IFFR Pro Encounters 2023
The Pro Encounters are a series of networking round tables that will give filmmakers in the 2023 selection the opportunity to meet and connect with industry experts and key programmers from other film festivals. These constructive sessions aim to facilitate filmmakers increasing their network and sharing their doubts and ideas with established professionals in an informal and supportive environment.
Pro Encounter with the Hubert Bals Fund
The Hubert Bals Fund supports groundbreaking film projects in every stage of the production process, working especially with filmmakers from countries where local film funding and infrastructure is lacking or restrictive.
Meet the fund's managers Bianca Taal and Jeske van der Slikke and check the current opportunities for support.
- Friday 27 January, 14:00 – 15:00
- Sunday 29 January, 14:00 – 15:00
- Monday 30 January, 12:00 – 13:00
- Wednesday 1 February, 14:00 – 15:00
Pro Encounters with the Hubert Bals Fund
Pro Encounter for Short & Mid-length Filmmakers
Join this session with programmers, distributors and key industry experts from the short film community!
This session will include:
- Miguel Dias (Curtas Vila do Conde – Festival Internacional de Cinema)
- Luce Grosjean (Miyu Distribution)
- Varja Močnik (Kino Otok – Isola Cinema Film Festival)
- Christoffer Ode (Uppsala International Short Film Festival)
- Émilie Poirier (Festival du Nouveau Cinéma Montréal)
- Steve Polta (San Francisco Cinematheque).
- José Nuno Guerra Rodrigues (Agência – Portuguese Short Film Agency)
- Andrea Slováková (Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival)
- Ruth Timmermans (LI-MA)
- Gerald Weber (sixpackfilm)
Friday 27 January 11:00 – 12:30
Pro Encounter for Feature Filmmakers
Connect with film programmers from around the world and boost your network!
This session will include:
- Kate Fitzpatrick (Melbourne International Film Festival)
- Marek Hovorka (Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival)
- Bernhard Karl (Filmfest München)
- Pony Ma (Taipei International Film Festival)
- Zoe Protat (Festival du Nouveau Cinéma Montréal)
- Lisa Smith (Roffa Mon Amour)
- Ewa Szabłowska (New Horizons Film Festival)
- Kate Taylor (Edinburgh International Film Festival)
- Darunee Terdtoontaveedej (CinemAsia Film Festival)
Friday 27 January 15:30 – 17:00
Pro Encounter with Volumetric Video Capture – 'the next big thing' in media
During this session 4DR Studios will discuss with film professionals how volumetric video can add value to the film industry, through a variety of examples! Come and find out!
Tuesday 31 January, 14:30 – 15:30
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Pro Hub
The Pro Hub enhances the experience of filmmakers in the selection at IFFR.
