Documentary Filmmaker Mentor Session: Nancy Blachman

Event ID: PP1149597

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Venue: Liberty (Omni Downtown)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Doc Filmmakers, Funding/Artist Support, Producers/Production.

Contributors

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