Presented by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) and hosted by Film Picnic, The Checklist offers practical insights and creative strategies for documentary filmmakers.
Each episode explores a key part of the filmmaking process, from investigative storytelling and Indigenous Narrative Sovereignty to marketing, cashflow management, and international production.
Hosted by Georgia Guthrie and Hana Huggins of Film Picnic, the series features conversations with acclaimed filmmakers who share real world lessons, ethical approaches, and creative solutions to today’s documentary challenges.
The Checklist is the essential guide for filmmakers committed to powerful, authentic storytelling.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Presented by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) and hosted by Film Picnic, The Checklist offers practical insights and creative strategies for documentary filmmakers.
Each episode explores a key part of the filmmaking process, from investigative storytelling and Indigenous Narrative Sovereignty to marketing, cashflow management, and international production.
Hosted by Georgia Guthrie and Hana Huggins of Film Picnic, the series features conversations with acclaimed filmmakers who share real world lessons, ethical approaches, and creative solutions to today’s documentary challenges.
The Checklist is the essential guide for filmmakers committed to powerful, authentic storytelling.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Line producer Nicole McKechnie and documentary producer Lisa Valencia-Svensson
tackle one of the most critical yet overlooked aspects of filmmaking: managing your
production cashflow. They share practical strategies for navigating funding gaps,
delayed payments, and unexpected expenses across different formats—from feature
documentaries to series productions—while working with both domestic and
international partners. Learn how to bridge irregular funding installments, prioritize
payments when cashflow gets tight, and maintain your creative vision despite financial
constraints, plus what changes in documentary funding models producers should
prepare for.
Presented by the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) and hosted by Film Picnic, The Checklist is a podcast for documentary filmmakers who want practical guidance, creative strategies, and industry insight.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.