Friday, May 9 | 3:00 p.m. | The State Ethnographic Museum
Panel Discussion: International Documentary Co-Productions – Opportunity or Challenge?
In the era of globalization and the growing popularity of documentaries in international markets, co-productions have become a key element in the production of ambitious projects. But how can filmmakers effectively collaborate with partners from different countries? What are the biggest challenges and benefits of international co-productions? During the panel, we will discuss funding opportunities, legal aspects, cultural differences, and strategies for building strong relationships with international partners. Our experts will share their experiences and practical insights.
Speakers: Katarzyna Kuczyńska (Haka Films), Anders Bruus (DR), Sara Yamashita Rüster (Swedish Film Institute)
Moderator: Ola Salwa
Partners: Polish Producers Alliance, Mazovia Warsaw Film Commission
Katarzyna Kuczyńska (Haka Films) - Graduate of the Film School in Lodz. She has been gaining experience for more than 10 years, working at all stages of production on international co-productions such as Anna Zamecka's COMMUNION (European Film Award for Best Documentary), THE MUTE by Oscar-nominated director Bartosz Konopka and Mads Matthiesen's MODEL. She is an executive producer of two short films: SPITSBERGEN by Michał Szcześniak and MARCEL by Marcin Mikulski. Kasia was part of the Ji.hlava Emerging Producers 2023 program.
Sara Yamashita Rüster (Swedish Film Institute) - Sara Rüster works at the Swedish Film Institute, which supports the creation of films from development to distribution. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing Communications and Art History and has also studied Journalism and Photography. For twelve years, she was a programmer for the Cinematheque in Stockholm. Since 2003, she has been the Head of Documentaries at the International Department, where she is responsible for supporting and promoting Swedish documentaries internationally.
Anders Bruus (DR) - Anders Bruus is Commissioning Editor for DR and has worked with international documentary films and series at DR since 2008. Anders Bruus is the Editor of DRs award-winning feature-documentary strand and is commissioning Danish and international documentary films and series for DRs streamig platform.
Free admission
English language event
