Shaminder Nahal (UK) Head of Specialist Factual
Channel 4

Shaminder Nahal is Head of Specialist Factual at Channel 4.

Keisha Knight (USA) Director, IDA Funds
International Documentary Association

Keisha Knight is the Director of IDA Funds.

Opal H. Bennett (USA) Senior Producer POV & Executive Producer POV Shorts
POV

Opal H. Bennett is an Emmy-winning Senior Producer at POV and Executive Producer at POV Shorts.

Ash Hoyle (USA) Programmer
Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is the ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives.

Imogen Sutton (Austria) Festival Manager
Autlook Film Sales GmbH

Imogen is Festival Manager for Autlook Film Sales

Kazz Basma (UK/Spain) Head of Sales and Acquisitions
Sideways Film

Sideways distributes internationally across all media and formats.

Christian Cools (France) Commissioning Editor
ARTE G.E.I.E.

As a Commissioning Editor at ARTE since 1998, Christian manages the slot 'ARTE Discovery', dedicated to discovery and natural history documentaries.  He works with natural history and wildlife.

Yukari Misaizu (Japan) Senior Producer
NHK Enterprises

With over 20 years of experience as a director and producer at NHK, Yukari produces NHK Special and other various NHK documentary programs.

Emile Guertin (Malaysia) Senior Producer
Al Jazeera English

Based in Al Jazeera’s Malaysia bureau, Emile commissions and oversees 25 min docs in the Asia-Pacific region for the ‘Witness’ documentary strand.

Nick Ward (New Zealand) Senior Commissioner, Non Scripted
Sky New Zealand

Nick Ward is the Senior Commissioner for Non Scripted content at Sky Originals.

Floran Sax (France) Producer
ZED

Floran is a Producer at ZED, an independent French production and distribution company based in Paris, with more than 20 years experience producing documentaries.

Ally Gilbert (Australia) Head of Content, Prime Video Australia and New Zealand
Prime Video

As Head of Content, Ally leads local content efforts in Australia and New Zealand.

Virginia Hodgson (Australia) Senior Commissioner
Warner Bros. Discovery

Virginia Hodgson is senior commissioner at Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ overseeing commission & production of unscripted for Three & Discovery ANZ.

Alicia Brown (Australia) Commissioning Editor, Stan Originals
Stan

Alicia has recently joined STAN ORIGINALS as Commissioning Editor across the scripted and factual slate.

Mark Froude (New Zealand) General Manager
Docsville

ONLINE GUEST

Mark is the General Manager of Hong Kong based SVOD Docsville

Emma Hindley (UK) Strand Editor
BBC Storyville

ONLINE GUEST

Emma is the Strand Editor at BBC Storyville.

Diana El-Osta (USA) Sr. Director, Multiplatform Programming & Development
PBS

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Diana El-Osta is the Sr. Director of Programming and Development at PBS, where she is responsible for developing and overseeing science, history, and wildlife programming.

Nic Meloney (Canada) Executive in Charge of Production, Factual & Documentary
CBC

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Nic is an Executive in Charge of Production with CBC Unscripted and is a member of the CBC/Radio-Canada Indigenous Advisory Council.

Madeleine Savage (France) Commissioning Editor
France Télévisions

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For the past fifteen years Madeleine has been working within France Télévisions firstly as Executive Producer and then Commissioning Editor within the Department for Coproductions and International Acquisitions.

Bettina Kolb (Germany) Commissioning Editor
DW (Deutsche Welle)

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DW (Deutsche Welle) is Germany’s international broadcaster, a public non-profit media outlet that focuses on factual content only.

Gunny (Gune) Hyoung (South Korea) Artistic Director
EBS Korea/EIDF

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EIDF combines film festival programming with Public TV broadcast with EBS Korea.

Choy Lin Mok (Turkey) Commissioning Editor
TRT World

ONLINE GUEST

TRT World's mission is to commission and co-produce world-class documentaries that entertain and engage, encourage debate and serve as a catalyst for change.

Kate Bustamante (USA) Senior Manager, Original Documentaries
Hulu

ONLINE GUEST

Kate supports efforts around Hulu’s award-winning Original Documentaries and Original Documentary Series.

Kati Fernandez (USA) Senior Director, Development
ESPN

ONLINE GUEST

ESPN is the world's leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand.

Susie Jones (Australia) Head of Factual
ABC

Susie Jones is the Head of Factual at the ABC.

Kelrick Martin (Australia) Head of Indigenous
ABC

ABC Indigenous supports First Nations creatives in the industry, proving Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers can lead the way in making exciting Australian television.

Julie Hanna (Australia) Commissioning Editor
ABC

ABC Factual consistently commissions, innovative, high-quality, award-winning content dedicated to telling diverse Australian voices, places and stories.

Kalita Corrigan (Australia) Commissioning Editor, Factual
ABC

Kalita is a commissioning editor for ABC screen - documentary and factual - and is passionate about history, true crime, culture and the arts.

Chloe Cassidy (Australia) Executive Producer - Factual Development
ABC

Chloe has been Executive Producer - Factual Development with ABC since 2021

Jo Chichester (Australia) Commissioning Editor, Factual
ABC

Jo Chichester has worked on a range of internal programs in Arts & Entertainment and commissioned dozens of documentaries.

