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FIPADOC asks «Is This How People Live?» at 2024 festival
From 19th to 27th January, Biarritz will become the focal point of documentary storytelling with the 6th edition of #Fipadoc. This year, the festival surpasses previous offerings, presenting an impressive lineup of over 140 films, including 25 short films and 5 documentary series, alongside 19 digital experiences. All exist under the 2024 festival theme, «Is…
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Sunny Side of the Doc reveals 2024 Global Pitch selections
Sunny Side of the Doc has announced its latest lineup following a global call for entries last October. The event received over 130 project submissions from 45 countries, indicating a significant international interest, particularly from filmmakers in African and Asia-Pacific nations. The majority of the selected projects, about two-thirds, are from first or second-time filmmakers.…
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Ji.hlava IDFF Emerging Producers name their top film picks
The Emerging Producers program, a hallmark of the Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, recently unveiled a compelling list of 88 films, selected by its alumni as their most admired works. This compilation, chosen by 218 up-and-coming producers, encompasses a wide array of cinematic masterpieces. These selections offer a window into the tapestry of influences shaping…
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FIFDH announces 2024 Impact Filmmaking for Social Justice webinar details
The upcoming «Impact Days Webinar» on 18 January, 2024, from #FIFDH, promises to delve into the intricate and often perilous world of impact filmmaking, particularly in the realm of #social justice# and #human rights#. The focus is on a critical question: How do we safeguard the activists we spotlight while amplifying their message? Documentaries have…
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DAFilms presents best platform debuts of 2023 programme
Discover the expertly curated collection of the most remarkable films that made their debut on DAFilms in 2023. This year’s finest selections at DAFilms span from 1976 through 2022, embracing a global tapestry from Croatia to Cameroon, and from Argentina to India. The collection showcases a range of filmmaking techniques, from cutting-edge digital surveillance footage…
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Thessaloniki Film Festival and iMEdD open podcast call for submissions
The Thessaloniki Film Festival and iMEdD invite podcasters and media professionals globally to submit ideas for a podcast development project. Winners will produce an audio documentary with iMEdD support, focusing on journalistic research. Submissions should be original, journalistically valuable, and feasible. Fictional elements or monologues are not accepted. Submissions are open until January 31, 2024,…
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FIFDH announces 2024 Impact Days selections and webinar theme
The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) proudly announces the sixth edition of its esteemed professional program, #Impact Days#. This unique initiative continues to champion human rights through the power of documentary filmmaking, emphasising the transformative role of collaboration in promoting global awareness and action. Each year, Impact Days undertakes a threefold…
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Taskovski Films offers new masterclass and retreats as part of December #DocsConnect
The Taskovski Films’ #DocsConnect training programme has announced several beneficial events for documentary creators of all descriptions. With December’s masterclass, the launch of an exclusive residency and masterclass series in Sitges, Spain, and a conscious filmmaking retreat in India, these initiatives focuses on providing filmmakers, producers, and distributors with proper self-care and advanced skills in…
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Watch Docs 2023: the complete winners
The 23rd #WATCH DOCS# International Film Festival celebrated 20 Days in Mariupol by Mstyslav Chernov as its winning film. Lauded for its impactful portrayal of Russia’s war crimes in Mariupol, the film transcends journalism, bringing crucial awareness to global audiences. Motherland by Hanna Badziaka and Alexandr Mihalkovich received a Special Mention for its poignant depiction…