We are excited to announce an engaging roundtable discussion on Anthropological Film Programming in Europe, taking place at the upcoming Riga Pasaules Film Festival in Riga, Latvia, from April 23 to April 27.
The roundtable is scheduled for this Friday, 25 April at 1000 (GMT+3).
The abstract and general information on the roundtable can be found here.
The general festival programme can be found here.
The panellists are:
Eddy Appels (Missiemuseum Steyl, Netherlands)
Peter I. Crawford (NAFA International Ethnographic Film Festival)
Ivan Maksimovic (International Festival of Ethnological Film, Serbia)
Konstantinos Aivaliotis (Ethnofest, Greece).
This event will feature a CAFFE roundtable discussion, where representatives from various CAFFE festivals will present insights into their respective events. Each representative will offer a brief presentation, shedding light on the unique aspects of their festivals, followed by an interactive roundtable Q&A session.
The panel brings together anthropological film festival curators from across Europe to explore the dynamic landscape of contemporary film festival programming. Discussions will delve into how curators balance their creative visions with practical constraints, considering the influence of local discourses and funding structures on curatorial decisions and the overall identity of film festivals.
Key themes of the panel include:
- The negotiation between creative freedom and logistical limitations
- The role of local cultural and political contexts in shaping festival programming
- Strategies for fostering diversity and innovation in anthropological film festivals
- Opportunities to expand and strengthen the network of anthropological film festivals in Europe
This panel aims to foster a dialogue on the boundaries curators uphold and those they seek to challenge, offering a comparative look at curatorial practices across Europe. It will serve as a platform for sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and identifying tangible ways to develop and collaborate within the anthropological film festival community.
Join us for this thought-provoking discussion and become part of the evolving conversation on anthropological film programming in Europe.
Event Details
What: CAFFE Roundtable Discussion on Anthropological Film Programming in Europe
Where: Riga Pasaules Film Festival. The festival is held at Kino Bize, located on Elizabetes street 37, Riga, Latvia. Festival dates April 23 – April 27, 2025.
When: CAFFE Roundtable Discussion will be held Friday, 25 April at 1000 (GMT+3).