Rough Cut 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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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Insights on Short Documentary Filmmaking and Grant Programs
02:07 • 2min
Supporting Short Documentaries: Funding, Mentorship, and Distribution Strategy
04:17 • 4min
Distribution Strategy for Short Documentaries
08:20 • 20min
What Makes a Great Documentary Short and Tips for Grant Applications
28:10 • 5min