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B2B Doc scheduled to kick off expanded 2023 programme

In the face of tumultuous times in #Eastern Europe#, local filmmakers are not only enduring but are also on a quest to make their voices heard. Acting as a conduit for these important narratives is #B2B Doc#, a pivotal organisation that has transitioned its annual flagship event into a more expansive format in 2023 – Documentary Industry Days. This year, B2B Doc is introducing two new pitching sessions tailored for different stages of film production. «Cutting Edge» is intended for projects in the advanced editing phase, while «Launch Pad» aims to provide a platform for films still in the production…

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In the face of tumultuous times in #Eastern Europe#, local filmmakers are not only enduring but are also on a quest to make their voices heard. Acting as a conduit for these important narratives is #B2B Doc#, a pivotal organisation that has transitioned its annual flagship event into a more expansive format in 2023 – Documentary Industry Days.

This year, B2B Doc is introducing two new pitching sessions tailored for different stages of film production. «Cutting Edge» is intended for projects in the advanced editing phase, while «Launch Pad» aims to provide a platform for films still in the production stage.

In an innovative move, B2B Doc is opening its doors to filmmakers who may lack resources, offering them an opportunity to present their not-yet-fully-formed ideas to industry professionals. This gesture underscores B2B Doc’s commitment to identify untapped potential and envision what these future films could ultimately become.

Beyond pitching, the event also features an array of discussions and masterclasses. Networking is highly encouraged, serving as a breeding ground for future collaborations. The underlying ethos is that these collective efforts not only contribute to the evolution of the documentary film industry but also have a ripple effect of fostering positive change in communities and nations at large.

Scouting Session

  • Alex Rodins’ Art Message (dir. Helen Yasinskaya) – Belarus
  • Echoes of Avey (dir. Atanur Nabiyeva) – Azerbaijan
  • Milena: Between Strange Borders (dir. Sabina Asadova, Mira Oyetoro) – Ukraine
  • Sky Nomads (dir. Aytaj Khalig Suleymanova) – Azerbaijan
  • The First Swallow (dir. Sandro Visotski, Joanna Rój) – Poland, Georgia
  • Unknown No.1 (dir. Markiian Miroshnychenko) – Ukraine

Cutting Edge Piutching

  • A Picture to Remember (dir. Olga Chernykh) – Ukraine, France, Germany
  • Divia (dir. Dmytro Hreshko) – Ukraine, Poland
  • Ever Since I Knew Myself (dir. Maka Godaladze) – Georgia, Germany
  • Flowers of Ukraine (dir. Adelina Borets) – Ukraine, Poland
  • Swinging Fields (dir. Sareen Hairabedian) – USA, France, Ireland
  • Up in the Air (dir. Oksana Syhareva) – Ukraine, Czech Republic, Lithuania
  • Zinema (dir. Kornii Hrytsiuk) – Ukraine, Luxembourg

Launch Pad Pitching

  • Ashes Settling in Layers on the Surface (dir. Zoya Laktionova) – Ukraine, France, Slovenia
  • Foto Galatasary (dir. Anahit Ghazarvan) – Armenia
  • Grounding (dir Merri Mkrtchyan) – Armenia
  • Heart Don’t Be Afraid (dir. Ana Kvichidze) – Georgia
  • Leave Easy Come Back Safe (dir. Masaha Maroz, Sasha Kulak) – France
  • Letters (dir. Andrei Kutsila) – Poland
  • MEMO ’94 (dir. Kornii Hrytsiuk) – Ukraine
  • Operation “Champion” (dir. Mariam Nikolaishvili) – Georgia
  • The Amateur Photographer’s Family Portrait (dir. Nurlan Hasanli) – Azerbaijan
  • Vera Means Belief (dir. Pavel Braila) – Moldova, Lithuania

Find more information on masterclasses, panels, and the official schedule – HERE

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