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19-02-2025
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AI in Non-Fiction, Immersive Storytelling, Investigative Journalism and Climate Justice to Be Debated at CPH:DOX
The conference program of Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, a.k.a. CPH:DOX, will explore topics such as AI in non-fiction, immersive storytelling, investigative journalism and climate justice. Speakers attending the program, running March 24-28 and held in partnership with Documentary Campus, include Christo Grozev, James Jones, Alexis Bloom, Kate Townsend, Sam Soko, Mstyslav Chernov and Nathan Grossman. More from Variety James Cameron Joins Palestinian-Israeli Doc 'There Is Another Way' as Exec Producer (EXCLUSIVE) 'Cheech & Chong's Last Movie' Trailer: The Iconic Stoner Duo Reunites for Final Buddy Comedy Doc 'Court of Gold' Director on Making Kevin Durant Cry, Getting Kicked Out of Serbia's Locker Room and Interviewing 7'3'' Victor Wembanyama on a Stool The conference this year is curated by Mandy Chang, former head of BBC Storyville, and global documentaries at Fremantle. Mara Gourd-Mercado, head of industry and training at CPH:DOX, said the conference 'creates space to explore how documentary filmmaking shapes the world around us.' She added: 'Through hands-on discussions and insights from industry leaders, the conference promises to spark fresh ideas and equip filmmakers with new tools for telling impactful stories.' Donata von Perfall, managing director of Documentary Campus, added: 'The documentary filmmaking community has an immense sense of shared responsibility and values. It is via platforms like CPH:Conference where we can come together to discuss the urgent topics in our industry, to spark new ideas and celebrate the power of great stories.' After the kick off with the CPH:DOX Summit on March 24, from Tuesday to Thursday the conference will open each day with 'A Morning With…,' hosted by Thom Powers, the voice behind the 'Pure Non-Fiction' and 'Documentary of the Week' podcasts. Powers will lead conversations with filmmakers Violet Du Feng ('The Dating Game'), Sam Soko ('Matabeleland'), and Mark Cousins ('The Story of Documentary Film'), discussing their latest work, their careers, and how they navigate the challenges of filmmaking. The morning sessions conclude with 'Dialogues,' conversations between filmmakers around a particular area of filmmaking. The sessions will offer insights into the creative processes, industry trends and the evolving role of documentaries in the digital age. In 'Adaptive Storytelling: Crafting Frameworks for the AI + Automation Era,' Mark Atkin, head of studies, CPH:Lab, and artist Violeta Ayala of United Notions Film will explore how AI is reshaping documentary production and storytelling; intimacy coordinator Anne Sofie Steen Sverdrup of Bedside Productions, filmmaker Laurits Flensted-Jensen ('Neon Heart'), and producer Mads Damsbo of Makropol will lead a session on crafting intimate, co-created narratives in VR, focusing on immersive storytelling and ethical creativity; Olivier Sarbil ('Viktor') and Geeta Gandbhir ('The Perfect Neighbor') will discuss how they transition to directing from other positions in filmmaking; while Mstyslav Chernov ('2000 Meters to Andriivka') and Nathan Grossman ('Climate in Therapy') will shed light on the importance of revisiting urgent subjects in a landscape saturated with stories. The afternoons are packed with panels covering all things industry. 'The Cost of Exposing Truth to Power,' featuring Christo Grozev of Der Spiegel ('The Insider'), James Jones ('Antidote'), and Jenny Raskin of Impact Partners, will explore the challenges of investigative journalism in today's polarized world. Meanwhile, 'Producing for Success,' with Helle Faber ('Mr Nobody Against Putin') and Rachel Leah Jones ('Co-Existence, My Ass!'), will discuss financing and safeguarding independent documentaries, and the responsibility toward the characters integral to the story. Finally, 'Collaborations and Coalitions,' with Keri Putnam of Putnam Pictures, Alexandre Marionneau of ARTE, and Erika Dilday of POV, will cover innovative distribution strategies and sustainable funding models amid shifting media landscapes. The conference will conclude on March 28 with the 'Climate Story Lab Nordic,' which will examine the role of documentaries in driving climate justice. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
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06-02-2025
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‘Facing War,' Documentary on Former NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg, to Open CPH:DOX
Tommy Gulliksen's documentary 'Facing War,' which depicts Jens Stoltenberg's final year as NATO secretary general, has been selected as the opening film of the Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, a.k.a. CPH:DOX. The festival runs March 19-30. 'Facing War' will also compete for CPH:DOX's main prize, the DOX:AWARD, which recognizes the best documentary. The film will have its world premiere in the concert hall of the Royal Danish Academy of Music on March 19. More from Variety Corneliu Porumboiu to Be Special Guest at Visions du Réel: His Films 'Cast an Offbeat, Critical Eye on the Changes to Romanian Society' True/False Film Fest Unveils 2025 Lineup Including Eight Sundance Docus (EXCLUSIVE) National Women's Soccer League Sets 2024 Playoffs Docuseries Deal With Prime Video 'In a time when new global political crises are piling up, and the Western world's defense alliance seems to be unraveling, Jens Stoltenberg is regarded as one of the great diplomatic beacons,' the festival commented. Originally, he was set to step down as NATO's secretary general at the end of his term, but with a war in Europe and the prospect of growing divisions among the alliance's member states, the Norwegian top diplomat was persuaded by the then-U.S. president to remain in the position. 'Facing War' offers a look into Stoltenberg's final year as NATO's secretary general. It is a year filled with challenges, as he has promised Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the alliance will stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary. However, fears that the war in Ukraine could spread to the rest of Europe increase tensions among the 32 allied countries, and Stoltenberg must rely on all his diplomatic skills to keep the alliance united. Fortunately, the Norwegian politician is a master of the delicate art of compromise and understands the importance of a well-timed gesture of support. And when negotiating with figures like Recep Erdoğan and Viktor Orbán, it is the small details that can make all the difference. 'We are delighted to kick off this year's festival with the world premiere of such a highly relevant film, which takes us deep behind the diplomatic negotiations and twists that followed—and continue to follow—in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. At a time when the rules-based world order, established after 1945, is under serious pressure, the importance of diplomacy and stable international alliances that have upheld it is as clear as ever,' Niklas Engstrøm, artistic director of CPH:DOX, said. ''Facing War' offers a rare insight into how these alliances, especially when under threat, require leadership and finesse to maintain the necessary stability in an increasingly unpredictable world.' The film will also be streamed to a large number of theaters across Denmark as part of the nationwide project DOX:DANMARK. 'Facing War' is directed by Tommy Gulliksen and produced by Dox Division in co-production with NRK, SVT and Think-Film Impact Production. The film is supported by NFI, Oslo Film Fund, Viken Filmsenter, Fritt Ord, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, Impact Partners, the Bergesen Foundation, and the Fund for Sound and Image. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
