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PRODUCTION 101: Basics Of Making A Documentary
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Netflix 2022 Course Review | "Kept Me Hooked"
"The course was super informative, really interesting, full of all those resources we all need to understand the workings of the Netflix "black box". It kept me hooked just like Netflix does!" - Minna Dufton/Raggari Films
10 Camera Movements On A Budget (Filmmaking Hacks)
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How does an independent filmmaker get their movie on Netflix?
Filmmaker Question: "Hi there, I'm trying to figure out how to get my documentary movie on Netflix. Is there some kind of process to submit my film? Any guidance? Thanks!"
Hi Janice. This is actually a very common question with indie filmmakers....
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POND5 and Desktop Documentaries Join Forces To Support Your Filmmaking
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Documentary Distribution A to Z Course Review | "Very timely and important"
"Packed with very timely and important information that would have taken me months to find out on my own. Thank you for putting this all in one place! Very well organized with great information, especially new filmmakers. I would recommend this course as I learned a great deal and had fun during the process." - Christopher Werner/Documentary Filmmaker
UPDATED! CASE STUDIES: 50 Documentary, Unscripted & Reality Series Projects + New PBS Wildlife Documentary Case Study Just Added!
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