Balkan Watchers
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Sofia DocuMental 2025 wraps with industry prizes and audience honours
The sixth edition of #Sofia DocuMental# closed with a string of awards recognizing both completed films and works in development, as the festival’s industry platform, the Balkan Documentary Market (BDM), distributed nearly €100,000 in support across film and podcast projects. The market ran 30 September – October alongside the festival, bringing nearly 70 international guests…
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Balkan Documentary Center launches call for 2025 Balkan Watchers program
The Balkan Documentary Center (BDC) has announced the 2025 call for its #Balkan Watchers# program, aimed at fostering critical storytelling through documentary films and podcasts. This initiative offers journalists, filmmakers, and activists a platform to confront societal issues in regions with restricted press freedom. The program seeks to support 20 projects—10 films and 10 podcasts—with…