This FAQ anchors our research and discussions, by defining a “public” as a role that people in a democratic society play. They play that role using the tools and skills of communication, informed by media projects and outlets.
Hundreds of documentary filmmakers have signed on to the open letter to PBS that Kartemquin Films posted only a week ago. Among the signatories: Barbara Kopple, Bill Moyers, Alex Gibney, Michael Moore, Joan Churchill, Jennifer Fox, Chuck Workman and other major award-winners. (Signatures still are being accepted.) Filmmakers are, in the technical language that IndieWIRE employed, pissed. Read more...
PBS, the biggest of the programming services for public TV, has rescheduled two programs that showcase independent producers’ work from across the nation: Independent Lensand POV. The results could put the future of those programs at risk, because of declining viewership. Read more...
This year's Media That Matters conference, "Change for Good," featured conversations about how independent social change filmmakers can execute integrated campaigns that are strategic, action-oriented, and have enduring impact.
This FAQ anchors our research and discussions, by defining a “public” as a role that people in a democratic society play. They play that role using the tools and skills of communication, informed by media projects and outlets.
After hundreds of independent producers flocked to sign 
Hundreds of documentary filmmakers have signed on to the 
PBS, the biggest of the programming services for public TV, has resched
uled two programs that showcase independent producers’ work from across the nation