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Beyond The Box is the Independent Television Service's (ITVS’) semi-annual magazine containing feature articles, funding guidelines and applications, upcoming broadcasts and other useful information for independent filmmakers, public television stations and audiences.
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 The Revolution Will Be Digitized: ITVS Looks Ahead
As independent producers and public television advocates face the
mercurial wave of digital change, many of them have been improvising…. The result: a sometimes confusing but wildly creative landscape of new
work, new visions and new strategies.
“Independents are always on the front lines,” says Mary Ann Thyken, director of production at ITVS. “They’re getting their hands on digital technology and doing wacky, brave, incredible things with it. We have to make sure we’re right there with them, doing our best to help and to map the bumpy road ahead.”
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Engaging Communities: The New Americans
Outreach Campaign Hits the Mark
“The New Americans outreach effort in many ways represents the best in public broadcasting’s desire to not only reach but engage audiences,” says Maria Alvarez Stroud, executive director of the National Center for Outreach. “By taking the national broadcast and giving it legs through public television outreach, it ensures that the issues raised on air are actively addressed locally.
“For any issue-based documentary, outreach is always a great part of it,” says Gita Saedi, series producer at Kartemquin Films. “The film is the vehicle to get people interested and talking about the issue. If you’ve done a good job with the film and generated that excitement, it’s a pity not to take that further…
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Accolades
Celebrate ten years at Sundance, Emmy, IFP and web nods, the Independent Lens season kick-off and more!
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From the President
In an ever-multiplying media rich environment, Sally Jo Fifer asks, “Where is the independent—now a needle in an electronic haystack?”
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