Where's best on the net to get information about new documentaries (in order to interview their makers)?

February 11, 2009 9:46 PM

Where are the best places on the web for news, information — and, if available — streaming versions/trailers of new indie documentaries? (I'm interested in interviewing their directors on the radio and thus promote the films.)

Some additional background: I do an interview radio program (and podcast) on which I talk mostly with authors, but I'd like to branch out and interview documentarians as well. I have a decent stable of places to find out what's up with new books, but it's tougher to get a line on indie docs that don't have studio backing or wide distribution, much less contact info for the filmmakers themselves.

posted by colinmarshall to media & arts (4 comments total)

It's not real specific, but Netflix is king of the documentary distribution game these days...

Also, here is a forum that looks like it's dedicated to what you are looking for -- maybe someone there can point you to other forums...
posted by olddogeyes at 12:43 AM on February 12

Also, here is one documentary with a link to the creators website...
posted by olddogeyes at 12:49 AM on February 12

The Documentary Blog has trailers & is geared towards new releases/what's on at festivals.

The best site with links to streaming documentaries on the net is QuicksilverScreen forums. The Best Free Documentaries blog is also worth bookmarking as well.
posted by dydecker at 12:56 AM on February 12

Snagfilms is a great resource of streaming documentaries (and some info); their blogroll might lead you to some other good resources.
posted by carrienation at 11:08 PM on February 12