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International Documentary Sales - What Translates?

International Documentary Sales - What Translates?
Monday, September 16th, 2013   3:30PM - 4:15PM
Bruno Walter Auditorium - 111 Amsterdam Avenue

Top sales agents discuss the international market for documentaries – what American films do well abroad? What makes international docs a success in the US? How do festivals affect a film’s prospects? Hear about the state of the market across English speaking and other foreign territories for American documentaries straight from those in the know, and have all your questions answered.

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Moderator

Debra Zimmerman
, Women Make Movies

Executive Director, Women Make Movies

Panelists

Nancy Gerstman
Co-President, Zeitgeist Films

Gerstman is co-president and co-founder of Zeitgeist Films. She has worked in all aspects of film distribution and exhibition and is in demand as a commentator on issues related to independent and foreign language film. She is Permanent Artist-in-Residence in the MCA Program at CCNY.

Catherine Le Clef
President, Acquisitions&Sales, CAT&Docs

In 2009, Le Clef started her own distribution company of world class documentary, CAT&Docs. In 2007, she joined Fortissimo Films from Paris based Doc & Co. Prior to this, she was with Films Transit International in Canada where she worked for more than a decade.

Andy Whittaker
Chairman, Dogwoof

Andy is the Founder & chair of Dogwoof, the leading UK documentary theatrical distributor. Dogwoof Global is the international sales arm of Dogwoof, which was launched in 2011 and is now its fastest growing department. Dogwoof Global offers filmmakers worldwide sales representation along with a UK theatrical deal.Recent titles: Blackfish, 112 Weddings, The House I Live in, Marina Abramovic the Artist is Present.

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