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Once again, we think we can say with confidence that the two days of the “Teaching Documentary” symposium in Bolzano met and even exceeded expectations, judging by the kind messages we have received in the two weeks after the event. … Continue reading →

In conversation with our film school colleagues in North America, the International Documentary Association recently asked “which five documentaries do you strongly advise  your students watch as they embark on their filmmaking careers?” The list reveals some familiar titles, others … Continue reading →

Just over two weeks to go, updates coming soon… over 80 delegates from some 58 film schools and 29 countries around the world are coming to Bolzano!

Although not yet 100% complete, this should give an overview of the conference at the end of April. We’ll gradually update over the next few weeks. Click on “Programme” for access to PDF or here > Programm_schematic_TDII_20180202

We’re very busy putting the programme together for Teaching Documentary – choosing the main speakers as well as selecting the Best Kept Secrets from film schools around the world – more news soon! This looks good – a ninety-six-part documentary series about everything. … Continue reading →

Happy New Year to everyone! We’re delighted that so many of you have expressed an interest to join us in Bolzano at the end of April for what promises to be a very inspirational “Teaching Documentary II” Symposium. We’re busy … Continue reading →

You can now register online for the conference at this link. We look forward to hearing from you! https://teachingdocumentary.com/registration/

As we agreed at the end of the Cardiff conference back in November 2014, there was strong support for a follow up conference within the next 4 years – and here it is: in Bolzano, Italy, April 26-29 2018, hosted … Continue reading →

It’s now some 16 months since we spent those intensive few days in Cardiff, and I am delighted to report that the “Guide for Documentary Film-makers” project that Prof. Grażyna Kędzielawska and her team presented in Cardiff is not only complete but is in … Continue reading →