Beyond Words An unconventional choir attempt to communicate with those who have lost their connection to conventional language, in this beautiful and humane black-and-white study. Kim Brand 2024 Film Programme Film
BFI Doc Society Drop-In Day Followed by Happy Hour until 18:30 at Birdhouse. Industry Programme Social
BFI Doc Society Drop-In Day Happy Hour Following BFI Doc Society's drop-in day, come and join us for Happy Hour. Industry Programme Social
BFI Doc Society: Works in Progress For invited delegates only. Join the BFI Doc Society Fund for a showcase of selected works in progress from their current slate. Industry Programme Marketplace Activity
Black Snow A Siberian mother's uncovering of a coal scandal thrusts her into conflict with Russian authorities, sparking a perilous quest for truth and justice. Alina Simone 2024 Film Programme Film
Blue A piercingly intimate glimpse into the complex dynamics in a family where obedience is obligatory and emotions are as unpredictable as the sea. Ana Vijdea 2024 Film Programme Film
blur: To The End A treasure trove of live and archive footage drives this portrait of the British band as they prepare to tour their new album. Toby L 2024 Film Programme Film
blur: To the End - Afterparty Following the Worldwide Premiere of blur: To The End, our Friday Night Party will be the go to afterparty to celebrate the film. Social
blur: To The End + Conversation Director Toby L will join us to discuss his definitive documentary portrait of one of the UK’s most beloved bands. Film Programme Film
Breakfast Mixer: Building partnerships with Palestinian filmmakers The Palestine Film Institute invites you to meet and hear from this year’s Palestinian Delegation over breakfast. Industry Programme Marketplace Activity
Breaking Barriers: Navigating Obstacles in Today's Documentary Landscape A BAFTA session exploring barriers to progression within the documentary industry in the UK. Industry Programme Industry Session
Breaking the Cycle When Thailand's military junta finally held elections in 2019, the son of an automotive industry stood as a candidate, turning the country's political world on its head. Aekaphong Saransate, Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn 2024 Film Programme Film
Britain's Forgotten Prisoners With one public protection prisoner recently committing suicide after giving up hope of ever being released, this film is an urgent call for all imprisonment for public protection cases to be reviewed. Martin Read 2024 Film Programme Film
Channel 4 First Cut Pitch Channel 4 will once again be offering five new directors the chance to pitch to some of its documentary commissioning team and a live audience. Industry Programme Pitch
Channel 4 Interview: Anna Hall The Leeds-based, award-winning filmmaker and Creative Director of Candour Productions discusses her wide-ranging career as a filmmaker and producer, from Edge of the City, Catching A Killer to The Push. Talks Programme Talk
Channel 4 Masterclass: The Making of Russell Brand: In Plain Sight Russell Brand: In Plain Sight was one of the most significant investigative documentaries of recent times. Industry Programme Industry Session
Chiledoc Drinks Join the Chilean delegation to celebrate the films and projects selected this year. Industry Programme Social
Chris van Tulleken in Conversation Doctor, scientist and best-selling author Chris van Tulleken reveals the secrets of Ultra-Processed Food, how it dominates our diets and has overtaken tobacco as the leading cause of early death globally. Talks Programme Talk
Co-Resistance: No Other Land + Conversation A conversation about the transformative power of co-resistance and how co-creation can ensure dialogue over polemic after the screening of No Other Land. Film Programme Film
Collaging Resistance In response to Strike: An Uncivil War, this session will explore visual materials produced during the Miners’ Strike to discuss creativity in times of revolt. Event
Cult Massacre: One Day In Jonestown A comprehensive and thoroughly researched examination of the largest mass murder-suicide in American history and a portrait of the cult whose leader precipitated it. Marian Mohamed 2024 Film Programme Film
Cult Massacre: One Day In Jonestown + Conversation Filmmaker Marian Mohamed will discuss the challenges of shining new light on this story of the infamous cult’s tragic history. Film Programme Film
Cyborg Generation Miguel Morillo Vega follows a young musician in his transition to acquire a new sense by illegally implanting a cybernetic organ into his own body. Miguel Morillo Vega 2024 Film Programme Film
DAE-Roundtable: #DocSafe Initiative Building on the initial #Docsafe roundtable at the EFM earlier this year, we are continuing this initiative led by a global working group at DocFest. Marketplace Activity
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