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Documentary filmmakers get new pitching opportunities from BFI

Documentary filmmakers get new pitching opportunities from BFI

The BFI Film Fund has announced new pitching opportunities for documentary filmmakers. Applications for documentary production funding will now take place twice yearly at new pitching sessions. One will take place at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June and the second has been announced to take place in London later in the year. … Read entire article »

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I Am Divine documentary to open BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

I Am Divine documentary to open BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival

In one month’s time the BFI London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (LLGFF) is back at the BFI Southbank for its 27th edition. Though the full programme is yet to be announced, here’s a taster of things to come (including a documentary as opening film). … Read entire article »

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Young documentarians, don’t miss the BFI’s Future Film Festival!

Young documentarians, don’t miss the BFI’s Future Film Festival!

In less than two weeks time the BFI is hosting a film festival solely dedicated to the future of British film; young aspiring filmmakers aged 15-25. On Monday 18 February we recommend you head down to the south bank as there will be a whole day dedicated purely to documentaries. … Read entire article »

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The Ethnographer

The Ethnographer

This is not a film about ethnography. Having a background in anthropology myself, I was hoping this would be the cinematic treatment of ethnographic research I’ve been waiting for. But while ‘The Ethnographer’ isn’t the film I’d hoped it would be, it nevertheless provides an unprecedented and intimate insight into the life and work of an anthropologist who has adopted and tirelessly fought to defend another culture. … Read entire article »

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IDFA Review: Mea Maxima Culpa – Silence in the House of God

IDFA Review: Mea Maxima Culpa – Silence in the House of God

In his latest documentary, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, Oscar winning director Alex Gibney delves into the horrific scandal of child sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. … Read entire article »

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Turned towards the Sun

Turned towards the Sun

About a month ago Emma Norton watched a new documentary by director Greg Olliver entitled Turned Towards the Sun. As we heard gossip about possible UK distribution we thought you might be interested in reading a little more about this endearing feature doc. … Read entire article »

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LFF Review: Canned Dreams

LFF Review: Canned Dreams

In a society that is marked by the golden arches of McDonald’s and triple whoppers with curly fries, we no longer stop and ask ourselves “what did it take to get this food on our table?” The reality is however that your tin of food has probably seen more countries and people than you’ll ever do. Katja Gauriloff’s documentary takes us on a 30,000km journey following a simple can of ravioli, from sourcing to selling, … Read entire article »

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