The Channel 4 BRITDOC Foundation has teamed up with Sheffield Doc/Fest to invite applications for a special 2-day workshop on the funding, marketing and distribution of independent films in London at the beginning of July.
This course is designed for independent filmmakers and artists determined to get their work seen widely, create social impact, and earn a living in the digital age. Leading distribution strategist and President of Paradigm Consulting Peter Broderick, and Sandi DuBowski, Director/Producer of Trembling Before G-d, Producer of A Jihad for Love, and Outreach Director for The Good Pitch, will present this two-day workshop. Peter and Sandi will reveal the cutting-edge tools and techniques successful filmmakers are using around the world to:
* Develop creative fundraising campaigns
* Harness the Internet and social media to maximize audience participation and networking opportunities
* Design customized distribution strategies to maximize revenue
* Implement outreach campaigns to create social impact
* Build a fan base to support future work
The workshop will feature multi-media presentations, breakout groups, and interactive sessions. The event is designed to maximise audience participation and interaction. There will be networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunch, and throughout the 2 days. Everyone will have a chance to connect and lay the groundwork for future collaborations. Prices for the workshop start at an earlybird 65 GBP for the 2 days.
EARLY BIRD RATE (Applications before April 30th) - 65 GBP
STANDARD RATE (Applications up until May 21st) - 100 GBP
LATE BIRD RATE (Applications up until June 11th) - 120 GBP
To apply, please send a short proposal for a project you would like to focus on at the workshop, along with a brief CV or bio, to .
Projects and filmmakers/artists can be factual or fiction, in any genre, and be designed for any platform. Applicants must be able to attend on both Friday 2 and Saturday 3 July.
The workshop will be followed by a special public presentation at the Rio Cinema on Sunday 4 July. “Making and Raising Money Online” will focus on new financial opportunities for independent filmmakers. Peter and Sandi designed this presentation for people who can’t attend the workshop, as well as workshop participants who want to further explore these possibilities. For more information or to purchase tickets (15 GBP), please email
This workshop is kindly supported by the Skillset Film Skills Fund. Thanks to them.