In About a Hero, director Piotr Winiewicz trains an AI on Werner Herzog’s entire body of work to generate the script for this multi-layered documentary. Using the film as a basis, he discusses the creative process with film scholar Olga …
In a totalitarian system, fiction can sometimes be the only possible way to approach reality. The Ferryman Collective is an American theater company that creates participatory performances using VR as a tool. Moving freely between documentary and fiction, they have …
The discussion takes its starting point in three examples of innovative distribution strategies: Finnish sales company Raina, Norwegian distributor Filmbyrået Jack, and Swedish production company MDEMC. How can collective thinking and networking strengthen distribution models? We delve into festival strategies …
Since January 2023, the ban on photographing protected sites also applies to journalists and documentary filmmakers. How does this affect the ability to scrutinize power and tell stories? The legal amendment has sparked discussions about the balance between security interests …
How is fiction used to enhance documentary storytelling? What methods can inspire and be applied, and how does it affect the film? We discuss storytelling trends, contemporary hybrid narratives, and the intersection of fact and fiction. Participants: Mia Engberg, director; …
Tempo Think Tank was launched at the 2024 festival as a concept where we share experiences and think creatively to advance discussions on specific topics. The first edition, led by film scholar Annika Wik, focused on the documentary film audience. …