2015 Speakeasy 3: Following the recent report by the Center for Media & Social Impact, filmmakers and funders discuss best practices for high-risk storytelling.

2015 Speakeasy 5: What’s the one thing you wish someone had told you about making a film? Seasoned directors share advice and past experiences.

2015 Speakeasy 4: Independent filmmakers who believe in the mission of public media discuss the future of documentaries on PBS.

2014 Speakeasy 2: Filmmakers share their approaches to bringing the (sometimes forgotten) past to life. Panelists: Shola Lynch, filmmaker (Free Angela and All Political Prisoners)…

2013 Speakeasy 3: Editors talk about their art and their approaches.

2013 Speakeasy 2: A response to Sean Farnel’s provocative article on independent film festivals in Indiewire.

2016 Speakeasy 5: In this conversation around the 2016 Thematic Program, filmmakers reflect on the inherent drama of documenting the electoral process. Chris Hegedus, Unlocking…

2015 Speakeasy 2: Filmmakers discuss building trust, being present for challenging moments, and developing empathy without condescension.

2014 Speakeasy 1: Less can, in fact, be more: an examination of short form documentary films. Panelists: Brian McGinn, filmmaker (The Record Breaker) Steven Bognar,…

2014 Speakeasy 6: Funding specialists open up about how the money flows, from DIY to foundation support—who gets backing, and why. Panelists: Lisa Kleiner Chanoff,…

2016 Speakeasy 6: Directors who blur the lines between art and artifice open up about their approaches and the constructions inherent in documentary work. Robert…

2014 Speakeasy 5: Top programming executives discuss how broadcasting companies are changing the landscape of documentary. Panelists: Cynthia Kane, Al Jazeera America Cynthia Lopez, POV…

2013 Speakeasy 5: The truth can be tricky: Thoughts on Amir Bar-Lev’s Thematic Program.

2015 Speakeasy 6: How do regional festivals influence a film’s release strategy and commercial success? This conversation examines the circuit’s impact.

2016 Speakeasy 3: Filmmakers weigh in on the challenges women face in the documentary industry, from gender bias to funding access. Rachel Boynton, Our Brand…

2015 Speakeasy 1: When the lines between right and wrong are blurred, how do filmmakers portray provocative content ethically and accurately?

2016 Speakeasy 2: Distributors discuss methods, both new and traditional, to build audiences for documentary films. Jake Craven, President / Gathr Films Danielle McCarthy-Boles, Director…

2013 Speakeasy 5: On explicit footage: How do filmmakers choose what, and what not, to show?