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PODCAST: A Formula For Making & Selling $100,000 Documentary Films

Today I am joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Roger Nygard, who you might know from films like Trekkies, Suckers, and The Truth About Marriage. 

Throughout our discussion, we unpack Roger’s winning formula for making and selling documentary films. Topics covered include: 

  • Why $100,000 is the magic number as a starting point for your budget
  • The realities of recouping your costs, and what to expect from sales
  • How to generate interest from multiple buyers to up your minimum guarantee
  • The importance of theme from a creative and business perspective
  • Applying traditional storytelling principles to challenging topics
  • Best practices for getting started making your next doc

This is Episode 234: A Formula For Making & Selling $100,000 Documentary Films

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Links from the show:

Roger Nygard – Website 

The Documentarian – Book

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About Author

Noam Kroll is an award-winning Los Angeles based filmmaker, and the founder of the boutique production house, Creative Rebellion. His work can be seen at international film festivals, on network television, and in various publications across the globe. Follow Noam on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more content like this!

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