Quick Takes
AmDoc announces first fund to assist filmmakers with emergencies
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“It seemed time for filmmakers to have a safety net,” said Executive Director Justine Nagan.
"Made Possible By..." Podcast
‘Made Possible By…’ #17: ‘POV’ founder Marc Weiss
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Weiss discusses a career elevating the voices of “the poets and the prophets and the pamphleteers of our era.”
Programs/Content
POV documentary examines militarization of policing
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Filmmakers found that local police departments are deploying military equipment in raids for nonviolent, low-level drug offenses.
Quick Takes
‘POV’ to air Bill Nye documentary after theatrical release from PBS
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Filmmakers David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg said they “grew up as middle schoolers watching Bill Nye on PBS.”
Awards
Peabody Awards go to pubmedia documentary filmmakers
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Public media accounted for five of the 12 winners in the category.
Awards
ICIJ, NPR, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting win IRE honors, and other awards
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Other award winners include independent producer Jenni Monet, Reveal’s Will Evans and WFAE’s Lisa Worf.
Programs/Content
‘POV’ contributions to Snapchat mark debut of documentaries on app
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The short films will be available for just 24 hours.
Awards
With seven wins for ‘Frontline,’ PBS tops TV networks in News & Documentary Emmys
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“My Brother’s Bomber” and “ISIS in Afghanistan” both received two statuettes.
Programs/Content
U.S. public media steps up at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
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The festival has become increasingly important for U.S.–based public media.