Archive: Year 2024
DokuTalks
Explorations in the evolving role of documentaries in shaping how we understand the world.
Masterclasses
Immersive sessions led by acclaimed filmmakers offering deep insights into the craft.
DokuKids
A playful and engaging program designed to spark curiosity and creativity in children through films.
Exhibitions
Thought-provoking installations and multimedia works that expand the documentary form.
DokuTalks
Communities, materiality and the climate crisis
This talk seeks to bring together storytellers who explore the spiritual, philosophical and existential connection human communities have with their surroundings. These filmmakers sought to portray our experiences and relationships with landscapes, seas, skies, and materials that define our identities and livelihoods; illustrating fully the dire consequences of our unsustainable actions in the face of the climate crisis.
Panelists: Sofie Benoot (Director: Apple Cider Vinegar), Leonie Witka (Co-director Forest of Frames), Petra Holzer (Bozcaada International Festival of Ecological Documentary)
Moderator: Dea Gjinovci (DokuTalks co-curator)
Saturday, August 3
17:00
SHANI EFENDI
Other Talks in DokuTalks
Lost and found: the archivists unearthing images of our past
A talk exploring the vital work of archivists in the Balkans, their challenges, and the future of archival storytelling in today’s digital world.
New order: Festivals in the eye of the storm
This talk opens Focus Ukraine, with festival leaders reflecting on post-pandemic challenges, global pressures, and the evolving role of festivals in today’s world.
The “Short Film” and Its Audience
A panel exploring how short films connect with audiences, examining the roles of programming, distribution, and festivals in building appreciation and creating spaces—both online and offline—for these cinematic works.
Preserving Truth: The Role of Archives in War Documentation
A panel on the challenges of documenting war, exploring how filmmakers and archives shape legal, historical, and cultural narratives in the pursuit of transitional justice.
The genesis: The magic of documentaries and falling in love with your characters
A panel where documentary filmmakers share how they build trust and deep connections with their subjects, from recognizing the right stories to navigating the filmmaker-participant relationship in observational cinema.
A match made in heaven: in conversation with director-editor duos
A talk with two director-editor duos exploring their creative process, collaboration, and how they shape raw footage into powerful finished films.
