Get ready for an episode packed with surprises! First up, our beloved former host, Josh Lindsay, makes a triumphant return, stepping in for Jason Rugg. His presence adds a special spark to today’s show. And that’s not all – we’re also joined by the PR powerhouse, Andrew Seth Cohen from “Impact 24 PR.”

Discover how Andrew and Christian’s paths converged when “Impact 24 PR” extended a helping hand to Documentary First during their electrifying “Emmy” run. Christian’s excitement knows no bounds, thanks to the stellar filmmakers that “Impact 24 PR” has introduced to our audience.

For filmmakers, navigating the realm of publicists and PR can feel like a mystifying maze. That’s precisely why Andrew’s insights are invaluable. Beyond his PR wizardry, Andrew is a seasoned animator, adding another layer to his creative repertoire.

In this episode, Andrew unveils his deep-seated passion for storytelling and filmmaking, revealing how it seamlessly melded with his role as a PR specialist. He spills the beans on his strategies for propelling films into the Emmy spotlight.

We wrap things up with a cliffhanger! What are the common missteps filmmakers make in their PR journey, whether they’re teaming up with a publicist or going solo? The answer lies in our next episode, so be sure to tune in!

‌Timecodes:

• Introduction to Andrew Seth Cohen and his story 00.00
• Emmy campaign strategies for filmmakers. 9:33
• Filmmaking, awards, budget and PR strategies. 14:01
• DocuView Déjà Vu Segment. 19:05

DocuView Déjà Vu Recommendation links:

Andrew: The Two Escobars, 2010, 104mins, ESPN 30 for 30 or Disney+, IMDB Link: The Two Escobars (2010) ⭐ 8.1 | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Josh: Quarterback, 2023, Series, Netflix, IMDB Link: Quarterback (TV Series 2023– ) ⭐ 8.1 | Documentary, Sport

Christian: “Ganz normale Manner – Der vergessene Holocaust” (Ordinary Men), 2022, 58mins, Netflix, IMDB Link: Ganz normale Männer – Der ‘vergessene Holocaust’ (TV Movie 2022) ⭐ 7.0 | Documentary, History, War