Interviews exploring cinema through conversations with filmmakers, and industry professionals.
Interviews
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Industry Talks #19: Michael Stütz on Programming Berlinale Panorama
In this Michael Stütz interview, the Berlinale programmer discusses Panorama, queer cinema, festival responsibility and advice for filmmakers.
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Sandra Wollner on Everytime (2026): An Interview
Director Sandra Wollner discusses the making of Everytime, its nonlinear portrayal of grief, Jessie’s digital traces, Gregory Oke’s cinematography and the film’s journey from Cannes…
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From Acting to Documentary Filmmaking: A Conversation with Yağmur Ruken Kahraman at Talents Sarajevo
Selected from Türkiye for the Talents Sarajevo Acting Studio, Yağmur Ruken Kahraman discusses international collaboration, the application process and her journey from acting to documentary…
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Industry Talks #18: Elma Tataragić: “It Is Not Eurovision; It Is a Film Festival”
In this interview, Elma Tataragić discusses Sarajevo Film Festival selections, regional cinema, artistic originality and her connection with Turkish cinema.
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Bo Hanxiong Interview: The Story Behind No One Knows I Disappeared
Chinese filmmaker Bo Hanxiong discusses the story behind No One Knows I Disappeared in this exclusive interview with Sinefil Atak.
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An Interview with Stavros Petropoulos Pirateland (2025) and Performing Tourism
Stavros Petropoulos discusses how Pirateland transforms tourism into a provocative exploration of authenticity, performance, desire, and power. He also reflects on the film’s international production…
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Industry Talks #16: Edoardo Fracchia on European Documentary Cinema
Producer Edoardo Fracchia discusses the realities of European documentary production, from co-production and pitching to funding, creative partnerships and first films.
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Industry Talks #15 Samir Karahoda on Kosovo Cinema and DokuFest’s 25-Year Journey
In this interview, Samir Karahoda discusses Kosovo cinema, short filmmaking, cinematic memory, and DokuFest’s remarkable 25-year journey.
