documentary premiere
Nonfiction film launch
A documentary premiere is the first public screening of a documentary film, typically at a film festival, theater, or special event before wider release.
Premieres often include the filmmakers and subjects in attendance: The documentary premiere at Sundance drew a standing ovation.
The term also applies to first broadcasts on television or streaming platforms.
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- press screeningPre-release showing for journalists
- film debutInitial cinematic appearance
- debutFirst public appearance
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
red carpet event · film festival · opening night · opening remarks · audience · audience reaction · director · filmmaker · indie film · behind the scenes · Q&A · Sundance · cinema · unveiling · exclusive · standing ovation · critics · applause
documentary premiereclosing night
Last scheduled performance
streaming release · wide release · theatrical run · general release · television broadcast
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