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POV lists valuable documentary resources
Just in case you hadn’t seen it yet, the lovely people at POV have launched a new feature on their site, providing you with a topnotch overview of resources for documentary filmmakers. … Read entire article »
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Submissions now open for PUMA Impact Award 2013
The call for entries for the 2013 PUMA Impact Award is now open. Over the past few years the awards have gathered success through the submission of high profile documentaries such as Budrus, Gasland and The End of the Line. … Read entire article »
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Robert Redford: “Film industry brings billions to the table”
Robert Redford, president and founder of the Sundance film festival, this week highlighted the economic benefits of the film industry saying the industry delivers “billions to the table”. … Read entire article »
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Hanan Abdalla’s In the Shadow of a Man offers an original portrayal of Egyptian women
Set in Egypt at the height of the Arab Spring in 2011, the film In the Shadow of a Man is everything but a sub-standard story about the hope for change. Instead it is a compelling documentary which is surprisingly original and entertaining. It is a film about inequality and revolution, told in the most personal way through the eyes of four ordinary Egyptian women. … Read entire article »
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Sundance London – an overview of industry events
Kicking off this Thursday is the second edition of Sundance London. Aside from some top documentary premieres there will be the possibility to attend panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As and handy industry events. Here’s an overview of our favourites. … Read entire article »
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What are UK documentary commissioners looking for this season?
Earlier this week at BAFTA in London, some of the top documentary commissioners in the UK told us all about what they are looking for in 2013/14 – valuable information if you’re looking to pitch an idea. … Read entire article »
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Have you got an idea for a food documentary?
The Hot Docs International Documentary Festival in Canada has teamed up with Your WorldView to launch an exclusive online pitching opportunity to be awarded a £1,000 to fund a short film, as part of the Your WorldView Thought for Food season. … Read entire article »
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