Many people tend to tune out when the word “documentary” is mentioned. As documentarians, how can we alter this stigma, particularly when Indian documentaries are gaining international recognition at film festivals and awards ceremonies? This panel aimed to offer tips on the most effective ways to market and distribute your documentary after it has attained the prestigious “world premiere” status at a festival. The focus was on attracting more viewers, particularly in South Asia, for our valuable true stories.
Moderator- Aanchal Kapur, Documentary Curator and Programmer
Speakers-
1. Sai Abishek, Head of Factual & Lifestyle Cluster, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery
2. Mita Suri, Film Programme Producer, Sheffield Docfest
3. Samarth Mahajan, Writer, Director
4. Sugandha Makhijani, Manager Content Licensing, FilmKaravan
