Today I am joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Roger Nygard, who you might know from films like
Trekkies, Suckers, and
The Truth About Marriage. Throughout our discussion, we unpack Roger’s winning formula for making and selling documentary films. Topics covered include:
- Why $100,000 is the magic number as a starting point for your budget
- The realities of recouping your costs, and what to expect from sales
- How to generate interest from multiple buyers to up your minimum guarantee
- The importance of theme from a creative and business perspective
- Applying traditional storytelling principles to challenging topics
- Best practices for getting started making your next doc
Links from the show:
Roger Nygard - Website The Documentarian - BookSign up for my newsletter for exclusive filmmaking insight each Sunday.
Show Don't Tell: Micro-Budget Filmmaking