Chile
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Chile joins Colombia for first Cannes Docs regional showcase
Chile will return to Cannes Docs in 2026 through a new regional format, joining Colombia for the inaugural Docs-in-Progress Chile & Colombia Showcase at the Marché du Film. The showcase will take place during the Cannes market, running from 12 to 20 May, and will present four Latin American non-fiction projects at an advanced stage…
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«The house could still hold pain, but it could also hold another future»
INTERVIEW: A return to a house left behind in exile becomes an excavation of what cannot be easily restored. In Where the Silence Is Heard, Gabriela Pena and Picho García trace how memory, fear, and absence continue to structure intimacy across generations.
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Chile expands its reach at CPH:DOX 2026
Chile will have a notably strong presence at CPH:DOX 2026, with support from ChileDoc, the international promotion agency for Chilean documentary cinema. At one of Europe’s most significant nonfiction film festivals, the Chilean delegation arrives with a world premiere, a major screening by one of its best-known filmmakers, a project selected for the industry platform,…
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Chilean documentaries to make strong impact at Berlinale 2025
Chile’s documentary filmmakers are making a mark at the 75th #Berlinale and its European Film Market (EFM) from 13 to 19 February, showcasing a diverse slate of projects and industry participation. The delegation is supported by Chiledoc and includes world premieres, industry selections, and pioneering projects. Director Matías Rojas Valencia and producer Tomás Gerlach Mora will present the world…
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New study shows Chilean docs shining across the international stage
A new study by #Chiledoc has highlighted the growing global impact of Chilean non-fiction cinema. Conducted between October and November 2023, the study surveyed Chilean audiovisual companies about the internationalisation and commercialisation of their documentaries during 2022-2023. The results reflect notable increases in sales, festival selections, and co-productions. The study found an 8.8% growth in…
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Chilean documentaries to make strong showing at IDFA 2024
Chilean filmmakers and production companies are preparing for a strong representation at the 37th International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), taking place from 14 to 24 November, 2024. With selections in multiple categories, Chile’s entries reveal a broad thematic range. Key Films in Competition Leading the Chilean slate is The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine, chosen…
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MajorDocs announces full programme for sixth edition
MajorDocs, Mallorca’s premier international documentary film festival, has unveiled its full lineup for the sixth edition, running from 1-5 October in Palma, Spain. Known for its intimate and reflective approach to documentary filmmaking, this year’s festival will showcase eight feature films from countries such as #Belgium, #Chile, and #Palestine, addressing diverse global themes ranging from…
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Chile showcases latest documentaries at Sunny Side of the Doc 2024
The 35th edition of Sunny Side of the Doc will once again see a strong representation from #Chile. The event, running from 24 to 27 June, brings together global productions focused on forming industry partnerships. This year, two Chilean production companies, María Wood Producciones and Cábala Films, along with the initiative #Chiledoc, are participating in…
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Chilean voices on the global stage at CPH:DOX
CPH:DOX (13-24 March) will feature a healthy selection of Chilean documentaries. Among the highlighted films is Oasis, produced by the MAFI-Film Map of a Country-collective, which documents Chile’s process of drafting a new constitution in response to widespread social protests. The film, directed by #Tamara Uribe# and #Felipe Morgado#, previously premiered at the Berlinale’s Forum…