Documentary Filmmaker Mentor Session: Lina Lyte Plioplyte (Lyte Films)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Doc Filmmakers, Funding/Artist Support, Producers/Production, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution".
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Contributors
- Lina Lyte Plioplyte
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