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recent news.
- You can now watch the Video Replays of TFC Distribution Days, a two-day virtual conference that was presented in collaboration with Sundance Institute and Film Independent and sponsored by the Golden Globe Foundation.
- Distribution Advocates Podcast Episodes 1 and 6 are now LIVE!!
Episode 1 features TFC Founder and Co-ED Orly Ravid, where she, and others, demystify the role of sales agents, and explore one filmmaker’s journey in finding distribution without one! Listen below or click here for more info and the full transcript. Episode 6 also features Orly Ravid, where she, and others, examine current system of distribution, and what can happen to filmmakers when a distribution company fails. Listen below or click here for more info and the full transcript.
…and the awards go to…
TFC congratulates our clients with projects that are contenders for top awards this year!
DOC NYC’s 40 Under 40 List, Class of 2024
- Samantha Curley • Producer, UNION; Producer, FRAMING AGNES
- Contessa Gayles • Producer, SONGS FROM THE HOLE
- Hannes Hosp • Editor, GUMBO COALITION
- Natalie Rae • Director, DAUGHTERS
- Scott Alexander Ruderman • Director & Producer, MTV Documentary Films’ PAY OR DIE
- Mars Verrone • Producer, UNION
Emmy News & Documentary Nominations
(Ceremony will take place on Sept. 26, 2024)
MOURNING IN LOD — Outstanding Current Affairs Documentary
FREE CHOL SOO LEE — Outstanding Historical Documentary
A SONG FILM BY KISHI BASHI: “OMOIYARI” — Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary
LAST SONG FROM KABUL • BIRTHING A NATION — Outstanding Short Documentary
FREE CHOL SOO LEE • HIDDEN LETTERS • MOURNING IN LOD — Best Documentary
FREE CHOL SOO LEE (Teaser on Independent Lens) — Outstanding Pomotional Annoucement: Documentary
Please go here for more information.
Peabody Award Winners
(Ceremony took place on June 9, 2024)
ALL THAT BREATHES — Documentary
WHILE WE WATCHED — Documentary
(Also Nominated: THE ETERNAL MEMORY • ETERNAL SPRING • HIDDEN LETTERS)
Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations
(Ceremony took place on Feb. 25, 2024)
THE UNKNOWN COUNTRY — John Cassavetes Award
JOONAM — director Sierra Urich, Truer Than Fiction Award
Oscar® Nominations
(Ceremony took place on Mar. 10, 2024)
MTV Documentary Films’ THE ETERNAL MEMORY — Documentary Feature Film
MTV Documentary Films’ LAST SONG FROM KABUL — Documentary Short Film
MTV Documentary Films’ THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING — Documentary Short Film
RED, WHITE AND BLUE — Live Action Short Film
See our clients’ previous awards and nominations.
TFC on location.
- David Averbach will be participating in the Docs by the Sea Pitching Forum in Bali, Indonesia, Sept. 9-12, 2024.
- Lynnette Gryseels will be attending the Toronto International Film Festival, September 5-15, 2024.
- Orly Ravid will share valuable legal insights regarding securing financing for independent film projects, alongside Producer Leslie Owen, for a HUSSLUP Webinar on August 26, 2024 at 6pm PT. RSVP here.
- Kathy Susca will be on the aGLIFF jury in Austin, August 21-25, 2024.
- Orly Ravid moderated an Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) Webinar entitled “Alternative Film Acquisition Strategies” on August 7 at 9:30am PT.
- Orly Ravid participated in a Sundance Institute Marketing & Distribution roundtable with Angel An (Senior Director of Acquisitions at Roadside Attractions) and Sav Rodgers (Director, Chasing Chasing Amy) that was moderated by Amy Lillard, Executive Director of Washington Filmworks) on July 15, 2024.
- Orly Ravid will be giving a Distribution Masterclass at TLV Fest in Tel Aviv on June 26, 2024.
- Jeffrey Winter will be on a panel entitled What is queer cinema? A community conversation at the Independent Film Exhibition Conference (IND/EX) in Chicago on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:45am.
- Jeffrey Winter and Kathy Susca will be @ the Independent Film Exhibition Conference (IND/EX), June 25-28, 2024, in Chicago.
- David Averbach and Jeffrey Winter will be @ Frameline48, June 19-29, 2024, in San Francisco. Jeffrey will be on a panel on Frameline Industry Day, Monday, June 24, 2024.
- Lynnette Gryseels will on the Reality Check Workshop: The Future of Funding at DC/DOX, June 15, 2024, in Washington, DC.
See where else we’ve been.