Doc Society's Climate Story Fund is open for 2026, with grants of up to $125K for independent non-fiction films (all lengths), series podcasts and radio docs in late production. Deadline: Mon 6 July 2026, 2 PM BST 🔗 More info and: climatestoryunit.org/apply/

#Chiledoc is back at #CannesDocs, this time joining #ProimágenesColombia for a collective Docs-in-Progress regional Latin American showcase. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/chile-colomb... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #cannes2026

#VerzioFilmFest #DocLab 2026 applications are open until the 31st of May 2026 at midnight CET. MORE -> www.moderntimes.review/verzio-docla...

«It was the people and not the authorities» The prolific Romanian producer is the subject of a major tribute at the 2026 #goeast #filmfestival. MTR spoke with #AdaSolomon on Romanian cinema, documentary, and institutional failure. INTERVIEW -> www.moderntimes.review/interview-ad...

MoviesThat Matter and #NEFTi are launching a new #shortfilm initiative for 2026 to support #displacedfilmmakers living in Europe and Africa. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/movies-that-... #mtr #mtrnews #filmfestival

A record-setting year at the @fifdh.bsky.social industry side. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/fifdh-impact... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #humanrightsfestival

The 2026 GoEast #filmfestival Symposium programme foregrounds how authoritarian power and AI-driven moving images are reshaping perception and political debate. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/goeast-2026-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

Presented by Krakow Film Festival and The Polish Film Institute, the award is named after the late Polish filmmaker #Marcelłoziński. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/marcel-lozin... #mtr ##mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Honourary Golden Alexander's will be awarded to filmmaker #BillMorrison and #VouvoulaSkoura. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/thessaloniki...

The 2026 CPH:DOX programme is a wide-angle snapshot of a world in flux, balancing frontline political reporting with titles that address AI disruption, Big Tech, freedom of expression, neurotechnology, and the accelerating climate crisis. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/cphdox-2026-...

Programming for the professional side of #cphdox is framed around the «infrastructure of truth».

CPH:DOX sets the opening film for 23rd edition, running March 11–22, 2026 NEWS-> www.moderntimes.review/cphdox-2026-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

After an initial cancellation, Sunny Side of the Doc will take place in 2026 in partnership with Documentary Campus. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/sunny-side-o... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

One World Int' #humanrights film festival 2026 will take place in Prague from 11 to 19 March, and then tour other Czech cities from 11 March to 24 April. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/one-world-20... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

@fifdh.bsky.social returns to Geneva from 6–15 March 2026 with an edition explicitly shaped by the instability of «the real» as a civic category. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/fifdh-2026-o... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #humanrights

The 37th #TriesteFilmFestival turns its attention to Slovenia for its annual focus on women filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/trieste-wild... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Majordocs has announced the winners of its seventh edition, with jury honours shared for the first time in the festival’s history. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/majordocs-20... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

«Through cinema, she can talk more about her problems and about everything women face» In Gaza, Dr Ezzalden Shlah stages cinema under a broken truce, where rubble replaces venues and women’s stories refuse to stay buried. INTERVIEW-> www.moderntimes.review/interview-ga...

The 2026 @fifdh.bsky.social #ImpactLab selections cross fault lines of war, climate change, and creeping authoritarianism. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/fifdh-2026-i... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Under the theme «Chaos. Reinventing Reality,» the 10th edition of the Moldox Festival takes place from 26–30 November in Chișinău, with a programme that examines conflict, social fragility and the ways communities respond to upheaval NEWS-> www.moderntimes.review/moldox-2025-... #mtr #mtrnews

"An intimate and deeply personal portrayal of identity, displacement, and resistance. It is a story about survival and memory, one that feels as political as it is poetic." - @moderntimesreview.bsky.social

Amid rubble, hunger, death, and the violent realities of occupation in the heart of the Gaza Strip, the Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema opens Sunday. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/gaza-womens-... #mtr #mtrnews #filmfestival #gaza

"A lifetime prison hidden in the centre of the free world" @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on DREAMERS, out now on True Story.

