Documentary Campus

SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025 SCIENCE & MEDIA AWARDS Science provides a creative platform to expand our understanding of the world around us and changes the way we see and experience our world. And we want to honor the programs which are bringing science to our screens in the most creative ways. Submissions are now open across 6 categories, including Best Science Documentary, Immersive Science Award, and POWER of Science Award. Winners will be honored at an Awards Ceremony in Halle (Saale), Germany between 29 October and 2 November 2025, and have a chance of screening at SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival. Early Bird Submissions are open until 22 February 2025! Find all submission details at: https://lnkd.in/d-QbMUPe

We're thrilled to announce a brand new initiative with CPH:DOX – an Annual Summit to kick off the Industry Week at CPH:DOX alongside a revitalised CPH:CONFERENCE! This high-level event will bring together politicians, policy makers and industry representatives, providing a unique space for thought-provoking discussions on policies, the future of the audiovisual industry, its role in shaping public discourse, and the impact of documentary on society. The first edition is curated by Mark Edwards, former commissioning editor at ARTE France and former Director of Documentaries in Europe at Netflix, currently working as an independent producer and media consultant. Following the Summit, CPH:CONFERENCE will see mornings being spearheaded by Thom Powers, Artistic Director of the US's largest documentary festival DOC NYC and host of the podcasts Pure Non-fiction and Documentary of the Week. Thom will host a series of in-depth interviews with prominent filmmakers present at CPH:DOX, when we gather for “A Morning With…”. Curating the afternoon sessions for this edition will be Mandy Chang, creative director of Undeniable Productions. Mandy will handpick animated panels and keynotes focusing on the most urgent topics in non-fiction. Join us 24-27 March for all this and more! For information on the Annual Summit: https://lnkd.in/epY4CXwa For information on CPH:CONFERENCE: https://lnkd.in/gxNRkTi

Join the team! We're looking for a Production Manager to help us run the annual SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival in Halle (Saale). SILBERSALZ is an international film and science festival focused on public participation that has taken place annually in Halle (Saale) since 2018. In a combination of film screenings, installations, lectures, workshops and discussion rounds, SILBERSALZ makes science and current research tangible for a broad public. The festival is an initiative of the Robert Bosch Foundation and Documentary Campus. The international non-profit organization Documentary Campus has been successfully active in event management and the content conception of workshops, seminars and conferences for documentary filmmakers for 20 years. We are now looking for a Production Manager to plan and implement the SILBERSALZ Festival. To read more and apply, click below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejH9B85V

Have you met our new Head of Masterschool yet? Adam Gee will lead us on a new, exciting chapter of Masterschool as we look towards the future of factual. As Masterschool heads into its 25th year, we will bring a new focus on emerging business models, digital-first content, creative application of AI, increasing global outreach, and strengthening the commercial viability of participants' production companies – placing selected participants at the heart of our ever-changing industry, and paving the way for a successful and enduring career. Read more about Adam and Masterschool on Televisual: https://lnkd.in/eJE3u2mc Applications for Masterschool 2025 close in just a few days! Apply by 15 December: https://lnkd.in/e2eCZNK5

Hello, is this thing on? 🎤 There's just FIVE DAYS LEFT to apply for Masterschool 2025! Join our premier training programme for European factual filmmakers and creators, where you'll develop your factual project with 1-on-1 mentorship, networking and pitching opportunities, and expert training on career-changing subjects including: ✅ Emerging business models ✅ Digital-first content ✅ Creative applications of AI ✅ Increasing global outreach ✅ Strengthening commercial viability of your production company Applications close 15 December ⌛️ https://lnkd.in/e2eCZNK5

Factual media is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace. How do you stay ahead of the curve? Evolve your approach to factual production through emerging business models, digital-first content, creative application of AI and increased global outreach with Masterschool 2025! Masterschool is our premier training programme, open for applications from European factual filmmakers/content creators and production companies. You'll refine and optimise a factual project in development (for film, TV, digital, interactive or immersive) through 1-on-1 mentorship, workshops, masterclasses, networking events, and industry pitches. Plus, you'll receive invaluable advice on strengthening the commercial viability of your production company. Stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of factual media, refine your project, and amplify its impact—all for €0 with Masterschool. Applications close 15 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/e2eCZNK5

We are thrilled to announce that Adam Gee will be joining us as the new Head of Masterschool, ushering in an exciting new chapter for our longest-standing training programme. With his leadership, Masterschool will embark on a transformative journey into the future of factual producing, extending our core territory into the realms of emerging business models, digital-first content, creative application of AI and enhanced global outreach, evolving our approach to factual production and distribution. Prior to joining the award-winning London documentary-specialist independent production company Doc Hearts, Adam was a Commissioning Editor at CAA (Creative Artist Agency, L. A.). His 20-year commissioning career also includes being a long-time Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, the first Commissioning Editor of original programming at Little Dot Studios (on ‘Real Stories’ documentary channel), commissioner at Red Bull Media House, and short form online documentary consultant for Ridley Scott Creative Group. He has won over 90 international awards for his productions, including an Emmy, 6 BAFTAs, 3 Royal Television Society awards, the Grand Award at the New York International Film & Television Festival, and the Media Guardian Innovation award and the RTS Innovation award. Adam has served on BAFTA’s Television and Interactive Entertainment committees, and is a voting member of the European Film Academy. He has taught at the Royal College of Art, the National Film & Television School, and NYU. He is an Honorary Fellow of NUA (Norwich University of the Arts) “for services to the UK Broadcast and Interactive Media industry”. To mark this new appointment, applications for Masterschool 2025 have been extended until 15 December 2024! This unique training programme is open to European factual filmmakers/content creators and production companies, across factual media (from film, TV and digital to interactive and immersive). Through 1-on-1 mentorship, workshops, masterclasses, networking events, and industry pitches, participants refine and optimise a factual project in development, whilst also receiving invaluable advice on strengthening the commercial viability of their production company. Take advantage of the Masterschool to equip yourself and your company to best navigate emerging and future opportunities in factual production, boost the reach of your project, and maximize its impact. https://lnkd.in/eUtBScaM

