This year, holders of a DOCU/PRO industry accreditation are offered a unique opportunity to receive one-on-one consultations from experienced professionals in the global documentary field.

A week before the festival begins, filmmakers will receive a questionnaire allowing them to select an expert, as well as the preferred day and time for the consultation. The form will also require information about the project for which the consultation is requested. Priority will be given to projects that are at least in the final development stage and have the most clearly formulated questions for the consultation. If selected, the exact time slot will be confirmed two days before the festival starts. Each expert will be able to consult with a maximum of 4–6 teams.

Among the invited experts:

• Isabel Arrate Fernandez, Art Director of IDFA (Netherlands);

• Brigid O’Shea, tutor, founder of DAE association (Germany);

• Oleksandra Zakharchenko, Head of Programs and Training at Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes (Ukraine);

• Alessandro Gropplero, Head of WEMW Film Forum (Italy);

• Pauline Tran Van Lieu, Producer at Hutong Productions (France);

• Henrik Underbjerg, Advisor and Program Manager at IMS (Denmark);

• Mikael Opstrup, International Project Development Specialist, Consultant on Trailers, Co-productions, Workshop Planning and Teaching (Denmark);

• Rohan Berry Crickmar, Festival Manager at LIghtdox (UK);

Take advantage of the DOCU/PRO industry accreditation (applications are open until May 25). Follow upcoming event announcements from the DOCU/PRO platform on the website.

Armed Forces members, combat veterans, and war veterans can receive a 50% discount on industry accreditation. To take advantage of this offer, please contact us at [email protected].

Main photo: Valentyn Kuzan