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‘My Stolen Planet’ triumphs at MDOC 2024
The 10th edition of the #MDOC – Melgaço International Documentary Film Festival concluded with the announcement of the 2024 winners. Iranian director Farahnaz Sharifi’s film, My Stolen Planet, secured the Jean-Loup Passek Award for Best International Feature Film. This documentary delves into Sharifi’s personal history, exploring themes of migration and memory through a unique narrative…
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Ukrainian documentaries and photo exhibition come to DokuFest
This year, #DokuFest will host nine Ukrainian documentary films from #Docudays UA# and a photo exhibition titled «UA_24022022.JPG.» The festival’s organisers emphasise that the Focus Ukraine program transcends artistic exchange, representing a crucial rebuilding effort for both #Kosovo and #Ukraine. By sharing stories of resilience, this initiative aims to bridge cultural gaps and foster empathy.…
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DokuFest 2024 unveils eclectic DokuNights music lineup for 23rd edition
DokuFest is set to elevate its musical offerings with the announcement of its full lineup for the 23rd edition. This year’s festival, taking place from 2nd to 10th August, will transform Prizren into a sonic playground with a citywide embrace of music across three distinct stages. Curated by #Nita Deda# and #Leart Rama#, the #DokuNights…
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DokuFest unveils exciting lineup for «View From the World» programme
DokuFest has announced a dynamic selection of films for its acclaimed «View From the World» strand, showcasing some of the year’s most compelling and politically engaged nonfiction work. Among the ten selected films are notable titles such as No Other Land, Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat, and Direct Action, all of which highlight pressing political…
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Sarajevo Film Festival 2024 announces Documentary Competition programme
The Sarajevo Film Festival has unveiled its Competition Programme for Documentary Films, curated by #Rada Šešić#. This year’s lineup features 21 films, with 19 competing for awards and two showcased out of competition. The selection includes a mix of world, international, European, regional, and Bosnian and Herzegovinian premieres, promising a diverse and enriching cinematic experience.…
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FIFAC Announces Jury for 6th Edition of Amazonie-Caraïbes Documentary Film Festival
The Festival International du Film documentaire Amazonie-Caraïbes (FIFAC) has revealed that #Gessica Généus#, a renowned Haitian actress, singer, and director, will serve as the President of the Jury for its 6th edition. The festival is set to take place from 8 to 12 October, 2024, in Saint-Laurent du Maroni, French Guiana. Généus, who has been…
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DokuFest announces competition films and theme for 23rd edition
DokuFest has revealed the full lineup of films set to compete in its 23rd edition. The festival received 3,325 submissions from 119 countries, from which 102 films were selected across eight competition sections. The festival will feature World, International, and European premieres, cementing DokuFest’s role as a significant launchpad for both documentary and narrative short…
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MDOC – Melgaço International Documentary Festival returns with a commemorative edition
Between 29 July and 4 August, the picturesque border village of Melgaço will once again transform into the epicentre of international documentary cinema, hosting the 10th edition of the MDOC—Melgaço International Documentary Festival. This year’s festival is dedicated to pressing global themes, including the Palestinian conflict, human rights, migration, colonialism, the environment, and gender issues,…
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HBO Development Award and FOCUSFOX Prize announced for Verzió DocLab 2024
The 9th #Verzió DocLab#, an esteemed five-day international editing workshop and pitch forum, is set to take place from 5-9 November 2024, during the 21st Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Budapest. This year, for the first time, #HBO is joining as a sponsor, introducing the €1500 HBO Development Award aimed at fostering…