26. 2. 2026
The third session of Ex Oriente workshops will conclude at East Doc Platform 2026
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The 2025 edition of Ex Oriente Film is entering its final stage. The third and last session of Ex Oriente Features and Ex Oriente Series will take place in Prague during the East Doc Platform, culminating in the public pitching at the East Doc Forum.
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30. 1. 2026
East Doc Forum 2026: Projects Revealed
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The East Doc Forum, the largest and most established pitching platform for documentary filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe, unveils its selection of projects for its 25th edition.
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23. 1. 2026
Alumni spotlight: Oscar nomination, European Film Award, Berlinale, CPH:DOX and more
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In recent days, films that have participated in activities organized by the IDF have been achieving extraordinary success. Here is an overview of projects that confirm the international relevance and long-term impact of IDF support.
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29. 9. 2025
The second session of Ex Oriente Features will take place at Astra Film Festival
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From October 19 to 23, the second session of Ex Oriente Features 2025 will unfold in Sibiu – marking the first time this workshop takes place at Astra Film Festival, the internationally renowned festival dedicated to creative documentary cinema.
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17. 9. 2025
[Interview] East of convention: Ex Oriente Film’s human-centred method
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Discover how Ex Oriente Film Workshop nurtures bold, author-driven documentaries in Eastern Europe through mentorship, experimentation, and risk-taking.
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21. 8. 2025
Ex Oriente Series heads to Serial Killer for its 2nd session
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From September 21 to 23, the second session of Ex Oriente Series 2025 will take place in Brno – marking the first time this workshop is held at Serial Killer International Festival of TV and Web Series.
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4. 7. 2025
Ex Oriente Documentary Laboratory launched its new edition in Sheffield and La Rochelle
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In June, the first sessions of this year’s Ex Oriente Features and Ex Oriente Series workshops took place – marking the opening chapter of a three-part journey dedicated to supporting bold documentary storytelling from Central and Eastern Europe.
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30. 5. 2025
Ex Oriente Series 2025 returns to Sunny Side of the Doc for its first session
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Five selected documentary series are set to kick off the first session of Ex Oriente Series workshop in La Rochelle, France, from June 22–24, as part of the Sunny Side of the Doc.
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26. 5. 2025
Ex Oriente Features 2025 launches at Sheffield DocFest for the first time
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From June 16 to 20, the first session of the Ex Oriente Features 2025 workshop will take place in Sheffield—marking the first time this prestigious training programme is held at the UK’s leading documentary festival, Sheffield DocFest.
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22. 5. 2025
NEAR LIGHT - Second Lives of Murderers: Interview with the Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award 2025 winners
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NEAR LIGHT - Second Lives of Murderers took home the newly presented Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award at East Doc Platform 2025. Read our interview with Niccolò Salvato (director) and Mara Cracaleanu (producer).
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