Makers of documentary films both known and unknown
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The Documentary Channel can be seen on DishNet Channel 197 and NYCTV Channel 25 in the New York area!!
Nashville’s NPT now offers two digital channels in addition to the regular analog channel. These channels are available over-the-air to those with a digital receiver and an antenna and to those who subscribe to Comcast and Charter digital cable services from 6pm to 6am (CST).
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Congrats to filmmaker Maryann Byrd on two Emmy wins!
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Maryann and her company, Byrdword Productions, two regional Emmys for Best Cultural Documentary and Best Program Writing for The Rise of the Southern Biscuit. The film can be seen on the Documentary Channel and purchase in our store...just click the DVD to get your own copy. Congrats Maryann!!
CONTEST: The Documentary Channel is giving away a FREE box set loaded with 6 of our most popular documentaries. Want to win? Just email us your name, along with the name of your favorite Documentary Channel film and a brief explanation of why it’s your favorite. If eligible, you will be immediately entered to win, and you may get the chance to see your favorite documentary on DOC New Years Eve!!!
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NOTE: Our NY channels and times change Oct. 20th New York - NYCtv Channel 25 (Monday 9pm-12am EST & Saturday 11am-2pm EST). DISH Network Channel 197 (24hrs/7 days week). Nashville - Comcast Digital Cable Channel 241 or Charter 176 (6pm-6am Central). Denver - KBDI PBS Channel 12 (24hrs/7 days week).
*We feel that the best documentaries are made by individuals, not companies. That's why we've created a home where the independent documentary filmmaker is always welcome.
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The Documentary Channel is giving away a FREE box set loaded with 6 of our most popular documentaries. Want to win? Just email us your name, along with the name of your favorite Documentary Channel film and a brief explanation of why it’s your favorite. If eligible, you will be immediately entered to win, and you may get the chance to see your favorite documentary on DOC New Years Eve!!!
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The 9th annual Paley DocFest is Oct 16-27, 2008, in New York City. Highlights include Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon's new Johnny Cash documentary, the NY premiere of American Masters: Jerome Robbins, and the Art of the Documentary Pitch Workshop. See the full schedule at: http://www.paleycenter.org/paleydocfest08
I’m writing this message to inform you of a very important incident regarding a fellow documentary filmmaker.
Andrew Berends, the award winning documentary filmmaker and journalist (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0488873/) was detained on Sunday, August 31, 2008 by the Nigerian military along with his translator Samuel George. Andrew had entered Nigeria legally on April of 2008 to complete his latest documentary film.
Andrew was held in custody without food, sleep, or representation, and with limited water for the first 36 hours. He has been questioned by the army, the police, and the State Security Services in Port Harcourt. The State Security Services has confiscated his passport and personal property.
Andrew has been charged with spying, and has been moved to the capital, Abuja. American Embassy officials in Nigeria and State Department officials in Washington are working for his full release.
This shows how dangerous independent documentary filmmaking and journalism can be.
Please go to this blog for updates on Andrew's situation: http://helpandy.wordpress.com/
I would like to ask those of you who live in the United States to contact your local representatives (https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml) and demand help.
