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
New order: Festivals in the eye of the storm
Since the COVID pandemic, film festivals have been facing colossal challenges that shook up their structures. From internal financial pressures to existential threats exacerbated by global conflicts, festivals are in the eye of the storm. Our guest speakers will talk about their personal experiences dealing with their own institutions. It will also be a time of reflection on the role of festivals in this new global order.
This talk marks the opening of the Focus Ukraine at DokuFest, a collaboration with Docudays from Ukraine, showcasing captivating program that highlights the resilience and creativity of Ukrainian documentary cinema and photography
Panelists: Yuliia Kovalenko (Docudays), Eric Hynes (Museum of the Moving Image), Afsun Moshiry (Arsenal für Film und Videokunst e.V. Forum Expanded), Camilla Larsson (Goteborg Film Festival).
Moderator: Dorota Lech (Toronto International Film Festival - TIFF)
Monday, August 5
17:00
SHANI EFENDI
Other Talks in DokuTalks
Communities, materiality and the climate crisis
A talk bringing together filmmakers who explore the deep human connection with nature, reflecting on identity, landscapes, and the urgent impact of the climate crisis.
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.
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.
