Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Questions to ask yourself before you decide to embark on this journey -- A little research goes a long way -- What is it worth to you and the world? -- What is a business plan and why do I need it? -- Business plan outline -- To sizzle or not to sizzle -- Securing investors -- Crowd funding -- Grants and alternative funding sources -- What are your legal requirements? -- Your team -- How do I get what I want from an interview? -- B-roll and other cool stuff that makes your film a film -- Putting all the pieces together to tell a compelling story -- All that other stuff -- Film festivals -- Theatrical and third-party distributors -- Self-distribution and ancillary products -- Marketing (traditional, grassroots, social).

"Everything you need to know to make a documentary: from preliminary research on topics and audiences, to developing a business plan and securing funding, to working with a production team and interviewees, to post-production, marketing, and distribution. This down-to-earth guide is truly an all-access pass to what goes on behind the camera"--