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Tuesday, June 29
12:00pm - 12:45pm

Booming doc market: what’s next for high-end factual features and limited series?

Tuesday, June 29
12:00pm - 12:45pm

Booming doc market: what’s next for high-end factual features and limited series?

Feature docs' and high-end limited doc series have moved out of the sidelines and into the mainstream in recent years, with streamers and broadcasters battling to be the home of top titles that will ignite cultural conversations. Hear from some of the industry’s top commissioners, producers and directors about how the influx of money and celebrity into the sector is impacting the business and the end product that makes it to the screen.


Featuring:


Michael Kot

Founder

Saloon Media

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Howard Swartz

EVP Development

Discovery Channel

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Tanya Talaga

Journalist and Filmmaker

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Ellen Windemuth

CEO

WaterBear Network

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Moderating:


Barry Walsh

Editor-in-Chief & Content Director

Realscreen Magazine

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