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HUMAN IDFF announces 2024 Norwegian Competition titles
The HUMAN International Documentary Film Festival, Oslo’s premier event celebrating documentary filmmaking, is set to take place from 4th to 10th March, 2024. This year’s festival features two competitive programmes, including a special segment dedicated to ten new Norwegian documentaries. These films are in the running for the HUMAN Award 2024, accompanied by a cash…
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CPH:FORUM announces full 2024 selections, new awards
CPH:FORUM 2024, scheduled from March 17-22, 2024, is set to host an impressive roster of filmmakers and producers, including the likes of #Rintu Thomas#, #Sushmit Ghosh#, #Sky Hopinka#, and #Talal Derki#. Their projects, alongside others, will vie for prestigious awards at #CPH:INDUSTRY. The selection of 32 projects for this year’s forum represents a diverse array…
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Chile brings two world premieres to 74th Berlinale
The 74th #Berlinale will feature a Chilean participation from 15 to 21 February. This representation is orchestrated under the auspices of CinemaChile and Chiledoc, organisations dedicated to promoting Chilean films and documentaries on an international scale, with the support of ProChile. The festival lineup includes the feature film Oasis, directed by Tamara Uribe and Felipe…
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The 26th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival welcomes Dimitris Papaioannou
The 26th Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival (TiDF) proudly hosts the acclaimed artist #Dimitris Papaioannou#, an extraordinary figure in the realms of directing, choreography, visual art, and performance. This year’s festival shines a spotlight on the multifaceted talents of Papaioannou, celebrating his innovative approach to art and its communication with audiences. A highlight of the festival…
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FIFDH announces full 2024 Impact Days programme
Kicking off the new year, the FIFDH Impact Days programme, both online and in-person, features an Impact Lab tailored for handpicked film projects, alongside a strategic workshop designed for NGOs and global organisations in January and February. Come March, Geneva transforms into a hub of inspiration, inviting a professional audience of NGOs, financiers, and filmmakers.…
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Krakow Film Festival bestows dual 2024 Dragon of Dragons awards
The 64th Krakow Film Festival bestows the prestigious Dragon of Dragons award to two luminaries of the film industry: American director #Godfrey Reggio# and Polish cinematographer #Jacek Petrycki#. This dual recognition highlights their distinct contributions to cinema, bridging American and Polish film heritage. Godfrey Reggio, known for his pioneering work in environmental documentaries, particularly the…
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Balkan Documentary Center launches new local development & funding initiative
The Balkan Documentary Center‘s new initiative, «Balkan Watchers – Media Program for Documentary Films and Podcasts,» addresses the urgent need for a safe and supportive environment for journalists, filmmakers, and activists, who often face daunting challenges like self-censorship and various threats in the #Balkans and surrounding regions. Recognising the crucial role of media in fostering…
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CPH:DOX explores consciousness with 2024 opening film
The Danish documentary Life and Other Problems is set to open the 21st edition of #CPH:DOX, taking place from 13-24 March, 2024, in Copenhagen. Directed by #Max Kestner#, the film delves into existential questions, exploring the nature of life, #consciousness, and interconnectedness. The documentary, also nominated for the #DOX:AWARD, revolves around a decade-old incident involving…
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Fipadoc 2024: the complete winners
#Fipadoc, held from 19 to 27 January in Biarritz, France, celebrated outstanding achievements in documentary filmmaking. Here is a comprehensive list of the winners across various categories. Fipadoc 2024 winners Grand Prix Documentaire International Sauna Sisterhood (Smoke Sauna Sisterhood) (dir. Anna Hints) Grand Prix Documentaire National Un Pasteur (A Shepherd) (dir. Louis Hanquet) Grand Prix…