HEADLAND wins best Mini-Doc Award at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
Jury Statement: "In just ten minutes, HEADLAND weaves a contemplative and visually striking meditation on migration, belonging, and the legacy of the land. Through its lush, haunting cinematography and understated yet powerful storytelling, the film captures the ever-present movement of people and place—reminding us that migration is not just a contemporary issue but a fundamental part of nature and humanity. HEADLAND crafts a narrative that is both personal and universal. It is a testament to the power of documentary filmmaking to illuminate history while speaking to the now".
Meet the Filmmakers: Bridging the Gap 21 | Scottish Documentary Institute
We are excited to unveil the commissioned filmmakers for the 21st edition of Bridging the Gap! After an intense, bespoke development phase and a highly competitive pitching session, an industry panel handpicked six projects to receive production and distribution support. Over the next six months, the selected filmmakers will receive further mentoring to create urgent, authentically crafted, and captivating documentaries slated for delivery by June 2024.
Paid with Passion: Talents and their Finances | Berlinale Talents 2022
Passion does not substitute the need to earn a living. This year, Berlinale Talents has conducted a Talents Focus Survey in line with their intention to investigate labour in film in all its dimensions and gain a better understanding of the broader economic situation filmmakers face. Beyond individual situations, Berlinale Talents discusses the values, monetary and otherwise, behind filmmaking, reflects on the relevance of education (or even the access to it) and seeks out avenues for systematic change where necessary.
"Labours of Cinema: Berlinale Talents 2022 official selection
Berlinale Talents is celebrating its 20th birthday. Since 2003, the Berlinale’s multidisciplinary talent initiative has grown to nearly 10,000 alumni and has actively shaped the industry with this community of thirteen film trades. From 12 to 17 February 2022, a new cohort of 200 Talents from over 70 countries joins the fold: connecting them digitally worldwide, we count on them to broaden our horizons and to inspire the wider film community!