Craft Focus
Whether unpacking sound, story, music, archive, ethics or edit, these sessions open up the process behind some of the most distinctive work in and outside of the programme.
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Archives and AI: Hidden Gems & Deep Fakes
Consider the perils and possibilities of AI on our collective archives, and how we protect veracity and transparency while exploring the opportunities this technology has to offer.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Craft Session
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Centring Care in Documentary Production
What prevents filmmakers from placing protection for participants, audiences and film teams at the heart of our documentary practice?
  • Industry Programme
Industry Craft Session
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Into the Ether: Radio Documentary Forgets Itself
What happens to a documentary medium that evaporates into the air? Audio-maker Eleanor McDowall offers a fragmentary glimpse into the forgotten history of creative radio docs.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Craft Session
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Petra Costa Director Masterclass
Oscar-nominated director Petra Costa reflects on her distinctive documentary practice, blending the personal and political, in this in-depth masterclass.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Craft Session
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Play It Right: Music, Docs and the Legal Beat
Music shapes your story, but rights can derail your film. Doc'n Roll leads a deep-dive into licensing, fair use and distribution, plus tips from industry pros.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Craft Session
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Stitch N Bitch Editors Collective Presents: Can We Fix It in Post?
Stitch N Bitch Editors host a craft-focused panel with festival editors, exploring their films, career paths and creative challenges, and offering practical advice for aspiring documentary makers.
  • Industry Programme
Industry Craft Session

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