Every RealScreen Plus poses a topical poll question to our readers. Here are some of your thoughts:
Doc-makers native to a region are best equipped to tell that area’s stories.
No 66.2% Yes 33.8%
Is there more money available for docs?
More sources, less money 41.5%
More sources, more money 12.2%
Fewer sources, less money 12.2%
Sources? Money? 34.1%
What’s the biggest hindrance to historical
films about untapped regions?
Broadcaster apathy 38.1%
Producer apathy 23.8%
Funding 14.3%
Access to footage 9.5%
None of the above 4.3%
The only way footage houses will get online, and survive, is to consolidate.
False 60.9% True 39.1%
Should governments exert greater control over broadcast standards and ownership rules?
No 62.9% Yes 37.1%
Is it beneficial for producers to attend MIP?
Yes 76.5% No 23.5%
Has the abundance of specialty channels helped or hindered creativity?
Helped 75.0% Hindered 25.0%
Is the market for kids’ factual growing?
Yes 66.7% No 33.3%
Have the events of Sept. 11 affected your decision to attend upcoming industry events?
Absolutely not 51.8% Only in the short term 39.2% Definitely yes 9.0%