Documentary Filmmaking: Finding Funding and Success

Documentary Filmmaking: Finding Funding and Success

From Manhattan Edit Workshop by Manhattan Edit Workshop Podcast Network

March 25, 2026 · 1h 36m

About this episode

This episode explores the challenges and strategies in documentary filmmaking, focusing on funding and marketing.

https://www.mewshop.com/ Contact: info@mewshop.com for information and inquiries on classes and events. This episode of 'Sight, Sound, and Story' delves into the evolving landscape of producing and directing documentaries. Featuring insights from acclaimed filmmakers Jeremy Workman, Jill Campbell, and Nicholas Bruckman, the discussion highlights the challenges of securing funding, the importance of access and trust, and the necessity of a strong marketing presence. Viewers can learn how to navigate the competitive streaming market and discover non-traditional funding avenues to bring their impactful stories to life. Manhattan Edit Workshop is a New York Film Editing School offering a full range of basic to advanced training courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Assimilate, Blackmagic and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications. Manhattan Edit Workshop's mission is to provide the highest quality education for filmmakers and editors. Focusing on both the art and technology inherent to our craft. We foster a "learn by doing" approach in an atmosphere where mistakes are encouraged as part of the process and the only "silly" question is the one that isn't asked. Follow…

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Guests: Jeremy Workman, Jill Campbell, Nicholas Bruckman

Topics covered

  • documentary filmmaking
  • funding
  • marketing
  • streaming market
  • filmmaking education

Keywords

  • documentary
  • funding
  • filmmaking
  • marketing
  • streaming
  • education

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