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2024 Ji.hlava IDFF Invites U.S. Documentary Filmmakers
The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival announces the fourth Ji.hlava New Visions Forum: U.S. Docs. Scheduled for 29-31 October, 2024, the forum will present eight U.S. documentary projects in various stages of production to European decision-makers. This initiative aims to foster U.S.-European documentary co-productions and is open to a diverse range of genres and formats,…
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Breaking the silence of corruption with Film Industry Watch
In an industry where the less glamorous realities of exploitation and unethical practices often remain obscured from public view, Film Industry Watch (FIW) advocates for ethical conduct. As a non-profit entity dedicated to transparency, FIW pays particular attention to Film Festivals, Screenwriting Labs, various awards, and public Film Funds—entities predominantly supported by public funding. This…
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Doc Alliance announces nominees for 2024 awards
The prestigious #Doc Alliance# has revealed its nominees for the 2024 Doc Alliance Award. The programmers of its member festivals have selected 16 films, both feature-length and shorts. The nominees will compete for top honours in the categories of Best Feature and Best Short. This year’s selections for Best Feature include: Balomania by Sissel Morell…
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Krakow Film Festival spotlights Romanian documentary with 64th edition focus
Romanian cinema, long celebrated on the international stage, has found a new expression in documentary filmmaking that is garnering equal acclaim. At the forefront are directors such as #Radu Jude#, #Cristian Mungiu#, and #Cristi Puiu#, whose narratives have traditionally woven the complexities of Romania’s social and historical fabric. This spring, the 64th Krakow Film Festival‘s…
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KineDok launches free manual highlighting untraditional screening venues
KineDok, an established alternative film distribution platform since 2014, continues influencing documentary film screenings across Central and Eastern Europe. It has announced the launch of a comprehensive manual, «How to Set Up a Screening Venue,» which aims to guide individuals and organisations interested in organising film screenings in non-traditional settings. This manual is designed to…
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Sunny Side of the Doc announces 2024 official selection highlighting global documentary projects
The international documentary market and forum, Sunny Side of the Doc, has released its official selection for the 2024 edition. This year’s selection features 42 documentary projects from around the world. The event, slated for 24-27 June in La Rochelle, serves as a crucial platform for over 300 decision-makers from broadcasting, streaming, and film distribution…
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goEast spotlights marginalised voices across 24th edition
For the fifth consecutive year, the #goEast Film Festival is set to present the RheinMain Short Film Award, carrying a prize of €2,500. A regional festival jury of three members will select the winner, focusing on films from the post-Soviet space. Notable entries include The Late Wind by Shugyla Serzhan, which portrays a young Kazakh…
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goEast announces its 2024 competition slate of 16 films from Central & Eastern Europe
The 24th edition of the #goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film is set to commence on 24 April, 2024, in Wiesbaden, Germany. The festival, a cultural highlight of the region, is poised to present a rich collection of films with a total of €21,500 in prizes up for grabs. The most prestigious…
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dok.incubator announces eight selected 2024 projects
As the documentary film landscape continues to evolve, the #dok.incubator workshop’s final selection for 2024 stands out as a testament to the genre’s vibrant diversity and its acute sensitivity to contemporary issues. This year’s lineup features eight films, each a narrative mosaic piece reflecting the lived experiences of people across various cultural, social, and political…