‘Observer’ Doc Director Ian Cheney on Embracing Bespoke Distribution: ‘We Are Curating an Event That Reminds Us Why We Make These Films’

‘Observer’ Doc Director Ian Cheney on Embracing Bespoke Distribution: ‘We Are Curating an Event That Reminds Us Why We Make These Films’


So the director eventized the film’s distribution by holding screenings in a wooden ark – a structure that was featured in “The Arc of Oblivion.” (“The Arc of Oblivion” is now available on TVOD.) Cheney and his team attend the interactive daylong “Observer” events, which include a screening of the film, lunch, hands-on exploration, dialogue, and reflection on the art of observation. The invitation for the event states that the goal of the day is simple – “to take time away from our busy lives to explore and celebrate the patient power of observation.”

Author: Addie Morfoot


Published at: 2025-09-10 22:09:23

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