Forum Programme

Enter the Dreamworld

With rapid changes in technology, storytelling is also evolving. How are creatives adapting to the opportunities and what the future maybe?

Fake It Till You Make It

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly. Does AI offer new story telling tools? The directors of Another Body talk about their film and the subject of the film who found herself in a complex deep fake.

Basil Shadid Film, Commercial & Content Producer Joseph Michael, Artist-in-residence AUT Bruktawit Tigabu Producer| Director | Animator Allyn Robins Senior Consultant Brainbox Institute.

At The Crossroads of Authenticity, Story Sovereignty and Collaboration

The session that will explore the potential risks and benefits of using new technologies in their films and develop strategies for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of their documentaries.

Leanne Pooley DE Superhero 2017 Sophie Compton Codirector of Another Body Reuben Hamlyn Co-director of Another Body Tom Barraclough Director of Brainbox Institute.

Hasta La Vista Baby: How Cancel Culture Affect the Arts

A topic that explores the effects of cancel culture and “woke” ideology on arts and culture, specifically in the context of filmmaking.

Nathan Hoturoa Gray Lawyer | Academic | Journalist | Doc Edge Board Stephen Gerard Kelly Director of In the Shadow of Beirut

Lin Alluna Director of Twice Colonized Aaju Peters Inuit Subject |

Lawyer | Storywriter of Twice Colonized Emile Hertling Peronard Producer of Twice Colonized.

Keynote

Mladen Ivancic Chief Operating Officer, NZFC

Michael Goldwater Director of The Shape of Dialogue podcast Alex Lee Director of Doc Edge David Novack Director of All

Static & Noise Brannavan Gnanalingam Author | Lawyer

Stephen Gerard Kelly Co-director of In The Shadow of Beirut.

Unleash Your Voice: Open Soapbox Session

An open session for documentary and festival curators to discuss their current concerns, opinions, and insights.