Sheffield Doc/Fest 2013: Foundations - Reaching the Places Other Funders Can't

Documentary makers are increasingly looking outside of the traditional 'broadcast commission' and turning to Foundations to help them produce their films. These Foundations have become important players in the international documentary industry, having helped to make some of the most acclaimed films of the last decade. Featuring panelists from some of the biggest Foundations, this session will explore: How to work with foundations? What sorts of projects are they looking for? What are the advantages and disadvantages of foundation funding? What impact can foundation funding have on the documentary? Filmed by Sheffield Hallam University students and edited by Dave Holloway.