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Moving Docs releases study findings on European documentary film audiences

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A just-released survey from the European Documentary Network managed Moving Docs initiative, written by Dr. Huw D Jones (University of Southampton) sought to find...

Baltic Sea Docs announces selected projects for 2020

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The 24th edition of the Baltic Sea Forum for Documentaries# has announced its #Baltic Sea Docs# 2020 participating projects. Occurring mostly online from 29...

Montreal International Documentary Festival extends to three week hybrid presentation

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The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) will present a hybrid 202 festival across a three-week duration. From November 12 to December 2, the festival's...

2020 East Silver Market Deadline Approaches

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Institute of Documentary Film's #East Silver Market# 2020 will accept submissions until 31 July for projects in rough-cut stage. All creative documentaries from the Central...

IceDocs second edition set to kick off this week

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The second edition of Iceland's Documentary Festival, IceDocs, is set to kick off this week, 15 - 19 July 2020. The well-received festival that launched...

Doclisboa to put focus on work & labour for 18th edition

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The 18th edition of Doclisboa International Film Festival will put work and labour on focus from October 22 to November 1, 2020. Consisting of...

The Documentary Life & D-Word partner in service to expanded documentary community

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Dedicated to the conversation around its craft and lifestyle, The Documentary Life podcast has become the highest-ranked podcast specifically on documentary filmmaking. The inspiring...

Sundance Film Festival looking to assume expanded form for 2021; screen across 20 cities

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In light of uncertain times, the #Sundance Film Festival has outlined a drastic new form for its 2021 event. In taking into consideration a...

Cannes Docs – Marché du Film: The complete winners

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As every year, #Cannes Docs# – Marché du Film partnered with a number of premiere international festivals and organizations to showcase curated selections of...

Ji.hlava IDFF plays on the light with 2020 visual identity

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Visual artist, book designer, and long term collaborator Juraj Horváth has unveiled the visual identity for the 24th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, running...
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