Streamers, Funds and Foundations to Feature at AIDC 2023

Having access to opportunities can mean the difference between completing a project or putting it on the shelf, and making the right connection can offer a lifeline or a new beginning.

To help you realise your next doc or factual project, AIDC is bringing a huge line-up of decision makers to the AIDC Industry program, including a large contingent of buyers from global streaming services. 

To be eligible for the AIDC Marketplace and the chance to meet this incredible line-up of buyers and commissioners, register for AIDC 2023 and sign-up for our curated meeting program Cut to the Chase, presented by Xe Money Transfer, by 29 January 2023.

STREAMING SERVICES ATTENDING AIDC 2023:

PRIME VIDEO (Australia/New Zealand)

Ally Gilbert, Head of Content Partnerships, Prime Video Australia, New Zealand

As Head of Content Partnerships, Ally Gilbert leads film and television licensing for the Prime Video service in Australia and New Zealand.

STAN (Australia)

Amanda Duthie, Head of Stan Originals

Amanda Duthie is the Head of Stan Originals, covering scripted, entertainment and factual projects including the Revealed investigative Documentary slate.

NETFLIX (Australia)

Susie Jones, Creative Executive

Susie Jones joined Netflix as a Creative Executive in September of 2021, working across the slate of local content.

HULU (USA)

Kate Bustamante, Senior Manager, Original Documentaries

Kate Bustamante is Senior Manager of Original Documentaries at Hulu where she supports the development, production and acquisition of Hulu’s award-winning Original Documentaries and Limited Series.

DOCPLAY (Australia)

Rufus Richardson, Documentary Executive

Rufus Richardson manages Madman Entertainment’s documentary VOD platform, DocPlay.

PARAMOUNT ANZ (Australia)

Sarah Thornton, Head of Popular Factual, Network 10

Sarah Thornton is Head of Popular Factual at Network 10 for Paramount ANZ and sits across and executive produces shows for Paramount+ and Ch10.

ESPN (USA)

Tara Nadolny, Associate Director of Development

Tara Nadolny is a producer, developer, and writer who brings her passion for nonfiction storytelling to her current role as Associate Director of Development at ESPN.

FUNDS AND FOUNDATIONS ATTENDING AIDC 2023

Opening up new pathways to financing and finding targeted support for your particular project is just as important, which is why AIDC 2023 will also feature an array of representatives from leading documentary development funds and foundations. Those attending include:

Blue Ice Docs (Canada)

Robin Smith, CEO / Head of Factual Content

Robin Smith is both the CEO of Blue Ice Docs, a distribution and equity funding company dedicated to funding, acquiring and distributing the best non-fiction work from around the world, and also Head of Factual at levelFILM.

Chicken & Egg Pictures (USA)

Iva Dimitrova, Program Coordinator

Iva Dimitrova is the Program Coordinator at Chicken & Egg Pictures, providing creative and financial support to women and non-binary documentary filmmakers.

Documentary Australia (Australia)

Mitzi Goldman, Founder, CEO

Mitzi Goldman is a Co-Founder and CEO of Documentary Australia, having been instrumental in its realisation since its inception in 2006.

Doc Society (Australia)

Hollie Fifer, Director of Australian Programs

Hollie Fifer is a filmmaker and is currently the Director of Australian Programs at Doc Society, a non-profit founded committed to enabling great documentary films and connecting them to audiences globally.

International Documentary Association (USA)

Keisha Knight, Director of IDA Funds

Keisha Knight oversees a portfolio of IDA’s granting and artist support programs, including IDA Enterprise Documentary Fund, Logan Elevate Grants, Nonfiction Access Initiative, and the Pare Lorentz Documentary Fund.

Participant (USA)

Amanda Hillsberg Arya, Director, Documentary

Amanda Hillsberg Arya works in the Documentary Division at Participant as Director where she oversees new projects in development and helps production manage the slate from development through release.

Points North Institute (USA)

Kate Lemberg, Associate Manager, Industry Relations / Artist Programs

Kate Lemberg is the Associate Manager, Industry Relations/Artist Programs at Points North Institute, providing artist development initiatives, residencies, workshops and fellowships that nurture the careers of diverse nonfiction storytellers.

Sandbox Films (USA)

Patrick Hurley, Distribution Producer

Patrick Hurley works across distribution strategy and business affairs at Sandbox Films in New York, a non-profit providing co-production and financing opportunities for feature-length documentary projects.

Shark Island Foundation (Australia)

Kate Hodges, Executive Director

Kate Hodges is a documentary producer and executive director of Shark Island Foundation, a philanthropic fund supporting social impact documentaries.

The Whickers (United Kingdom)

Jane Mote, Consultant Editor

Jane Mote is Consultant Editor for the documentary fund The Whickers, providing funding support for first-time filmmakers.

You can access all the AIDC 2023 decision makers taking meetings via AIDC’s Cut to the Chase curated pitch meetings marketplace, presented by Xe Money Transfer.

If you have a project that could benefit from their input, register for an AIDC 2022 Business Pass or All Access Pass and sign up for Cut to the Chase today. Cut to the Chase applications close Sunday 30 January!