Lux prize goes public
The Lux Prize, previously awarded by the European Parliament, has merged with EFA’s People’s Choice Award and is rebranded as the Lux European Audience Film Award.
Sheffield Doc/Fest announces Autumn Weekenders both in Sheffield and online
Four weekends comprising physical and online screenings, an art exhibition, talks and discussions to run 2 October - 15 November 2020
Venice marks official launch of International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk
“Now we are operational we have approximately six or seven cases that we are actively dealing with on various levels. The world is changing rapidly and artists are more and more at risk in hotspots across the world,” underlined EFA Chair Mike Downey.
Willing and Abel
US maverick filmmaker Abel Ferrara spoke at Venice following the world-premiere of his Sportin’ Life, a personal and intimate documentary made in lockdown.
Venice Film Festival review: I Am Greta by Nathan Grossman
“Maybe the world needs more people with Asperger’s,” says Greta Thunberg. And maybe the world needs more filmmakers like Nathan Grossman, who has made a movie that everyone should watch.
Greta Expectations
Greta Thunberg and I Am Greta director Nathan Grossman answered questions from the world press following the world premiere of the film at the 2020 Venice Film Festival.
Film Fund DocLab Interactive Grant 2020 awarded to three projects
The three new works, all to be presented during IDFA DocLab 2020, will share total grant allocation of €20,000
Sideways through Europe
Commencing Monday September 7, London/Barcelona-based outfit Sideways Film will embark on a month-long sales and acquisition odyssey throughout Europe, kicking off in Switzerland and visiting a further 13 countries.
FIPADOC 2021 announces deadline for “physical event”
October 15 is the date to register films for the Biarritz doc fest running 18 to 24 January 2021
Docs for Sale adds 37 titles to online catalogue
New additions from Rise and Shine, Andana Films, Lightdox (formerly Sweet Spot Docs), DR Sales, Cinephil, and Films Transit, following the success of the DfS Summer Showcase in June 2020.
