From minimum wages to how to host a conversation after your film screening - documentary producers alliance put together ethics resource library to help fellow documentarians to navigate the path of making films. A fascinating free tool! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/documentary-producers-alliance-ethics-resource-library-1236262036/?utm_source=DOC+NYC&utm_campaign=ce8bbda7ed-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_17_07_49_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d83fd8be6c-ce8bbda7ed-270193496&mc_cid=ce8bbda7ed&mc_eid=0a12c9f805 https://www.docproducers.org/erl

VICE delves into all of the reasons why documentary popularity keeps on growing, including streamers, and people being nosy: https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-is-the-real-reason-why-documentaries-are-so-popular-now/?utm_source=DOC+NYC&utm_campaign=ce8bbda7ed-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_17_07_49_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d83fd8be6c-ce8bbda7ed-270193496&mc_cid=ce8bbda7ed&mc_eid=0a12c9f805

I am curious who would show up if I would host monthly group chats, to discuss documentaries, our projects and industry.

The documentary called Secret Mall Apartment is doing a very interesting path to self-distribution. Having premiered in SxSW last year, this year they are slowly doing theatrical, city by city, by themselves. I love this slow approach, - and looks like it pays off: they have built the buzz about the doc, and it's filling the seats in the theaters: as much as 800,000$ ! I love observing the new ways of distribution emerging, and filmmakers taking a lead to figure out how to connect with their audiences. Would you watch this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9OCYOD-e9s https://secretmallapartment.com/

Hello everyone! I'm Mel – excited to join this community of storytellers. I’m a documentary filmmaker passionate about music, culture, and history—and I’m thrilled to finally share my latest project with you all: 🎬 Let’s Funk Tonight: A Journey Through 80s Funk Music🕺 A non-profit deep dive into the groove, soul, and legacy of 80s funk. This film was my heart and soul for over a year and three months—a labor of love completed in 2024. It includes: - 25+ artists - 7 interviews across 2 continents - Music legends, rare archive material, and a celebration of the cultural impact of funk. 📍 It explores: - The roots of funk in California and the East Coast - The rise of Brit Funk and international crossover acts - Icons like The Whispers, D-Train, SKYY, Shalamar, Kool & The Gang, Earth Wind & Fire, and more - TV’s role in music history, with a special look at Soul Train 🎧 If you’re into music docs, retro storytelling, or experimenting with archival+interview-driven structure—I’d love your feedback. ➡️ Please check it out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcXXM6Ufx30📣 Leave a comment, ask me questions, or let me know what resonated with you.✨ I'm especially curious: Would you like to see a Part 2? Or a deeper dive into a specific funk subculture? Thanks for watching and supporting independent docs!#LetsFunkTonight #80sFunk #DocumentaryFilm #MusicDocs #FunkLivesOn