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Barcelona’s Jambika Docs launches with a vision for quality non-fiction films
Jambika Docs, a boutique international sales agency headquartered in Barcelona, officially launched with a mission to connect audiences worldwide with captivating and educational nonfiction films. The agency is founded on a commitment to curating high-quality, diverse, and impactful documentaries that resonate across cultures. Jambika Docs’ philosophy centres on quality over quantity. As filmmakers themselves, the…
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Taskovski Training Program partners FDCP to continue the growth of Filipino documentary sector
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has partnered with the #DocsConnect #Taskovski Training# Program in an ambitious effort to further strengthen the country’s burgeoning documentary film sector. The #Philippines has a rich cinematic tradition, with filmmakers like #Brillante Mendoza# and #Lav Diaz# gaining international recognition. In recent years, the documentary genre has emerged…
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Raoul Peck announced as 2025 Visions du Réel guest of honour
Renowned Haitian filmmaker #Raoul Peck# has been named Guest of Honour for the 56th edition of Visions du Réel, taking place from 4 to 13 April, 2025. The festival will feature a retrospective of his non-fiction work, a screening of his latest film Ernest Cole: Lost and Found ahead of its Swiss theatrical release, and…
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FIFDH launches Swiss Focus at 2025 Impact Days
March 2025 will mark the debut of Swiss Focus, a new event under the #FIFDH Impact Days initiative, designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among Swiss impact stakeholders, international guests, and filmmakers from all Swiss language regions. As part of Impact Days, the event aims to bridge connections and facilitate collaborations between filmmakers, NGOs, impact…
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Trieste Film Festival announces full programme for 36th edition
The 36th edition of the Trieste Film Festival returns from 16–24 January 2025. Under the direction of #Nicoletta Romeo#, this year’s festival showcases over 130 films, including Italian premieres, competitions, and thematic sections. This year’s overarching theme delves into the turbulence of the #Balkans from the 1990s to the present, exploring how families—dysfunctional, fluid, and…
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New study shows Chilean docs shining across the international stage
A new study by #Chiledoc has highlighted the growing global impact of Chilean non-fiction cinema. Conducted between October and November 2023, the study surveyed Chilean audiovisual companies about the internationalisation and commercialisation of their documentaries during 2022-2023. The results reflect notable increases in sales, festival selections, and co-productions. The study found an 8.8% growth in…
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Balkan Documentary Center extends deadlines for 2025 submissions
The Balkan Documentary Center (BDC) has announced extended submission deadlines for its flagship training programs aimed at fostering independent journalism and documentary filmmaking across the Balkan region and beyond. The new deadlines are: DOCU Rough Cut Boutique: January 13, 2025 Balkan Watchers: January 19, 2025 BDC Discoveries: March 10, 2025 Key Programs Open for Submission…
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Applications open for Ex Oriente Film documentary laboratory 2025
The Ex Oriente Film documentary laboratory calls on ambitious creators to join its international programme, designed to elevate creative documentary projects and challenge the boundaries of storytelling. With applications now open, filmmakers can develop their projects, gain unique access to industry professionals, and receive tailored mentorship from exceptional talents. This year’s programme will support 12…
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Sunny Side of the Doc 2025 opens calls for projects and applications
Sunny Side of the Doc has announced the opening of submissions for its 2025 edition. This year’s calls for projects and applications present two major opportunities for global collaboration in the documentary industry. The first initiative is the Call for Projects: Pitch Sessions aimed at fostering international co-productions. Documentary creators can apply to pitch their…