WEBINAR: DIY Distribution & The Power of Collective Wisdom
Distribution is changing. Hosted by Sundance award-winning documentary filmmaker Jesse Erika Epstein, in this webinar we will learn what today’s filmmakers can take from New Day Films’ DIY roots in an effort understand self-distribution.
RECORDED: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Presenting a WEBINAR on Distribution with award-winning independent filmmaker Kathryn Dietz. This will be the first in a three-part series, covering a subject that can be overwhelming to many filmmakers — and crucial to understand, if you want your films to be seen, and make money!
Kathryn will talk us through how film distribution works, which markets to consider, how to be eligible for these markets, and much more. In subsequent weeks we will dig down on self-distribution, and how to work with distributors. .
RECORDED: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Presenting a WEBINAR on Film Festival Strategizing with Marga Varea of Twin Seas Media. So many film festivals, so little time and money to spend submitting to them! How can you determine which event might be the best fit for your project? How likely is it that they will lead to a distribution deal for my film? These questions and more are answered here.
RECORDED: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Presenting a WEBINAR on Visual Effects for Independent Filmmakers with Jimi Simmons. Filmmakers often use visual effects to enhance a story by bringing to life believable characters, worlds, and stunts. How can we do that on time and on budget as an independent filmmaker?
Jimi will present VFX techniques demonstrated in today’s most popular software tools as well as draw from his years of experience working on films such as RISING SUN, SPAWN and DECEPTION.
RECORDED: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Presenting a WEBINAR on Sound Recording with Ian Black and Steve Drown.
Ian’s career started as a guitar player/songwriter from a young age and he has been composing, performing, recording and producing music ever since.
Steve has been an independent recording engineer for the last 21 years and a professional musician for nearly 30.
RECORDED: Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Presenting a WEBINAR on Lighting for Documentaries with Nikki Bramley, a cinematographer based in Boston. Her work ranges from independent documentaries to high-end commercial projects.
RECORDED: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Presenting a WEBINAR on NEH Proposal Writing with Kathryn Dietz, a writer, producer and director who has written or co-written 15 successful NEH proposals, which together have brought in nearly 7 million in grant funding.
RECORDED: Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Presenting a WEBINAR working with Editors Recorded: Wednesday, April 7, 2021
with Peter Rhodes, documentary film and video editor.
Presenting a WEBINAR with the Film Festival Alliance Recorded: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
with Executive Director Lela Meadow-Conner, Associate Director Barbara Twist and Director of Communications Gray Rodriquez.
Presenting a WEBINAR on AN INTRODUCTION TO GRANT WRITING with Juliana Field
Recorded: Monday, July 27, 2020
