© Dovile Sermokas
D'Hub
The Hard Truth: How Not to Earn on Documentaries
15 Jun, 2025, 10.45 AM @ Atelier Gardens
Event language: English
A brutally honest conversation about the financial realities of documentary filmmaking. We’ll talk about the personal and financial investments it takes, the struggle to manage cash flow, and why passion alone isn’t enough. This session sheds light on the systemic challenges of funding, sustaining careers, and how the industry might rethink value and viability in nonfiction storytelling.
Tickets
D'Hub
15 Jun
10.45 AM
Atelier Gardens
Program Info
Conversation with Christian Popp
Guest
Christian Popp
Christian is a senior film producer and former commissioning editor with over 25 years of experience in the European film industry. He has produced over 50 documentaries and short fiction films with leading companies across Germany and France. His work has been selected by major festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Berlinale, Venice, and IDFA. Christian is also an active mentor and consultant for programs like IDFAcademy, EAVE, and Documentary Campus.
Tickets
D'Hub
15 Jun
10.45 AM
Atelier Gardens