The 7th SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival has concluded with a record number of visitors. Over 34,000 people were inspired by #science, #media, #art, and #culture during the five-day event. A diverse program of 70 #films, #talks, #exhibitions, and #events invited attendees to explore fresh ideas and experience new things under the motto “Shake well” at venues across Halle, including Kaufhaus am Markt, the #Leopoldina, #Puschkino, and the #Planetarium. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone involved, especially our outstanding guests! Leon Windscheid, Ulla Lohmann, Jutta Allmendinger, Maja Göpel, and all the other remarkable experts and speakers who contributed to making the festival a true success. Cordula Kleidt Patrick Kluegel Philipp Schroegel Christoph Hilgert André Naumann Dr. Nicole Zabel-Wasmuth Jessy James LaFleur Aljoscha Burchardt Jürgen Geuter Nizar Ibrahim Dr. Kira Vinke Dr. Katharina Beyerl Niobe Thompson tobias nölle Jamie Perera Christopher Resch Raphaël Hitier Jana Bingemer Save the date for the 8th SILBERSALZ Festival: October 29 to November 2, 2025, in Halle (Saale). We can’t wait to see you again! Stay curious! #science #sciencecommunication #media #SILBERSALZfestival #SILBERSALZ24 All pictures © Joachim Blobel ----- Das 7. SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival ist mit einem weiteren Besucher*innenrekord zu Ende gegangen. Über 34.000 Menschen ließen sich fünf Tage lang von #Wissenschaft, #Medien, #Kunst und #Kultur begeistern. 70 #Filme, #Talks, #Ausstellungen und #Events luden unter dem Motto „Gut schütteln“ u.a. im Kaufhaus am Markt, der #Leopoldina, dem #Puschkino und dem #Planetarium in der Stadt #Halle dazu ein, sich auf frische Ideen einzulassen und Neues zu erleben. Wir möchten uns bei Ihnen allen, insbesondere bei unseren großartigen Gäst*innen bedanken und all die anderen wunderbaren Expert*innen und Moderator*innen haben das Festival zu solch einem Erfolg gemacht. Sie sich schon jetzt das Datum für das 8. SILBERSALZ Festival vor: Es wird vom 29. Oktober bis 2. November 2025 in Halle (Saale) stattfinden. Wir freuen uns darauf, Sie wiederzusehen! Bleiben Sie neugierig! #Wissenschaft #Wissenschaftskommunikation #Medien #SILBERSALZfestival #SILBERSALZ24

That's a wrap on the 2024 Industry Days! Across 2 packed days in Halle (Saale), we heard brilliant pitches from the 2024 Masterschool cohort and 2024 Silbersalz Institute who have been developing their nonfiction projects over the year through our training initiatives. Not to mention the many 1-on-1 meetings between pitching teams and our industry execs, chances to network, and invaluable advice given at the pitching forum! Amongst the inspiring pitches were five stand-outs that were selected as winners of the 2024 Pitch Awards! Presented by our partner festivals and markets, these awards recognise the exceptional talent and stories shown at the Industry Days from the Masterschool and Silbersalz Institute pitching teams. The CPH:DOX Award goes to Justice in the Land of Fog The DOK.fest München Award goes to Bound Together The Sunny Side of the Doc Award goes to Dear Future, I Am Ready plus a special mention to Victory or Death - The Many Lives Of Monika Ertl The NewImages Festival Award goes to Seeing How Machines See Congrats to all of the pitching teams who did a fantastic job presenting their incredible stories to our panel of international industry executives! Want to take part in next year's Industry Days? Applications are now open for the 2025 Masterschool! Develop your nonfiction project over 10 months through invaluable mentorship, workshops, masterclasses and networking opportunities, culminating with a pitch at our Industry Days pitching forum in front of international industry executives who provide indispensable advice and contacts to get your project funded, distributed, sold and produced. 2025 is your year! To apply to Masterschool 2025, click the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dcMuv2hK

Shape the future of the creative industry as the new Head of Masterschool 🚀 As Head of Masterschool, you'll lead on the selection of 15 brilliant nonfiction content project teams who, through training, mentorship, and networking opportunities – planned by yourself – will launch their project, and their career. Above all, the Head of Masterschool is responsible for leading the program into the future as the industry shifts, and pioneering a new model for the creative sector. We’re looking for a thought-leader, an inquisitive mind who always has the next big idea – be it technical, digital, the new industry business model, sustainable opportunities for independent filmmakers, commercial acumen, and anything else that you can think of. Sound like you? Click below. https://lnkd.in/ey44Vr5p