What Are People Saying About Docs in Progress?

This will be a real catalyst for local filmmakers.

	Nina Gilden-Seavey, Director of The Documentary Center at the George Washington University

This program afforded me the opportunity to get audience insights on how I should develop my documentary. It was an invaluable experience.

                Aviva Kempner, Director of Gertrude Berg: America's Molly Goldberg (screened January 2005)

The workshop absolutely met -- and perhaps even exceeded -- my expectations.  I think it's a wonderful way to create dialogue between filmmakers and their audience.  My experience will definitely guide my next phase of production.

                Jennifer Crescenzo, Director of Ready to Play (screened January 2005)

I had hoped for some guidance, a fresh perspective, new ideas about how the documentary flowed, from a range of documentary filmmakers, foreign policy wonks, and Congo experts. I think the range of voices who participated would have been possible only in Washington DC at Docs in Progress.

After enjoying your year-in-review newsletter, I just couldn't keep from feeling grateful for this forum. It is excellent & relished; I've gained a lot from attending the screenings.

               Jill Morgan Foster (Director of documentary-in-progress Living With Geeks.)

The discussion with the audience was extremely helpful in clearing up some issues as well as in confirming others. I was pleasantly surprised that a lot of people were moved to say something.
           Boris Gavrilovic, Co-Director of My Life as an Underdog (screened January 2006)

I was amazed at how certain people honed in on exactly those places I was most doubtful about, 
and came up with good suggestions about changing some things.  I found people in the audience to be very perceptive, very honest, but also very nice.  I found it very positive. It gave me new insight, and energy to keep going.
                Cecilia Domeyko, Director of Code Name: Butterflies (screened March 2005)

Screening work can often be a nerve wracking and vulnerable experience but Docs in Progress has given me a new dose of inspiration to finish this film to the best of my ability. Thanks again for giving a student filmmaker the spotlight.

                Lauren Kritzer, Director of Lessons From DC (screened January 2005)

The positive feedback I received about my documentary has given me renewed enthusiasm and conviction to continueto put the energy, time and money into the film to finish it and get it out there.
                Sean Tracey, Director of What's Your Name? (screened October 2006)
 

Thanks so much for putting this event in place, and giving us this chance to show our work and get feedback. This was immensely helpful and useful and rejuvenating.

                Rouane Itani, Director of Daughters of the Levant (screened June 2004)

We obtained in one evening more concrete suggestions than we could possibly have gotten by multiple do-it-yourself screenings

in our living room and other free or low-budget venues.

	Emily Schwartz, Co-Director of Swing Legends (screened May 2004)

The workshop was useful for me because the audience members were individuals I had no previous engagement with.  
This seemed to make them more comfortable when commenting on improvement.  
The workshop has helped me better define and appreciate the “voice” within the film.

	David Roberts, Director of My Mother Mary (screened May 2005)

Free audiences are hard to come by.  I appreciate what you are doing.

	Carolyn Projansky, Director of The Fast Lane (screened May 2005)

A casual viewer won't be put on the spot to critique a film, but for those hungry to put in their two cents, the directors are all ears.

	The Washington Post

If you're the relentlessly honest type, this is the program for you.

	Washington City Paper