SILVERDOCS 2005: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival and Conference
June 14-19, 2005
SILVERDOCS offers sponsors and guests a significant gateway of exposure to the film and television community and the culturally savvy DC audience, drawing political and media leaders to its diverse screening, conference and events lineup. SILVERDOCS also draws thousands of DC area residents for outdoor events, free screenings, bus tours and more. The Festival and Conference are headquartered at the exquisite AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. Programs also take place at the Cinema Lounge and Discovery Communications World Headquarters, both located just steps away. This close proximity creates a campus-like atmosphere for filmmakers and industry guests, fostering open dialogue and easy communication.
SILVERDOCS 2004 At-a-Glance
- Over 12,000 in attendance
- 6 days of screenings
- 79 films
- 3-day International Documentary Conference
- 7 world premieres
- 9 US premieres
- 90 percent of Festival filmmakers in attendance
- 1,200 film submissions from over 70 countries
- Key decision makers from more than 40 broadcast and cable outlets worldwide
MEDIA
Press on SILVERDOCS films has included coverage by The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA TODAY, The Boston Globe, The Baltimore Sun, CableFAX Daily, The Hollywood Reporter, Real Screen, Variety, The Washingtonian, Washington City Paper, Bangkok Post, CSPAN, CNN Headline News, NPR and WAMU, in addition to widespread and diverse regional, local and online coverage.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For more information, contact Topher Kandik, Sponsorship & Events,
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910 - 301.495.6748
tkandik@AFI.com
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