CineLink Talks offers a rich programme of masterclasses, debates and panel discussions intended to deal with key issues faced by the film industry. The 2021 edition is organized in collaboration with Documentary Campus and in association with Screen International.
Ten CineLink Talks are taking place as webinars via Zoom, and will feature live question-and-answer sessions during which audience members will be able to pose questions to panelists.
Expanding Co-Production Drama Landscape
A case study of co-production between small countries coming from Southeast Europe and Nordics through brand new drama series THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ISLAND. How a catastrophic plot that is based on lack of collaboration translate in successful cooperation? How to maintain cultural authenticity of both regions with outlook on diversity. Presented by Croatian producer Nebojša Taraba (Drugi Plan) and Icelandic producer Hordur Runarsson (Glass River).
Are Critics Still Needed?
Mostly white, and still mostly male, film critics are part of a highly concentrated power structure when it comes to trade reviews and market success. If transparency and diversity at film festivals is not enough to open up the door of the industry, is it time we asked ourselves: ‘are film critics even needed?
In conversation with Alexander Nanau
Renowned documentary filmmaker Alexander Nanau will discuss his film Collective, which was nominated for two Academy Awards, and discuss the process and methodology of his work.
Staying sane: Mental health in the film industry
Is there a way to ensure sustainabilty for the indie sector within the streaming model? Given a context in which less IP is retained and there isuncertainty about the chance of creating libraries and rights' exploitation, as well as project ownership, independent producers and funders discuss fair practice in the ecosystem involving streamers and content creators.
Can co-productions be green? Strategy and challenges
The panel brings together producers, film-fund representatives, and environmental consultants to speak about approaches and strategies for making film production greener. Without having a common rule on the environmental issues across EU and with evident boost of the “green production” in Western Europe, how can it be ensured that bigger disparity does not occur across European co-production landscape?
A new take: New models and possibilities for distribution
With Covid-19 accelerating the transition from cinema to platforms, and more scheduled releases on the horizon, what does an alternative distribution model look like? This blue-sky session provides ideas, prompts and new questions, continuing a conversation begun at last year’s CineLink Talks.
What women want: quotas and reality
What are women filmmakers’ perceptions of the quotas imposed by film institutions? Can quotas be translated into on set reality? Does gender equity translate to simply ticking boxes, or does it go beyond mere formality?
Working with streamers
Is there a way to ensure sustainability for the indie sector within the streaming model? Given a context in which less IP is retained and there is uncertainty about the chance of creating libraries and rights’ exploitation, as well as project ownership, independent producers and funders discuss fair practice in the ecosystem involving streamers and content creators.
What have we learned from filmmaking during the pandemics?
A panel of internationally recognised producers discuss what they’ve learned from making films during the pandemic, and if there have been any positive outcomes from the process.
In conversation with filmmaker Mads Brugger
Mads Brügger is a Danish filmmaker, journalist, TV host and author who is renowned for his distinctive methods of “performative journalism”. His feature-length documentaries include Sundance winner The Red Chapel (2009), and The Ambassador (2011) and Cold Case Hammarskjöld (2019), which were also selected for Sundance. His feature fiction debut The Saint Bernard Syndicate (2018) won two awards at the Tribeca Film Festival.