent Film’s Gatekeeper Problem by Anthony Kaufman
We Need Black Filmmakers to Tell the Story of 2020 by Stanley Nelson
Tiger Woods Series Is a Flashpoint for Decolonizing Docs by Tambay Obenson
Who Is Telling Whose Story, To Whom, and Why? by Lisa Valencia-Svensson (Video)
Who Is Telling Whose Story, To Whom, and Why? by Lisa Valencia-Svensson (Article)
A Reckoning by Sonya Childress
DPA Anti-Racist & Structural Equality Resource Guide
Resource guide to help all producers and content creators better understand the responsibilities we share, internalize the importance of this work, and highlight the reasons, benefits and pathways to creating an inclusive and decolonized documentary ecosystem.
How to Make a Web Series: A Filmmaker’s Guide in 4 Steps
30+ Films You Need to Watch About Race in America
DCTV's BLACK LIVES MATTER: Updates + Resources
Dropbox Digital Care Package: Sundance Institute
We've teamed up with @Dropbox to create a filmmaker #carepackage, including video, podcast, and blog binge lists, plus #SundanceCollab learning resources. Enjoy it yourself or send it along to a filmmaker in your life.
Independent Documentary Filming in the Time of Corona
The Climate Story Lab Toolbox
Adobe Live Videos
How to Write a Screenplay During Quarantine [FREE 100-page eBook]
Artist Relief's Resources, Information, and Tips to Help Artists During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Creative Capital's List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
ScreenCraft's Top 10 TED Talks on Storytelling and Filmmaking
Easterseals COVID-19 Resources for Parents and People with Disabilities
Backstage Digital Seminars: The Slate
Backstage COVID-19 Resources for Actors, Creators + Performing Artists
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief: Collective Care Mutual Aid Guide
Kickstarter: Resources for Artists in the Covid-19 Crisis
Here’s How to Shoot a Sci-Fi Film on a Low Budget
Teemu Nikki, the director and co-writer of “Lovemilla,” a Finnish science-fiction-fantasy-comedy-musical, shares how he and his team created a sci-fi film on a shoe string budget.
Musicbed: Interview with Jim Cummings
Director/Actor/Producer Jim Cummings, talks about the persistence and tenacity it takes to make ambitious, personal films.
One Hundred Different Ways to Get Your Film Funded
Industry professional share advice on the numerous ways to get your film funded.
Panel: Artists In a Time of Global Pandemic (ASL & Captioned)
Authority Collective: COVID-19 Mutual Aid and Resources
National Performance Network : COVID-19 Resources for Artists, Organizations and Communities
Humanity in times of COVID-19: How to help each other properly
88 Ways to Not Freak the F*ck Out During Isolation
She Shreds: Supporting Musicians and Live Professionals During COVID-19
COVID-19 | Resources and Updates from NYFA
Artist Trust: Growing List of Resources in Response to COVID-19
Americans for the Arts: Covid 19 Resource and Response Center
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
Creative Capital: List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Film Festival Alliance: Virtual Roundtables For Festival Professionals during COVID-19
Art House Convergence: COVID-19 Preparedness Practices and Resources
Dear Producer: Producers In Front of the Camera, Megan Gilbride
Megan Gilbride stresses the importance of thinking about audience first, even during the early stages of development.
A Complete Guide to Documentary Filmmaking
A step by step guide on what it takes to create a documentary film from start to finish.
Breaking and Entering, Part One: How to Shoot Down Self-Doubt and Pay the Rent While Making It in the Film Industry
Big picture advice on how to persevere and make it in the indie film industry.
How the Creators of “The North Pole” Built Audiences Online and In Theaters for Their Oakland Web Series
NORTH POLE Creators Talk About Their Experience Building an Audience Online
The 10 Best Filmmaking Books to Read in 2020
Whether you're new to filmmaking or a seasoned pro, here are 10 must-reads for 2020.
7 Ways to Crack the Code of TV Writing
At Sundance, acclaimed TV and feature film writers, featuring writers of 'Transparent,' 'Six Feet Under,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' and more, share essential tips for episodic writing.
How To Create a Successful Branded Content Campaign
Studiobinder explains the origin of branded content and shares tips on how to create captivating campaigns.
Christina Choe on What It Takes to Make a Movie
Christina Choe is a versatile filmmaker, traversing the lines between fiction and non-fiction. In this piece by Creative Independent, Christina highlights what it took to make her feature film Nancy.