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Biografilm celebrates 20 years; announces full 2024 programme
The much-anticipated 20th edition of the #Biografilm Festival (7 – 17 June) and was officially unveiled today in the historic Sala Tassinari of the Bologna Municipality. The program for this milestone edition reflects the festival’s continued dedication to exploring contemporary documentary cinema. This year’s program promises films that navigate the varied landscape of real-life storytelling.…
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Extended Deadline for 2024 AJD Industry Days Announced
Documentary filmmakers now have additional time to submit their projects for the third edition of the Al Jazeera Documentary (AJD) Industry Days. The submission deadline has been extended to 15 June 2024. AJD Industry Days will be held from 14 to 16 September 2024, in Sarajevo. This event invites documentary filmmakers from #Southeast Europe#, the…
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Extended Submission Deadline Announced for the 7th AJB DOC Film Festival
The Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) has announced an extension of the submission deadline for its seventh edition. Filmmakers and production companies now have until midnight on 3 June, 2024, to submit their works. The AJB DOC Film Festival will be held in Sarajevo from 13 to 17 September, 2024. Submissions can…
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Docudays UA announces full 2024 DOCU/PRO industry programme
The 21st #Docudays UA# International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival, set to unfold in #Kyiv from 31 May to 6 June, is not just a celebration of compelling narratives and visual storytelling. It is also a vital forum for industry professionals to converge, share knowledge, and foster collaboration. Central to this initiative are the DOCU/PRO…
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A dual journey of memory and resilience at Docudays UA
This year’s #Docudays UA# (31 May – 6 June) festival features two compelling programmes: DOCU/UKRAINE and DOCU/ART. Each presents unique narratives that delve into the heart of resilience, identity, and the preservation of memory. DOCU/UKRAINE: Chronicles of Resilience The DOCU/UKRAINE programme features five films that vividly depict Ukraine’s struggle for independence and the challenges faced…
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Docudays UA announces 2024 DOCU/WORLD & DOCU/YOUTH titles
The 2024 #Docudays UA# has announced its DOCU/WORLD 2024 proudly unveils its ten feature-length international films, including a standout from Ukraine, and a compelling DOCU/YOUTH programme exploring the journey of adolescence. This year’s selection aims to enrich the audience’s understanding of the world through a diverse geopolitical lens while capturing the pivotal moments of youth.…
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KineDok unveils 2024/2025 documentary programme
This May, #KineDok introduces a new collection of documentary films and shorts. Comprising 17 full-length documentaries and a compelling selection of shorts, the collection offers viewers across Central and Eastern Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, Georgia) an array of films that delve into contemporary societal issues, personal narratives, and historical reflections. KineDok’s commitment…
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Chiledoc heads robust Chilean presence at 2024 Cannes Docs – Marché du Film
Chilean documentary cinema is once again poised to make an impact at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with a robust presence in the Docs-in-Progress Showcase at #Cannes Docs#. The event, scheduled for 20 May, will feature four projects from Chile, each in different stages of completion. One of the projects is Aliyá, Yeridá directed by…
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Navigating censorship and security in Belarusian film with VODBLISK
Since its launch in March 2023, VODBLISK has become a crucial platform for independent Belarusian cinema. Led by #Volia Chajkouskaya#, a prominent figure in Belarus’s film industry and the head of the Northern Lights Nordic-Baltic Film Festival (4 – 21 November, 2024), VODBLISK (Водбліск)—meaning «reflection» in Belarusian—stands out for its role in showcasing narratives that…