Christine Cowern
Wealth Without Riches
NEWSThe more jaded members of the factual film community might argue that the entire doc industry operates on a not-for-profit basis. Contrary to this opinion, factual prodcos must actually choose nonprofit status – a move that allows them to tap into funds earmarked for nonprofit entities by foundations, corporations and private donors.
Vancouver fest attracts top docs
NEWSNow in its 21st year, the Vancouver International Film Festival (September 26 to October 11) continues to build on its reputation as one of the premiere festivals on the Canadian circuit.
Countdown to Digital
NEWSIn 2000, Canada’s broadcast watchdog, the CRTC, put out a call for digital channel proposals – 452 channel submissions followed. Two years later, Canada has 50 new digital channels on the dial, but the process was a long and expensive one. CHRISTINE COWERN follows the story from ideas on paper to broadcast reality, and finds out how the major players fared along the way.
Condemning Kissinger
NEWSHenry Kissinger, the former U.S. Secretary of State and Nobel Laureate, fled Nazi Germany and grew up to become one of the most influential men in U.S. political history.
Nature turns 20
NEWSTelevision’s longest-running natural history strand began simply enough – with the vision of one man who thought television was missing something.
Digital in France
NEWSWith a switch to digital terrestrial TV looming on the horizon and a steady increase in satellite subscribers, digital TV in France seems to be hitting its stride. CHRISTINE COWERN looks at the digital landscape and gets the low-down on some specialty channels in France
Persistence and Passion
NEWSImagine the psychological effect of unwittingly leading police to the scene of a friend’s murder. Although it may sound like a scene from a Hollywood thriller, it is the startling climax of Christian Bauer’s latest doc, Allen Doesn’t Live Here Anymore….
From Small Beginnings to Empires
NEWSIt was 1980 and Ron Devillier and Brian Donegan were getting restless. Firmly entrenched in key roles at PBS – Devillier as VP of network programming and Donegan as director of program acquisitions – both were eager to take on the…
Changes abound at CPB:
NEWSThe Washington-based Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), has elected Frank Cruz as chairman of their nine-member board….
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Factual Entertainment Forum 2011 - High Noon Entertainment CEO Jim Berger accepts an award for “Cake Boss: Next Great Baker” at Realscreen’s Factual Entertainment Awards in Santa Monica.