Producing Our Way into the Future

Creative producers are at a crossroads. With their essential role in documentary often overlooked and undervalued, they are finally claiming recognition and respect. Their creative and strategic talents are finally being supported and cultivated by several institutions including Sundance Institute, Cinereach, the Doc Producers Alliance, and Impact Partners. The session begins with short presentations from new producing programs currently in development, followed by a discussion with top creative producers reflecting and building upon this work. Together, panelists and the audience will brainstorm ideas for how to advance, champion, and expand support for producers.