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First Chilean documentary to feature at Venice Critics Week
After its triumph at the 2022 Cannes Docs, Malqueridas is set to be featured in the parallel section of the prestigious 80th Venice International Film Festival, participating in the 38th Settimana Internazionale della Critica de Venezia. Directed by #Tana Gilbert# and produced by #Paola Castillo#, Malqueridas portrays the daily lives of incarcerated mothers in #Chile,…
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Milan’s Visioni dal Mondo announces international competition for ninth festival
The International Contest at the 9th International Documentary Festival Visioni dal Mondo (14-17 September) will feature the Italian premiere of nine documentary films competing for the Visioni dal Mondo Best International Documentary Award. This award holds a value of €3,000 and will be adjudicated by a panel of international jurors, including Susana Fernandez, the head…
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Sarajevo Film Festival announces full 2023 documentary competition
The 29th Sarajevo Film Festival is just around the corner, and 49 films are vying for the prestigious Heart of Sarajevo awards. The festival’s competition sections, spanning feature films, documentaries, short films, and student productions, will showcase a total of 22 world premieres, 2 international premieres, 22 regional premieres, and 3 national premieres. In the…
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Baltic Sea Docs unveils complete lineup for 27th edition
Baltic Sea Forum for Documentaries has announced the selection for its 27th edition. As the leading documentary pitching event in the Baltic countries, Baltic Sea Docs focuses on projects from the broader #Baltic Sea# region, #Eastern Europe#, and #Caucasus. With an impressive lineup of 20 projects being presented for the first time and four projects…
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MDOC – Melgaço International Documentary Film Festival announces complete 2023 programme
With 32 thought-provoking films nominated for prestigious awards like the Jean-Loup Passek Award and the D. Quixote Prize, MDOC – Melgaço International Documentary Film Festival (MDOC) invites audiences to delve into a world in crisis and challenges to contemplate universal issues. The Official Jury for this edition boasts an impressive lineup of industry professionals. Led…
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DokuFest to put focus on Québécois documentary for 22nd festival
This year, #DokuFest, in collaboration with #RIDM – Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal, has chosen to turn its gaze towards #Canada, specifically highlighting the province of #Québec. With a curated programme that spans across different generations of creators, the festival offers an enticing overview of contemporary documentary cinema. DokuFest’s programme presents an array of…
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B2B Doc partners with Odesa IFF for 2023 Documentary Industry Days programme
B2B Doc, Odesa IFF, and Gdynia Film Center join forces to bring you the Documentary Industry Days of Odesa IFF in #Gdynia, #Poland. From August 28 to 31, this event promises to be a haven for filmmakers looking to showcase their projects and network with like-minded individuals. The industry programme is packed with three main…
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New industry initiative connects rising film talents worldwide
In a new collaboration, the Locarno Film Festival, Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, #IFFR, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival have come together to launch an initiative called Launchpad. Aimed at supporting emerging film professionals in various industry sectors, Launchpad facilitates access to a network of prestigious film festivals throughout the…
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DokuFest announces complete 2023 competition programme
DokuFest has announced the complete lineup of films for its 22nd edition. With an increase of 22% in submissions compared to the previous year, the festival received a total of 3,481 films from 111 countries. 104 films were selected across eight competition sections with more in the complete programme to come. As an esteemed platform…