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We bid farewell to 2024 by warmly welcoming Maria Colomer as the new Head of Programming and Co-Artistic Director of the festival. But there’s so much more to share… The DocsBarcelona Industry call for projects is now open, scroll down to discover it!
Wishing you a great start to 2025!
Producer Maria Colomer Canyelles, new Head of Programming and Artistic Co-director at DocsBarcelona
Maria Colomer Canyelles will work alongside èric Motjer , the current Head of Industry, to co-lead the creative and strategic vision of the festival. Colomer (Barcelona, 1994) takes over from Anna Petrus, who has held the position of head of programming and artistic director at DocsBarcelona since 2023 with bold, diverse and committed programmatic proposals.
The new artistic co-direction takes on the task with the will to propose “a festival that not only stands out for its quality, but also becomes an inclusive space for all voices and audiences, from the most rigorous specialization to the most accessible dissemination, embracing everything in between these extremes.”
Call for projects is now open to Training and Forum activities for DocsBarcelona Industry 2025
Are you developing a creative documentary or series and looking for opportunities to connect with industry professionals, and secure international partnerships? The DocsBarcelona Industry call for projects is now open for Training and Forum activities!
Whether you’re seeking hands-on mentorship, visibility for your work, or a platform to pitch your project to decision-makers, this is a unique oportunity to:
? Access expert guidance to shape your project.
? Meet filmmakers, producers, broadcasters, and distributors from around the world.
? Get tailored feedback to bring your story to life.
Fipadoc - Festival International Documentaire call for Producers Meet Producers is now open
These sessions are designed to foster international co-production and expand the professional networks of participants by connecting three groups of French producers with three groups of international producers. This year, a group of six Spanish producers will be invited to connect with their French counterparts. The session, moderated by Beatriz Setuain Arraiza ( Doklab Navarra ), will take place on January 28th at 3:15 PM.
If you are a Catalan or Spanish producer working on the development of a creative documentary, this is a key opportunity to find international partners!
Catalan director Raul Gallego wins International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards) for best documentary series
The Catalan documentary series Point of No Return — produced by public broadcaster 3Cat Corporatiu and directed by journalist Gallego Abellan, Raul — has won the International International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards) for Best Short-Form Series. This prestigious recognition highlights the series’ exceptional quality and narrative impact, using a compelling fly-on-the-wall approach to document the transformative changes reshaping our world, including the climate crisis, shifting geopolitical landscapes, the rise of populism, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.
The seven-part series, with episodes lasting 20 minutes each, is uniquely narrated by the voices of its central protagonists, offering an intimate and unfiltered perspective on these pivotal global issues.
La Curva by Agustín Flores Wins the DocsBarcelona Award at Ventana Doc
La Curva, a WIP documentary directed by Agustín Flores, has won the DocsBarcelona Award at Ventana Sur Doc 2024, held in Montevideo. The award recognizes the film's strong narrative and cinematic promise, marking a significant step in its journey within the global documentary scene.
Ventana Doc, the documentary space at Ventana Sur, provides a curated platform for documentary projects in development and work-in-progress (WIP), connecting filmmakers with key industry players.
As part of the award, La Curva will receive direct access to Artistic Consultancy for Rough Cut Projects, a training session led by Tue Steen Müller , and three industry accreditations for the DocsBarcelona Festival in May.
DocsBarcelona Industry to join FAME, a new Alliance Unites Film and Audiovisual Markets in Europe to Drive Innovation, Collaboration and Growth
As we look ahead to the future, we are proud to mark a pivotal moment in the industry and announce a groundbreaking alliance of 24 European organisations that underscore the vital foundation upon which the entire film, television, virtual, and immersive ecosystem is built, from initial development and forging essential contacts to securing financing and reaching global audiences.