Sex-Selective Abortions in Armenia, Moldova’s Healthcare System, Infertility in Georgia, and More Explored at CPH:DOX
variety.comLise Pedersen Eight high impact film projects from Eastern Europe took center stage at CPH:Forum, the industry platform of Copenhagen’s CPH:DOX international documentary film festival, this week.
Emerging filmmakers from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine pitched their films to industry representatives, including Arte, IDFA and the Whickers Fund.
It marked the culmination of a six-month training program under Change, founded by IMS (International Media Support) in partnership with CPH:DOX, EAVE (the European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs), and the Danish Film School, to support underrepresented filmmakers from the region in accessing the global market.
This year’s selection explores themes of war, national identity, patriarchy and activism, with budgets ranging from €92,000 ($99,000) to €329,000 ($356,000).
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