Ex Oriente Film
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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 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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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.
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Ex Oriente Film 2025 launches with 17 documentary projects
The Institute of Documentary Film has announced the launch of the 2025 edition of Ex Oriente Film, a leading international training program for the development of creative documentaries from Central and Eastern Europe. This year’s cohort includes 17 projects—12 feature-length documentaries and 5 docuseries—spanning a wide range of urgent themes including social justice, historical memory,…
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Sunny Side of the Doc launches «Sunny Academy» for emerging talent
Sunny Side of the Doc has announced the launch of «Sunny Academy,» a new support program designed to empower emerging documentary professionals. The initiative aims to provide structured access to the international documentary market, offering young creatives the tools and connections needed to develop their careers. Supported by a network of global partners—including the Institute…
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Deadlines approaching for two major IDF documentary opportunities for Central and Eastern European filmmakers
Filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe have two crucial Institute of Documentary Film opportunities to develop and present their documentary projects on an international stage as deadlines approach for the Ex Oriente Film Workshop 2025 and the Short Pitch Program at Millennium Docs Against Gravity. The Ex Oriente Film Workshop, a highly regarded training initiative,…
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Applications open for Ex Oriente Film documentary laboratory 2025
The Ex Oriente Film documentary laboratory calls on ambitious creators to join its international programme, designed to elevate creative documentary projects and challenge the boundaries of storytelling. With applications now open, filmmakers can develop their projects, gain unique access to industry professionals, and receive tailored mentorship from exceptional talents. This year’s programme will support 12…
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Ex Oriente Series 2024 launches at Sunny Side of the Doc
The Ex Oriente Series 2024 has officially commenced its first session at Sunny Side of the Doc in La Rochelle, France. This marks the second year of the programme dedicated to nurturing innovative docuseries projects from Central and Eastern Europe. Running from Sunday, 23 June to Tuesday, 25 June, the session is led by the…