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An industry-focused session at Sheffield DocFestSheffield DocFest
The goal of the Meet Market is to develop the collaboration, the connection, to boost co-production.
Theyre having meetings during two days from 9 to 6, Mancini notes.
So, its pretty intense.
Patrizia Mancini, Head of Industry at Sheffield DocFestSheffield DocFest
To get creative juices flowing, DocFest also programs a robust lineup of talks and panel discussions.
We had several conversations about how freelancers can be supported, Mancini says.
There is anxiety that AI could further erode the number of jobs in the field.
For young people hoping for careers in documentary, thats a particular concern.
DocFest endeavors to support emerging creatives, as well as filmmakers from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
The idea involves mentorship between seasoned professionals and those who represent the future of the doc field.
Its a question of sharing the experience, to give also space for questions, Mancini explains.
Oscar-nominated filmmakerJulie Cohen(RBG,Julia,Every Body) served as mentor to this years participants.
Its been really successful, Mancini says.
Its part of the DNA of the festival within the program, within the team.
Its just to be open, to give access to people of different backgrounds, different stories.
Sheffield DocFest wraps Monday.
This is the ethos, as Mancini defines it: We need community.
We need to build community and to stress collaboration.
