Networking Sessions - Round Table Discussions
Thursday, 1 May, 12:00-12:45, Radisson Blu Hotel – Bosjökloster
(Registration required – limited seats available)
Fuel your creativity and expand your network at MAFF Industry Days’ signature roundtables! From cross-cultural collaborations to groundbreaking storytelling, these 45-minute discussions offer intimate settings to exchange ideas with fellow cinephiles, producers, and industry leaders.
Challenges of Co-Production Between Arab and European Countries
What happens when filmmakers from different regions join forces? This session explores the creative and logistical realities of Arab-European co-productions and how these partnerships redefine global cinema.
Diversity and Inclusion in Cinematic Storytelling
Why do some stories keep getting sidelined? How can we move beyond tokenism to real representation? And what happens when filmmakers from marginalized communities finally get the mic?
Digital Technologies and the Future of Cinema
How is technology reshaping filmmaking? See how AI, virtual production, and digital tools are changing the reality of filmmaking.
Documentary Filmmaking: Realities and Social Impact
Hear firsthand how documentary filmmakers grapple with tough ethical choices, fight for access, and turn cameras into catalysts for real change.
The Impact of Film Festivals on Industry Development
Festivals aren’t just red carpets! They’re where careers are born. Filmmakers and programmers discuss how festivals influence what gets made, seen, and celebrated in global cinema.
Women in Cinema: Opportunities and Empowerment
Women are directing groundbreaking work, but the playing field’s still uneven. Candid talk about breaking barriers, finding allies, and building a more inclusive industry.
Beyond Stereotypes: Rethinking Displacement on Screen
How can cinema move beyond clichés to portray migration and displacement with depth and humanity? Filmmakers and activists discuss storytelling that respects lived experiences.
Financial Challenges for Independent Filmmakers
Big visions, tight budgets. Indie filmmakers reveal the realities of funding, distribution, and creative survival in an industry dominated by blockbusters.
