Two-part hybrid Thessaloniki Doc Fest to run March, then June/July 2021
Kicking off online 4-14 March before presenting ‘main events’ physically June 24 to July 4, TDF will also present a new section dedicated to podcasts, ‘the digital files that have taken the world by storm.’
All that jazz – From Ronnie’s to Montreux
British doc director Oliver Murray (whose film Ronnie’s about legendary jazz club proprietor Ronnie Scott is still screening on the festival circuit) is preparing an ambitious new three-part documentary series about the Montreux Jazz Festival. BDE reports.
From Visegrad to Biarritz on full throttle
The doc industries of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary are in the spotlight during FIPADOC Industry Days with a full programme of workshops and panels designed to promote industry collaboration. New doc pitches from the four countries start January 20, running for two days.
Cinéma du réel underlines commitment to March roll-out
“After the online edition of the 2020 festival, Cinéma du réel is now mobilising to support the diversity of writing, forms and ideas and give them resonance,” say organisers, who are prepping for all options in the event of continued French/Paris lockdown.
Field of Vision’s IF/Then Shorts hoops up with Hulu
New collab will support diverse filmmakers with funding valued at $100,000 for up to four projects, as well as dedicated lab mentoring activity. “This program expands on IF/Then’s commitment to deep, multidimensional mentorship,” says Supervising Prod Caitlin Mae Burke.
Visions du Réel to honour filmmaker, screenwriter and author Emmanuel Carrère
Leading Swiss docfest will present the Honorary Award during its 52nd edition (15 to 25 April 2021). The homage will include a masterclass, a ‘carte blanche’ of films that influenced Carrère’s own work, and a screening of his doc Retour à Kotelnitch (2003).
36th IDA Documentary Award winners
Considered one of world's most prestigious doc events, the IDA Documentary Awards were handed out at a virtual ceremony January 16. Best Feature Doc named as Crip Camp. Best Director: Garrett Bradley for Time. Cinematography nod to The Earth is Blue as an Orange. Dick Johnson is Dead picks up Editing and Writing gongs.
Michael Apted fondly remembered
International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) founder and former director Ally Derks has paid tribute to British director Michael Apted, who died in Los Angeles last week, aged 79.
Doclisboa postpones its fourth ‘moment’, scheduled to take place 14-20 January
The decision follows the Portuguese government’s announcement 13 January of a renewed lockdown and suspension of cultural activities. The festival stresses its commitment to rescheduling this part of its 20/21 programme when circumstances allow.
Docs in the ascendant at Glasgow Film Festival 2021
Documentaries receiving their world prems at the online Glasgow FF (24 February to 7 March) include Anthony Baxter’s 'Eye of the Storm' and 'Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché'. With a strong emphasis on local stories, the overall festival programme contains six world, two European and 49 UK premieres.
