New Orleans Film Festival Panel “Opportunities in Public TV” including CAAM’s Sapana Sakya

When an independent documentary hits the airwaves on the nation’s public broadcasting channels, it’s the last stage of a years-long journey, supported by undersung groups working with filmmakers at all stages of production. Hear from the people dedicated to shepherding great docs onto the small screen and find out about resources that might help your own project.

Jason Viso is Director of Programming for Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Nick Price is the Series Producer for Reel South
Pamela Torno is Series Producer, Digital Initiatives, ITVS
Chloe Walters-Wallace is the Documentary Lab Manager for Firelight Media
Carla Borrás is Director of Digital Video for Frontline
Sapana Sakya is Talent Development & Special Projects Coordinator for the Center for Asian American Media