Sheffield Doc/Fest
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Unwelcomed
MIGRANTS: This ambitious debut documentary, years in the making, captures Venezuela’s migrant crisis and Chilean radicalisation in urgent cinematic testimony.
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Chilean documentaries confront crisis and silence in Sheffield
Chile will mark a significant presence at the 32nd edition of Sheffield DocFest, the UK’s leading documentary festival and industry market, taking place from 18 to 23 June with three official selections and five production companies participating. Leading the slate is Unwelcomed, directed by Amilcar Infante and Sebastián González, which will have its European premiere…
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Barcelona’s Jambika Docs launches with a vision for quality non-fiction films
Jambika Docs, a boutique international sales agency headquartered in Barcelona, officially launched with a mission to connect audiences worldwide with captivating and educational nonfiction films. The agency is founded on a commitment to curating high-quality, diverse, and impactful documentaries that resonate across cultures. Jambika Docs’ philosophy centres on quality over quantity. As filmmakers themselves, the…
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Not a place for rehabilitation, but for punishment
PRISON: The harrowing plight of over three thousand IPP prisoners in England and Wales who remain in jail indefinitely despite completing their sentences years ago.
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Chilean Documentaries take the stage at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2024
The 31st edition of Sheffield Doc/Fest will take place from 12 to 17 June 2024. This year, Chilean documentaries will again make a strong impact with a variety of compelling stories and innovative projects. The delegation is presented by Chiledoc, a public-private initiative supported by ProChile and the Chilean Corporation of Documentaries (CCDoc). Over the…
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«I relish being a stranger in a strange land»
MDOC: Modern Times Review spoke with photographer and filmmaker Maythem Ridha on his experiences as an Iraqi in the UK, journey to film and photography, favourite Middle Eastern films, and more.
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Musical resilience
CULTURE: An insight into the unique liveliness of a forgotten subculture from emigrated Turkish guest workers and their grandchildren in Germany.
