East Doc Platform
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From a VHS library to the Oscars: 25 years of the Institute of Documentary Film
Since 2001, IDF has built routes through which documentary filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe can develop projects, find international partners and reach audiences. Its history shows what sustained cultural infrastructure can change.
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East Doc Platform 2026 announces 16 award winners in Prague
The East Doc Platform (EDP) unveiled its 2026 award winners on March 24 at the French Institute in Prague, distributing 16 prizes across documentary projects at various stages of development — from early development through post-production. The evening’s top honour, the Silver Eye Award, went to Inside (Slovakia/Croatia), directed by Dorota Vlnová, a 15-minute post-production…
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East Doc Platform 2026 returns to Prague with full public programme
East Doc Platform will return to Prague from March 19 to 25 for its 15th edition, offering a programme that brings together industry debate, documentary craft and a selective public-facing strand at a moment of wider change for the nonfiction field. Organised by the Institute of Documentary Film in cooperation with the One World Festival,…
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One World 2026 reveals full programme across film, vr and public debate
The One World International Human Rights Film Festival has unveiled the full programme for its 2026 edition. Running from 11 to 19 March across ten Prague cinemas, before extending through Prague Echoes and a nationwide rollout until 24 April, the festival will present 106 films in total, including 82 documentaries, 16 fiction features and 8…
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East Doc Platform 2026 reveals 40 projects across a broad aftermath-focused lineup
East Doc Platform has unveiled the full selection for its 2026 edition, set to run from 19 to 25 March at the French Institute in Prague. Organised by the Institute of Documentary Film, the platform brings together 40 documentary projects from more than 20 countries. The programme once again confirms the platform’s role as one of Central…
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East Doc Platform 2026 full programme announced for Prague
Institute of Documentary Film (IDF) has announced the programme framework for East Doc Platform 2026 (EDP), running 19–25 March 2026 at the French Institute in Prague, in cooperation with the One World International Human Rights Film Festival. The event is positioned as Central and Eastern Europe’s largest professional platform for documentary film and a meeting…
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«Intensity alone doesn’t create value»
INTERVIEW: East Doc Platform returns to Prague 19–25 March 2026 as Central and Eastern Europe’s key documentary industry meeting point. New manager Hana Kulhánková outlines a sharper, more human approach to matchmaking, time, and creative integrity.
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East Doc Platform 2026 opens call for projects
The Institute of Documentary Film has opened submissions for the 15th East Doc Platform (EDP), the region’s largest documentary industry event, set for 19–25 March 2026 in Prague. Filmmakers have until 14 November 2025 to apply; notifications will be issued 15 January 2026. EDP connects creators with producers, broadcasters, distributors, festival programmers, and sales agents…
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East of convention: Ex Oriente Film’s human-centred method
INTERVIEW: Ex Oriente Film challenges industry habits with early-stage support, rigorous feedback, and space for author-driven experimentation.