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Chloe Gbai on What Makes a Great Documentary Short
Feb 26, 2022
Chloe Gbai, director of If/Then and former programmer at PBS POV Shorts, shares insights on creating strong grant applications and what makes a great short documentary. They discuss challenges of distribution and the value of mentorship. Tips for filmmakers seeking grants and challenges of telling a complete story in a short film are also covered.
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Quick takeaways
- A clear and focused vision is crucial in documentary grant applications.
- Short documentaries have the potential to reach a wide audience, but finding distribution and making money can be challenging.
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Insight 1: The if-then Shorts program supports independent filmmakers
Chloe By directs the if-then Shorts program at the Tribeca Film Institute, which offers grants and mentorship to independent filmmakers. The program focuses on funding short documentaries and supporting filmmakers in their production and post-production processes.
