Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd for Gotham Week Expo Day 3: Exhibition & Audience!
Overview
The 2024 Gotham Week Expo brings together partners from The Gotham’s Expanding Communities initiative to provide community and thought leadership on topics pertinent to the advancement of film and media creators.
This free Day Pass is for our October 2nd | Exhibition & Audience Sessions.
- For September 30th | Fundraising & Artist Support Sessions, click here
- For October 1st | Distribution Models Sessions, click here
- For October 3rd | Branded Storytellers Sessions, click here
And don't forget to RSVP for the Expo Showcase!
- For September 30th | Expo Showcase Day 1, click here
- For October 1st | Expo Showcase Day 2, click here
How do you get your movie seen? Expanding Communities partners bring together grassroots filmmakers to share how they found their community and spaces to get audiences in front of their films. Additionally, attend a special working session with Distribution Advocates using data and research tools to develop your audience outreach strategy. At the Exhibition and Audience Expo Sessions, learn about unconventional pathways to increasing the impact of your work.
Sessions
10:30 AM | Innovative Exhibitions: Community-Driven Screenings, Pop-Ups, and Microcinema | Session 1
with Minorities in Film
This session will focus on learning how to organize and promote community-driven screenings, pop-ups, and microcinemas as platforms to reach and engage diverse audiences. Attendees will gain insights into audience engagement strategies and building a loyal viewership as well as develop actionable plans for leveraging these exhibition methods to enhance visibility and impact.
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11:30 AM | Presenting Films More Accessibly | Session 2
with ReelAbilities
Accessibility is a crucial part of diversity efforts. ReelAbilities Film Festival attempts to raise the bar on accessible film presentations. Join a session with film programmers discussing representation and diving deep into how to best present accessibly.
The disability community makes up 20-25% percent of our society, yet its inclusion in film representation and accessibility efforts are limited. Why is disability inclusion important, and what cultural changes are needed in the industry and beyond to be more inclusive? How can we change attitudes and be more accepting of the largest minority in America?
We will attempt to show how presenting disability and creating accessibility in our presentations serves the entire community and opens the market to a wider audience.
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12:30 PM | Centering Impact & Ethics during Story Development | Session 3
with Kartemquin Films
Wondering how your creative story development can shape your impact campaign? This interactive workshop will explore how filmmakers can consider audience engagement and impact campaign design, development, and implementation as part of their story development during the filmmaking process. Filmmakers will work backwards from the ideal audience discussions to help shape the storytelling of their documentary project.
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1:30 PM | Lunch Break | Session 4
2:30 PM | Leveraging Data to Identify, Grow and Engage Your Film’s Audience | Session 5
with Distribution Advocates
As the distribution landscape becomes increasingly dysfunctional, the urgency for independent filmmakers to understand their audience is even more crucial. How can we leverage data to identify our target audience and demonstrate its value to funders and distributors?
This session equips independent filmmakers with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving distribution landscape and connect with their target audiences.
Through real time exercises and case studies, you'll gain the skills to bridge the gap between theory and practice—from identifying and understanding your ideal viewers to leveraging cutting-edge technology and AI-powered tools. You'll learn how to leverage both qualitative and quantitative data to inform your audience development strategy, build a loyal following, and ensure your film reaches its full potential.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
RSVP DEADLINE: October 2, 2024 @ 3:00 PM
Location
Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 303 [399 Sands St, Brooklyn New York 11201]
ACCESSIBILITY
Please direct any and all specific questions to the Gotham Week Accessibility team at [email protected] and check back here for updates.
RSVP Instructions
Seating is first-come, first-serve. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and to guarantee seating. Contact The Gotham to reserve Accessible seating.
The Expo takes place over four days. This is the RSVP page for all Exhibition & Audience Sessions on October 2nd only.
If you are coming with a guest, they must RSVP independently.
By attending this event, you agree to be photographed.
Contact
Questions about the event? Contact Claire Hackett, Expo Manager ([email protected]).
