Filmmakers Overcoming Financial and Political Hurdles

The discussion will focus on the challenges of documentary filmmaking in countries where the political and social climate presents significant obstacles for filmmakers: ongoing wars, political pressure, censorship, and authoritarian regimes. The panelists will explore how political and social pressures impact the filmmaking process and the role that censorship, self-censorship, and freedom of expression play in creative work. The conversation will also address the difficulties of raising funds when public financing is unavailable, corrupted or politically motivated. The goal of the panel is to examine the strategies documentary filmmakers can employ to protect and preserve their creative freedom while making their voices heard. The discussion will be led by Alex Shiriaieff.

Who do we recommend this for?
For anyone who cares about the freedom of art. The discussion will be held in English!