Free Critique of Your Documentary Footage
Have you wondered what first impressions your documentary-in-progress is sending to prospective funders and eventually viewers?
If you’re curious about what others might really think, I invite you to let a world-class professional story editor be your film’s image consultant.
For the next few weeks, I’m offering 20 documentary filmmakers a complimentary mini-story consulting session.
Send me up to five minutes of your footage, and I will critique what’s working, what’s not, and how to improve your film.
If you are interested in this offer, I suggest you send me one of the following:
- Your trailer or Kickstarter/IndieGoGo campaign (your film’s calling card)
- The first five minutes of your film (the most difficult to craft and important to get right)
- A one-page concept paper (no more than 1000 words)
Or, if you prefer, you can send me five minutes from any section of your documentary, even outtakes of uncut video.
(Just keep in mind that the above three mentioned items are critical in terms of forming your viewer’s first impression.)
Here’s how it works.
Email me today. (I’m only accepting 20 filmmakers.)
If you’re chosen, you’ll provide me with either a link to the video, or a medium resolution Quicktime file of up to five minutes of footage. (Or a Word document or webpage if I’m critiquing your written concept.)
I’ll critique up to five minutes of footage using my special “Viewer POV” software. This technology allows you to see both your cut–and me watching your cut–as I’m critiquing your footage.
We’ll then schedule a 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your footage.
We may discover the best way to hook your viewer, a central question that needs clarifying, or even a series of micro-edits that will sharpen your film’s style.
We might find that a certain shot or interview is casting doubt on your film’s production value.
Or we might conclude you’ve got a kick-ass Kickstarter campaign, giving you some peace of mind so you can put your much needed efforts elsewhere.
When we’re done collaborating, I’ll send you a Quicktime file of my critique.
One final note. DO NOT worry about impressing me! I know your cut is not perfect… yet. I’m a kind, constructive critic; and I will help you.
Please email me today at karen@newdocediting.com if you are interested in this offer.
I’ll accept the first 20 filmmakers, and I’ll give preference to those who are considering joining my next Inner Circle that begins October 15th… so let me know if you’re interested in this 6-month coaching program.
Learn more about the Inner Circle at:
https://newdocediting.com/land/innercircle/
I look forward to critiquing your footage!
