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KineDok launches free manual highlighting untraditional screening venues

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KineDok, an established alternative film distribution platform since 2014, continues influencing documentary film screenings across Central and Eastern Europe. It has announced the launch...

Sunny Side of the Doc announces 2024 official selection highlighting global documentary projects

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The international documentary market and forum, Sunny Side of the Doc, has released its official selection for the 2024 edition. This year's selection features...

goEast spotlights marginalised voices across 24th edition

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For the fifth consecutive year, the #goEast Film Festival is set to present the RheinMain Short Film Award, carrying a prize of €2,500. A...

goEast announces its 2024 competition slate of 16 films from Central & Eastern Europe

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The 24th edition of the #goEast – Festival of Central and Eastern European Film is set to commence on 24 April, 2024, in Wiesbaden,...

dok.incubator announces eight selected 2024 projects

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As the documentary film landscape continues to evolve, the #dok.incubator workshop’s final selection for 2024 stands out as a testament to the genre's vibrant...

Krakow Film Festival announces full documentary competition for 64th edition

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With fourteen documentaries carefully chosen for their compelling narratives, the 64th Krakow Film Festival (26 May - 2 June) promises an exploration of untold...

New support scheme for Central & Eastern European documentaries launched by Ji.hlava IDFF and JB Films

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The Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, together with Jan Barta, has initiated the Ji.hlava / JB Films support scheme to support the distribution of...

One World Prague 2024: the complete winners

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As the curtain came down on One World International Human Rights Film Festival in Prague, the closing night was marked by an awards ceremony...

Polish Project ‘Under His Spell’ captures main East Doc Platform award in Prague

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At the prestigious East Doc Platform, the coveted main award was clinched by Under His Spell, a compelling documentary by Polish filmmaker Lukasz Konopa....

Movies That Matter 2024: the complete winners

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In a celebration of cinema that marries social critique and harrowing narratives, the Movies that Matter Festival in The Hague has honoured outstanding films...
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