Cara Mertes: Showcasing Independent Voices
In the often impenetrable world of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), American Documentary Inc., the nonprofit multimedia company that produces the nationally broadcast POV series for PBS, is a haven for independents. American Documentary showcases independently produced documentaries, most of which have to do with social issues. It also advocates for government funding for independent filmmakers, makes its representatives accessible at film festivals, and on its Web site provides a straightforward application process that enables independent filmmakers to have their work considered for inclusion in the POV series.
At the time of this interview, Cara Mertes was the executive producer and ...
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