CPH:DOX Chief and Head of Industry on Their Program, Standing Up for Values and Sticking Together (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Annika Pham Stronger, bigger than ever amid global tensions, this year’s industry arm of the prestigious CPH:DOX international documentary festival will be showcasing an exceptional program in Copenhagen between March 23-28.

For the first time ever, an annual Summit will bring together global thinkers, politicians, researchers and documentary professionals for an overview of trends and critical issues in documentary filmmaking.

Inspiring talks will spill over the five-day CPH:CONFERENC, dedicated to new paradigms, while 36 projects from 26 countries will be pitched to more than 350 decision-makers and distributors at the CPH:FORUM.

We spoke to Mara Gourd-Mercado, head of industry and training, and Katrine Kiilgaard, managing director of CPH:DOX, on the eve of CPH:Industry. This year’s CPH:DOX will be held under extreme tension politically, with Europe being challenged in its core values, while the world of documentary continues to grapple with the shifting media landscape.