Industry Sessions
This year’s industry sessions combine urgent global issues and conversations with the practical realities of working in documentary today; from conflict reporting, citizen journalism and the ethics of authorship to political suppression and the evolving role of AI, drama and digital platforms.
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Investigating True Crime
True crime has never been more popular or more hotly debated. Hear from the producers of some of the biggest releases of the year to discuss the craft and responsibility at the heart of ethical true crime production.
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It's Not Personal
This conversation brings together filmmakers and industry workers to speak openly about the realities of balancing creative careers with the complexities of human life.
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Letter Across the Channel: Five Years of Transnational Filmmaking and Education​
Through filmmaking, students critically explore culture, authorship, and knowledge-making across three interconnected cinema worlds spanning the UK, Nigeria, and Germany​.
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Making a Living: A Working Session on Sustainable Practice
A facilitated working session bringing producers and industry leaders together to confront fee deferral and financial precarity, working towards a shared framework for fairer practice.
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Reuters Connect Make Film History Challenge: Showcase and Q&A
Watch the seven shortlisted films and meet the filmmakers who reinterpreted the Reuters archive to give us insightful new takes on global conflict, colonial legacies and migrant stories from fresh and original perspectives.
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Silenced: How Power Adapts to Suppress Women
As women speak out, power pushes back. Three urgent documentaries explore the legal, cultural and systemic forces working to silence women across the world.
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The State of the Art: Shaping the Future of UK Documentary
Join Documentary Film Council's new CEO Mandy Chang and Mark Edwards for a solutions-led conversation on how we can collectively shape the future of UK documentary.
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Tools for Inclusive Practice: A Workshop with ZBD Talent
This workshop is a practical session for documentary teams who want to strengthen contributor casting, improve representation, and build more accurate and responsible narratives.
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Turning Anxiety into Agency: Narratives for a Different AI Future
How can stories help audiences to imagine positive visions of AI that serve the public good?
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Vision Through Innovation: Crafting the Look of Modern Documentary
Discover how technical innovation elevates authentic documentaries. Directors and post-production experts discuss creative vision, early alignment, and crafting a high-end visual style.
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Industry Craft Session
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What’s happening With Child Audiences and Factual Content?
A panel of international experts who commission and curate children's content will share audience insights and discuss what is working for them in their channels and platforms.
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Why Brands Say Yes: Building Partnerships in Film and TV
Brands can feel out of reach. So how do you find them, approach them, and turn a cold ask into a real partnership? Discover how to navigate the process from the people who've done it.
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