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London Film School launches MA in Documentary Filmmaking programme
The London Film School is launching a new Master of Arts course in Documentary Filmmaking, set to start in January 2024 (applications open 15 May). This two-year full-time programme will provide students with opportunities to create numerous documentary films and exercises as part of a film crew or individually. The course will offer students in-depth…
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goEast announces festival jury, sets final programme for 2023 festival
The programme for the 23rd edition of the #goEast Film Festival has officially been presented by festival director Heleen Gerritsen. The event will run from April 26 to May 2 and feature 110 films from 18 countries, 16 German premieres, one international premiere and one world premiere. goEast will include a number of film talks,…
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IDFA announces Amsterdam cinema for year-round documentary activities
The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has always been a hub for documentary filmmakers, industry professionals, and audiences from all over the world. Now, #IDFA has been given an exciting opportunity by the Municipality of Amsterdam to expand its reach with a new home in the iconic Vondelpark. The Vondelpark Pavilion, a historic building…
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GoEast announces opening film, competition titles for 2023 festival
goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film is returning for its 23rd edition, from April 26 to May 2, 2023. This year’s festival is taking place in Wiesbaden and the surrounding region, with a portion of the programme available for online streaming in Germany in collaboration with VoD platform Filmwerte. The festival’s Competition…
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Apply now for the East Silver Short Pitch Programme
If you’re looking for an opportunity to showcase your work and connect with industry professionals, the Short Pitch Program is here for you. Until April 13, you can apply to be one of the five selected short documentary film projects in the rough cut stage to pitch to sales agents, distributors, and festival and TV…
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Dok.incubator reveals eight selected talents for 2023
Dok.incubator, a well-known rough-cut training program for documentary filmmakers, has announced its final selection of documentaries for 2023. This year, the workshop will bring together eight project teams from #Europe, #Iran, and #Bhutan to work with international editors, producers, and sales representatives. The goal of the program is to sharpen each film’s cut, shape its…
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DOK.fest München connects formats to audiences with new international conference
Creating a successful TV programme is not an easy task. With a plethora of options available, how can one ensure that their documentary film is picked? How can you attract and “seduce” your audience into watching your programme? These are some of the questions that will be tackled in the international conference at DOK.fest München,…
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DocAviv announces 2023 Israeli competition, further festival details
Docaviv, Israel’s biggest documentary film festival and the only one dedicated exclusively to the genre is back for its 25th-anniversary edition. The festival will take place from May 11th to May 20th at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and other venues around the city. This year, the festival will showcase dozens of new local and international…
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Winners announced for 2023 East Doc Platform
On March 30, the East Doc Platform Partners’ Awards and the Closing Ceremony of One World & East Doc Platform recognized the outstanding achievements of filmmakers and producers. Meanwhile, at the One World Film Festival, two films supported by the Institute of Documentary Film were recognized for their excellence. We Will Not Fade Away received…