Episode 34: How to Distribute a Documentary - Liz Manashil
So you’ve filmed and edited your documentary. Now what? In this episode, Liz Manashil walks us through what it takes to get your film out into the world. From whether to work with a sales agent or aggregator to finding the right distributor, Liz explores this tricky landscape from top to bottom. Don’t miss her critically important distribution tips to ensure as many people as possible watch your documentary.
About the guest:
Post-graduation from USC Film School, Liz spent several years directing for the PBS/Hulu series "Just Seen It." She also directed shorts and music videos at this time, including Beth Thorney's "You're So Pony." In 2015, her debut feature (which she wrote, directed, produced and cast), Bread and Butter, was released by The Orchard. It played on Hulu and airlines across the globe in addition to VOD platforms. HelloGiggles called it, "an absolute must-watch for women everywhere.” Her second feature (which she wrote, directed, produced and cast), Speed of Life, was called "delightful in just about every way" by noted film critic Tim Cogshell (of NPR's "FilmWeek") and is airing on Showtime.
