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Center for Media Social Impact unveils findings on most comprehensive documentary representation study to date
From the Center for Media & Social Impact at American University, The Lens Reflected has released its findings as the most expansive research on #representation within the documentary industry. Ultimately, the results of the study say that, from 2014 to 2020 (2021/2022 saw the study being conducted and, thus, features no date from those years),…
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ZagrebDox launches Dox of War call for entries
Running from 27 – 31 March, 2023, #ZAGREBDOX PRO#, the industry side of #ZagrebDox brings together documentary filmmakers through analysis of their submitted projects, along with recommendations and suggestions for their further development, including one-year online mentoring, case studies, group and individual discussions, masterclass lectures, special film screenings and round tables. With a special area…
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FIFDH announces 16 projects for 2023 Impact Days
Out of 110 international documentary submissions, 16 projects have been selected for the 2023 #FIFDH Impact Days. With topics ranging from human trafficking in Bangladesh to asylum procedures in #Switzerland to Indigenous rights in #Jordan, from child soldiers in #Yemen to reproductive rights in the #Dominican Republic#, topics of relevance across the world are represented.…
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Porto/Post/Doc 2022: the complete winners
The 2022 edition of Portugal’s Porto/Post/Doc has come to an end with winners announced across all sections. The festival ran from 16 to 26 November in cinemas in Porto and selectively in Lisbon. See the complete list of Porto/Post/Doc 2022 winners below. Porto/Post/Doc 2022 winners Grand Jury Prize: A Little Love Package (dir. Gastón Solnicki)…
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CPH:DOX announces new, emerging filmmaker-focused programme
CPH:DOX will launch INTRO:DOX, a brand-new initiative welcoming emerging filmmakers working on their first or second non-fiction feature. INTRO:DOX looks to bring together a new generation of storytellers to join in the established industry ecosystem, while also helping reform it. INTRO:DOX will open the CPH:INDUSTRY 2023 programme with a full day of introductory sessions through…
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The Why Foundation looks at international criminal justice problems with new campaign
In over 100 countries, prison systems currently operate well above official capacity, while mass incarceration generates significant profits for private companies in many of them. In others, women are imprisoned for fleeing #domestic violence#, #forced marriage#, and #rape. With such persistent issues surrounding global #criminal justice#, The Why Foundation has launched its «Caught in the…
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IDFA 2022: the complete winners
Following the announcement of IDFA Forum 2022 winners earlier in the week, the full list of awarded films at the 35th festival have now been announced. IDFA 2022 Awards Best Film: Apolonia, Apolonia (dir. Lea Glob) – Denmark, Poland, France Best Directing: Much Ado About Dying (dir. Simon Chambers) – Ireland, United Kingdom Best Editing:…
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IDFA Forum announces 2022 awards
The 2022 #IDFA Forum Awards have been announced, each coming with a cash prize of €1,500. For Best Pitch, Kani Lapuerta’s Niñxs (Mexico, Germany) was awarded. The film follows Karla, a 14-year-old trans girl, who, together with the director weave their stories of transition. Then, the award for Best Rough Cut went to Alison O’Daniel’s…
