For a third year in a row, we welcome emerging filmmakers and producers from all over the world, working on their first or second non-fiction feature and wishing to attend CPH:FORUM.
On top of access to all industry activities, including CPH:FORUM for a discounted price, we offer two full days of interactive sessions providing essential tools for new professional talent to join and thrive in the established industry ecosystem.
We dedicate two full days to emerging documentary professionals, on 23-24 March 2025, at the beginning of our Industry week, with the aim to introduce them to the inner workings of the professional community present at CPH:DOX.
With a bundle of curated sessions and interactive elements, this day aims to share know-how with newcomers on how they can best utilize their time in the following Industry days at CPH:DOX in terms of networking and other opportunities to further their non-fiction projects in development. While going through the nuts and bolts of the documentary industry from the perspective of new talent, the INTRO:DOX programme, gives an insight into mismatches between the traditional modus operandi of the industry and the rapidly changing contemporary culture.
2025 SCHEDULE
The full program will be announced mid-February.
SUNDAY 23 MARCH
10:00-10:15 WELCOME
Frank Piasecki Poulsen, Director, producer and dramaturgical consultant, DK
Frank Piasecki Poulsen will invite our participants to quickly introduce themselves to the rest of the room, setting the scene for a collaborative enviroment.
10:15-11:00 MAP TO CPH:INDUSTRY + NETWORKING 101
Mara Gourd-Mercado, Head of Industry & Training, CPH:DOX, DK
The session will introduce the CPH:INDUSTRY programme and share networking tips using the tools and different opportunities offered at CPH:DOX. We aim to help newcomers navigate our extensive programme and reap its benefits.
11:00-11:30 BREAK
11:30-12:15 WHO IS WHO? FESTIVAL PROGRAMMERS
Mads Mikkelsen, Head of Programme, CPH:DOX, DK
Martijn te Pas, Doc Consultant & Curator e u R O P E doconsultancy, SE
[Speaker coming soon]
12:15-14:00 LUNCH BREAK
14:00-14:45 WHO IS WHO? BROADCASTERS
Mohamed Elmongy, Commissioning Editor, Al Jazeera Documentary Channel, QA
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14:45-15:30 WHO IS WHO? SALES & DISTRIBUTORS
Kim Christiansen, Executive Producer – Documentaries & Co-productions, DR Sales, DK
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15:30-15:45 BREAK
15:45-16:30 WHO IS WHO? FUNDS
Jane Mote, Editorial Consultant, The Whickers, UK
Selin Murat, Executive Director, IDFA Bertha Fund, NL
[Speaker coming soon]
16:30-18:30 BREAKTHROUGH DRINKS
Imagine speed dating combined with Happy Hour Drinks. This networking opportunity will flip the power structure, as our special bartenders of the night, the industry representatives featured in the previous panel, will serve drinks to INTRO:DOXers. Celebrating the new talent at our bustling festival headquarters, we wish to acknowledge the importance of the filmmakers and their work, as this industry would be nothing without them. Hoping to empower a new cohort of emerging voices, this event is a great opportunity for our newcomers to get closer to the professional guests at CPH:DOX and build a support network among each other.
MONDAY 24 MARCH
10:00-11:00 THROUGH THE PIPELINE CASE STUDY
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This session explores the journey of a film through the festival circuit.
11:00-11:15 BREAK
11:15-12:15 PRODUCERS MASTER CLASS
Sigrid Dyekjaer, Producer, Real Lava, DK
Kasper Lykke Schultz, Producer, Elk Film, DK
A curious, explorative conversation between the audience and two producers, on a different but equally successful path. They will be questioning and exploring their own ways of working, addressing their learnings from mistakes, and offering tangible advice
12:15-13:15 LUNCH
13:15-15:30 MEET & GREET ROUNDTABLES
[More information coming soon]
Pitching in early Production.
John English, director, producer, and emerging talent developer. OTOXO Productions, ES
PRACTICAL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
On top of access to all industry activities, including CPH:FORUM for pitches, we offer two full days of interactive sessions providing essential tools for new professional talent to join and thrive in the established industry ecosystem.
- Available only for non-student producers and directors working on their first or second non-fiction feature film.
- Only available for on-site participation.
- Filmmakers and producers who have attended INTRO:DOX before are not eligible.
- Price: 1,800 DKK (excl. 25% VAT).
Discover the different accreditations here.
INTRO:DOX PARTNERSHIPS 2025
We are proud to share the list of organizations and funds that have agreed to support a limited number of INTRO:DOX applicants with covering accreditation costs, and occasionally also travel and accommodation.
- IEFTA supporting 2 talents
- BoostHBG
- Austrian Film Insitute supporting 3 talents joining with the Delegation
- Dhaka Doc Lab
You should reach out directly to your local film institution in case you need support.
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