AJB DOC Film Festival to be closed amidst broader network shakeup
The AJB DOC Film Festival, launched in 2018 by Al Jazeera Balkans, has officially announced the cancellation of its 8th edition. In a statement released by the organizers, the decision is attributed to the closure of the Al Jazeera Balkans channel, marking an abrupt pause in what had become a key event for documentary cinema…
-
AJB DOC Film Festival to be closed amidst broader network shakeup
The AJB DOC Film Festival, launched in 2018 by Al Jazeera Balkans, has officially announced the cancellation of its 8th edition. In a statement released by the organizers, the decision is attributed to the closure of the Al Jazeera Balkans channel, marking an abrupt pause in what had become a key event for documentary cinema…
-
4th AJD Industry Days opens submissions for 2025
The 4th edition of AJD Industry Days has officially opened its call for documentary projects, inviting filmmakers and producers from Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, and the MENA region to submit their works. Submissions will be accepted from 3 March to 31 May, 2025. The event, held from 13-15 September 2025, in Sarajevo, provides a major…
-
8th AJB DOC Film Festival opens submissions
The Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) has officially opened submissions for its 8th edition, set to take place in Sarajevo from 12 to 16 September 2025. Filmmakers and production companies from around the world are invited to submit their works by 27 May 2025, via the festival’s website or Film Freeway. Organised…
-
AJB Doc 2024: the complete winners
The seventh Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival concluded with an awards ceremony and a special screening of Al-Shifa Hospital: The Crimes They Tried to Bury. This year’s festival, held at the Bosnian Cultural Center in Sarajevo, saw unprecedented success, with all screenings selling out in advance and an audience so eager that extra chairs…
-
Land grab in Gaza
PALESTINE: The blind obedience of radical Israeli settlers, their leadership influence, and the state of Israel's displacement tactics.
-
Al Jazeera Documentary Industry Days announces full list of 2024 award winners
The 2024 edition of Al Jazeera Documentary Industry Days, held from 14th to 16th September, celebrated the creativity and impact of documentary filmmakers from Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, and the MENA region. Over the course of three days, 29 projects were presented, competing for over €120,000 in co-production grants and cash prizes across four categories:…
-
Palestinian suffering in focus at seventh AJB DOC Film Festival
The seventh edition of the Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) will take place from 13th to 17th September in Sarajevo, showcasing a selection of 24 documentaries. This year’s festival, themed «JUSTICE?», aims to spotlight global injustices, with a particular focus on the plight of Palestinians. Films with this theme include Holy Redemption,…
-
AJD Industry Days announces third edition projects
Al Jazeera Documentary Channel has officially announced the third edition of its annual Al Jazeera Documentary Industry Days (AJD Industry Days), which will take place from 14 to 16 September 2024 in Sarajevo. The event is held in conjunction with the Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival. This year’s edition will emphasise documentaries that explore…
-
International Jury announced for the 7th AJB DOC Film Festival
The AJB DOC Film Festival has unveiled the members of its international jury for the upcoming 7th edition, set to take place from 13 September to 17 September, 2024, in Sarajevo. The jury, composed of five distinguished professionals in documentary filmmaking, will adjudicate the Competition Selection, determining the best film aligned with this year’s theme,…