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
The “Short Film” and Its Audience
In partnership with Talking Shorts
Filmmakers want their films to be seen. With little to no place for short films in regular cinema venues, festivals are the first and foremost spaces for the art form’s exhibition. But how well-acquainted are regular moviegoers, festival visitors, and cinephiles with the art that is a short film?
What does a short film require when being screened, and how can a flourishing context for a short film be nourished? Film festivals aim to attract diverse and foster new audiences through inspiring programming. But how do they get there? And where else, online and offline, can audiences find short films, and can films find audiences?
If a short film asks for more guidance, who should be the guide? This panel talk explores audience development for short films through programming, distribution, and filmmaking.
Panelists: Jing Haase (Swedish Film Institute), Anna Henckel-Donnersmarck (Berlinale Shorts), Samir Karahoda (DokuFest, director 'Rrugës').
Moderator: Sigrid Hadenius-Ebner (Uppsala International Short Film Festival).
Tuesday, August 6
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.
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.
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.