The 23rd #doclisboa will open with Palestinian filmmaker Kamal Aljafari's 'With Hasan in Gaza'. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/doclisboa-20... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"In politically and socially volatile times, dedicated documentary streaming platforms may play a critical role in responding to today's realities" We spoke to Sevara Pan for an article about documentary streaming platforms in @moderntimesreview.bsky.social Read more: buff.ly/mqQGtxb

A panel at last month's Dokufest raised this epic question: "What does it mean to watch?" I unpacked some of the ideas for @moderntimesreview.bsky.social www.moderntimes.review/what-does-it...

At Dokufest, a panel discussion posed this epic question: What does it mean to watch? @cirilism.bsky.social breaks down the conversation.

Over nine days, DokuFest presented over 200 films alongside performances, discussions, masterclasses, and workshops spread across cinemas and improvised venues throughout #Prizren. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/dokufest-win... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The one and only #Dokufest kicks off its 24th edition today, running through 9 August. Find all MTR coverage -> www.moderntimes.review/tag/dokufest/

Applications for the 10th #VerzioDoclab are open until 31 July 2025. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/verzio-docla... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Find the official statement on the closure of @ajbalkans.bsky.social #DocumentaryFestival below: NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/ajb-doc-film... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The 2025 Sunny Side of the Doc brought together 2,100 participants from 60 countries. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/sunny-side-o... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmmarket

"An exploration of rare archival material that unveils the significance of Algeria's fight for independence and its implications for modern-day Africa." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social‬ on SCENES FROM THE LABUDOVIC REELS by Mila Turajlic buff.ly/6r8WcwW, out now on True Story.

"Hans Blix was never possible to corrupt, and when we look at what goes on today on the world scene, we may think of him as the last uncorrupted representative of the world community, the last genuine public servant" @moderntimesreview.bsky.social‬ on BLIX NOT BOMBS buff.ly/4qN9fwn out now.

Chile's prolific year continues with another strong showing at Sheffield DocFest. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/chiledoc-she... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"The humanity of its character, the tenderness of the shots and these universal themes – altogether, the film appears to the emotional self of its viewers, making it deeply relatable: we sacrifice belonging for freedom and freedom for belonging" @moderntimesreview.bsky.social‬

The bill targets civil organisations, independent media, and companies that receive foreign funding, potentially subjecting them to a public watchlist and sanctions for actions deemed to undermine Hungary’s sovereignty. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/new-bill-hun... #mtr #mtrnews #freepress

The 40th @dokfest.bsky.social continues online in Germany through 25 May. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/dok-fest-mun... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

"essential viewing, as it opens the door to understanding, empathy and discourse, all of which can, in their own small way, alleviate the burden of the victims of war." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on THE HAMLET SYNDROME buff.ly/ldrFxhM out now on True Story.

Bridging #cinema, #anthropology, and critical public dialogue, Bristol's RAI Film Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The five selected DocudaysUA DOCU/UKRAINE films have already been recognised at Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and Visions du Réel, returning to Ukrainian screens with renewed urgency and emotional depth. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/docu-ukraine... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

As part of #CannesDocs- Marche du Film, Chiledoc returns with another year of robust presence on the Riviera. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/chilean-docu... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmmarket #cannes2025

It's almost Sunny Side of the Doc time, with 42 projects selected for its 36th edition. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/sunny-side-o... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmmarket

The 25th goEast Film Festival was the last under director Heleen Gerritsen. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/goeast-2025-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

The DocAlliance award will be announced at the 2025 @cannesfilmfestival.bsky.social NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/doc-alliance... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews

"shows us how thought-provoking the imaginary petrification of time through the power of camera footage can be in the context of cinematic art." @moderntimesreview.bsky.social on PRIVATE FOOTAGE by Janaina Nagata buff.ly/bAD9Thc out now on True Story.

A lineup well exemplifying the current world in turmoil. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/krakow-film-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

Nine members of her family were killed alongside her. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/photojournal...

The goEast Film Festival Main Competition will present 14 feature-length films that reflect the political, cultural, and emotional landscapes of Central and Eastern Europe. NEWS -> www.moderntimes.review/goeast-2025-... #mtr #mtrnews #documentarynews #filmfestival

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