Authentic Arc Inc

Educational and community programs:authentic arc is committed to providing resources and education to help filmmakers and aspiring filmmakers at the critical junctures of documentary production and distribution. Through workshops, seminars, webinars and one-to-one coaching, we will educate filmmakers on the tasks not taught in film school. These include how to create a pitch deck, approaching potential funders, creating a compelling website, submitting their films to broadcasters (such as pbs), securing theatrical and online distribution, and organizing grassroots outreach campaigns to raise awareness of their films. Filmmakers can also learn from each other's experiences, and we will facilitate in-person and on line gatherings for the independent documentary community. Authentic arc will also share information and materials about independent documentary filmmaking for the general public.

Programs to educate content creators on how to bring their work to audiences:at authentic arc, we aim to empower independent documentary filmmakers to succeed in their craft by providing them with the important tools and knowledge. One crucial aspect of succeeding as a filmmaker, whether seeking funding or seeking distribution, is developing a clear strategy and an efficient marketing plan. Through our seminars, webinars and social media, we will educate filmmakers on the best tools available to help them finish their films, find distribution and share them with the public.

Fiscal sponsorships:authentic arc intends to serve as a fiscal sponsor of projects that further authentic arc's charitable mission of supporting the independent documentary film community. Our fiscal sponsorships may include direct projects (model a, where the project belongs to authentic arc and is implemented by its employees and volunteers), independent contractor projects (model b, where the project belongs to authentic arc but is conducted by a separate organization under a contract), and pre-approved grant relationships (model c, where theproject applies to authentic arc for grant funding, authentic arc approves the project as a grantee, and authentic arc makes grants to the grantee to carry out the project). Authentic arc will have a fiscal sponsorship agreement with each project to ensure the project furthers authentic arc's charitable mission.