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Streaming Services: The New Home For Documentaries?

Synopsis

As streaming platforms invest heavily in documentaries, what does this mean for filmmakers? This discussion unpacks the opportunities and challenges in this rapidly expanding space—covering funding models, global distribution, and what makes a documentary cut through in the streaming age

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Thu 12 June 2025, 5:30pm
The Hub, Lower Town Hall

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