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Ji.hlava IDFF awards €110,000 in film support and announces best VR project
The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival awarded €110,000 to three compelling projects from Central and Eastern Europe as part of its Ji.hlava / JB Films support scheme, a new initiative backed by Czech entrepreneur #Jan Barta#. This funding aims to bolster documentary storytelling in the region, fostering voices that are often overlooked in international circuits.…
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«We need to create a space where people with different positions are willing to have an open debate and talk with each other in a civilised manner»
DOK LEIPZIG: Christoph Terhechte provides insights into DOK Leipzig’s curatorial approach, its role within the European festival landscape, and its ongoing dedication to celebrating diversity and thought-provoking perspectives in documentary.
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«African cinema today stands at a dynamic crossroads»
FILM AFRICA: In our conversation with Lead Curator Keith Shiri, we explore how this year's selection highlights evolving African cinema, amplifying voices while addressing funding and distribution challenges.
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«It’s not about becoming bigger; it’s about creating connections»
BIFED: Ahead of its 11th edition, Modern Times Review spoke with Festival Coordinator Ethem Özgüven and Festival Director Petra Holzer on the festival’s origins, mission, and the challenges and opportunities ecological documentary filmmakers face today.
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Balkan Documentary Center presents Balkan Watchers at Sofia Documental
The Balkan Documentary Center ‘s new initiative, Balkan Watchers, aimed at supporting journalists, filmmakers, and activists across the #Balkans and surrounding regions presented its selected projects on Thursday, 3 October. Launched in response to increasing threats to #media freedom#, the program encourages critical storytelling through journalism-driven documentary films and podcasts. The program culminated in a…
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«We want to showcase what we believe can resonate with different audiences regardless of the subject and size»
MIA MARKET: Marco Spagnoli offers insights into MIA’s unique positioning within the European market, the evolving landscape of Italian documentary filmmaking, and how MIA fosters international collaboration while staying committed to artistic and commercial success.
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«We want to vindicate calm and tranquillity as an essential element of creation»
As the sixth edition of #Majordocs approaches from 1 to October 5 in Palma, Spain, Festival Director #Miguel Eek# delves into this year’s multifaceted program. Featuring an official selection of eight films from six countries, including Chile, Palestine, and Hungary, and inaugurating a new segment dedicated to Balearic short films, Majordocs continues to expand its…
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Report: Baltic Sea Docs 2024
BALTIC SEA DOCS: Modern Times Review looks back at the panels, screenings, and presentations that made up the 2024 Baltic Sea Forum for Documentaries.
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TRAUMA: An intimate story of family trauma and exploitation, tackling patriarchal structures and the complex life of migrant labourers.