2007 FAQs
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY CONFERENCE
June 13–16, 2007
More information: Conference@SILVERDOCS.com
SILVERDOCS is a must-attend event for film buffs and for both veteran and novice documentary filmmakers.
Purchase a Platinum, Sterling, Industry or Day Pass and get access to films, Conference programs and Screening Library! Click here to browse Pass Types and Benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are Silver Sessions and how do I sign up?
- What are US PUBLIC TELEVISION: A HANDS-ON GUIDE and FUNDRAISING BLUEPRINT: DESIGNING A STRATEGY THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT? And how do I sign up?
- How do I reserve Festival Screening tickets in advance?
- I purchased a pass. Where do I pick up my registration materials and badge?
- Networking opportunities?
- How do I reach the Conference staff?
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Conference FAQ’s
1. What are Silver Sessions and how do I sign up?
Silver Sessions are small group meetings with international development, programming and acquisition executives; program officers from the NEH, NEA and NSF; theatrical, DVD and international broadcast distributors; marketing and PR consultants; producers representatives; legal advisors and industry leaders. Attendance is limited to 15 participants. Once your registration is confirmed, you will be sent an e-mail explaining how to go about signing up for Silver Sessions. Industry Pass holders may sign up for six Silver Sessions in advance and Conference Day Pass holders may sign up for two in advance, subject to availability. Registered Conference attendees may sign up on-site for additional Silver Sessions on a first-come, first-served basis depending on availability. Platinum Package and Sterling Access Pass holders have priority access. Please note: The full list of Silver Sessions may not be available on the website until after May 24.
2. What are US PUBLIC TELEVISION: A HANDS-ON GUIDE and FUNDRAISING BLUEPRINT: DESIGNING A STRATEGY THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT? And how do I sign up?
Both sessions are open to all registered participants.
US PUBLIC TELEVISION: A HANDS-ON GUIDE
Thursday, June 14 and Friday, June 15 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Join top executives from PBS, CPB, Independent Television Service-ITVS, Thirteen-WNET, WGBH, POV-American Documentary, WETA, American Public Television-APT, National Educational Telecommunications Association-NETA, Pacific Islanders in Communications, Latino Public Broadcasting, Native American Public Telecommunications, Center for Asian American Communications and National Black Programming Consortia for an insider’s look at Program Development and Funding, Distribution, Publicity and Outreach, Project Management and Deliverables, and collaborating with Local Public Television Stations.
All sessions are open to registered attendees. However, if you RSVP in advance for the event and agree to participate in a brief evaluation, you will receive special access and preferential seating with decision makers at the Networking Luncheon sponsored by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting on Thursday, June 14, and priority access to Silver Sessions presented by Public Television Executives.
Please RSVP to conference@SILVERDOCS.com if you would like to register for these two sessions and participate in a brief program evaluation. There is no additional fee.
WORKSHOP: YOUR FUNDRAISING BLUEPRINT: DESIGNING A STRATEGY THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT
with Debra Zimmerman, Executive Director, Women Make Movies
Sign up Required, Limited to 50 participants
Saturday, June 16 (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Don’t miss this nuts-and-bolts discussion on how to design your project’s fundraising approach from beginning to end—from traditional grant seeking from private and government foundations to appealing to individual donors through events and direct mail campaigns. Attendees will receive a list of questions to generate fundraising ideas for their projects and have several minutes to complete the exercise. Everyone will then share their fundraising strategies with a small group of peer filmmakers and an industry expert, and receive feedback and further suggestions. Here is your opportunity to brainstorm funding ideas for your project and get advice from your peers. Be part of these Sessions and walk away with a workable fundraising plan for your next project! There is no additional fee, but advance sign-up is required. Please RSVP by e-mail to conference@SILVERDOCS.com if you would like to participate.
3. How do I reserve Festival Screening tickets in advance?
After June 6, passholder vouchers can be exchanged for tickets on site.
4. I purchased a pass. Where do I pick up my registration materials and badge?
Your Festival Pass will be available for pick-up at the SILVERDOCS Registration Desk, located in the Lee Building on the Northwest corner of Colesville Road and Georgia Avenue, across Colesville Road from the AFI Silver Theatre.
If you have reserved tickets in advance for daytime Screenings or Special Evening Screenings, these will be waiting for you with your registration materials. Registration opens on Tuesday, June 12 at noon. The Registration desk is open from 8:30 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.
5. Networking opportunities?
We encourage you to network and take advantage of SILVERDOCS’ intimate environment. Whether you are on your own or participating with a colleague, plan to make new acquaintances and spend time getting to know panelists, industry representatives and fellow filmmakers and film buffs.
6. How do I reach the Conference staff?
Call 301.495.6744 to reach the Conference Desk
Conference@SILVERDOCS.com OR Registration@SILVERDOCS.com