Rachel Robinson (Australia) Executive Producer
ABC

Rachel is an Executive Producer in the ABC’s Factual development team.

Amanda Collinge (Australia) Executive Producer
ABC

Amanda is Executive Producer of Compass on ABC TV, and a senior journalist, director and producer.

Penny Palmer (Australia) Executive Producer
ABC

Dr Penny Palmer runs Catalyst, the ABC's award-winning science documentary series.

Kirsty Sibtain (Australia) Content Acquisitions Manager
ABC

Kirsty is currently Content Acquisitions Manager for ABC Commercial, working closely with producers in acquiring both ABC-commissioned and independent content for global distribution.

Joseph Maxwell (Australia) Head of Unscripted
SBS

Joseph oversees commissioning for all unscripted content at SBS Australia.

Bernadine Lim (Australia) Senior Commissioning Editor, Factual
SBS

Bernadine has over 20 years’ experience developing, directing and producing across various documentary formats in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. 

Bethan Arwel-Lewis (Australia) Commissioning Editor, Factual
SBS

Bethan Arwel-Lewis is Commissioning Editor of Factual for SBS Australia, and is responsible for commissioning original factual content for the broadcaster.

Marissa McDowell (Australia) Head of Commissions
NITV

Marissa is currently employed by SBS as the Head of Commissions for NITV.

Paul Wiegard (Australia) Co-Founder & CEO
Madman Entertainment

Madman is Australia's leading independent theatrical, home entertainment distribution and rights management company.

Rufus Richardson (Australia) Documentary Executive
DocPlay

DocPlay is the dedicated home of documentary content in Australia and New Zealand.

Josie Mason Campbell (Australia) Head of Programming
Eureka, A Fremantle Company

Josie is currently the Head of Programming at Eureka-a Fremantle Company and is tasked with growing their factual and documentary slate.

Lexi Landsman (Australia) Head of Development | Unscripted
Fremantle Australia

Lexi is an author and creative unscripted producer, who has worked in development, production and post across a range of award-winning factual and reality shows in Australia and abroad for over 15 years.

Loren Hammonds (USA) Head of Documentary
TIME Studios

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Loren Hammonds is a Peabody Award-winning and Emmy nominated producer and curator of Film, Television, and Immersive work.

Alisa Cacho-Sousa (USA) Manager, Development
This Machine

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Alisa Cacho-Sousa is the Development Manager for This Machine.

Sonia Latoui (France) Deputy General Manager
Mediawan

ONLINE GUEST

After 20 years of experience in Italy in acquisitions, Sonia Latoui joined Mediawan in 2016.

Patrick Hurley (USA) Head of Distribution & Business Affairs
Sandbox Films

ONLINE GUEST

Sandbox Films is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning production company that specializes in creative and boundary-breaking documentaries rooted in scientific ideas that inform society and culture.

Charlotte Cheung (Austria) Development Executive
Red Bull Studios

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Red Bull Studios is a global media entity focused on creating premium quality, entertainment-first content.

Amanda Arya (USA) Director, Documentary
Participant

ONLINE GUEST

Participant was founded in 2004 with a commitment to creating content that stands at the intersection of art and activism. 

Hollie Fifer (Australia) Director of Australian Programs
Doc Society

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Doc Society is a non-profit committed to enabling great documentaries and connecting them to audiences globally.

Theresa Navarro (USA) Co-Director / Chief Operations Officer
Catapult Film Fund

ONLINE GUEST

Theresa is currently Co-Director and COO at Catapult Film Fund, a SF-based nonprofit providing early-stage support for independent documentaries.

Kelsey Koenig (USA) VP of Production
Impact Partners

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Impact Partners is a fund dedicated to supporting powerful documentary films that address pressing social issues.

Jane Mote (UK) Editorial Consultant
The Whickers

ONLINE GUEST

The Whickers develops, funds and supports first-time documentary filmmakers from across the world.

Jane Ray (UK) Artist Director
The Whickers

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As well as running The Whickers, Jane is a multi-award-winning documentary maker in her own right.

Lianne Llewellyn (France) Head of Development
IEFTA

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The International Emerging Film Talent Association (IEFTA) is a Monaco-based not for profit organisation dedicated to identifying and supporting emerging filmmakers from developing regions around the world.

Kate Lemberg (USA) Associate Manager, Industry Relations/Artists Programs
Points North Institute

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The Points North Institute is a launching pad for the next generation of nonfiction storytellers.

Kate Hodges (Australia) Executive Director
Shark Island Foundation

Shark Island Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation dedicated to funding documentary filmmaking in Australia.

Ian Darling (Australia) Executive Director
Shark Island Institute

Ian Darling is Executive Director of Shark Island Institute and Chair of Shark Island Foundation. Ian Darling is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with Shark Island Productions. He is Executive Director of Shark Island Institute and Chair of Shark Island Foundation.

Amanda Clarke (Australia) Development Producer
Minderoo Pictures

As Development Producer, Amanda Clarke manages the diverse slate of film projects for social impact enterprise Minderoo Pictures.

Oli Harbottle (UK) Chief Content Officer
Dogwoof

ONLINE GUEST

Oli is responsible for acquisitions, sourcing projects for Dogwoof's production fund and overseeing all film releases.

Poppy McAlister (UK) Head of TVF
TVF International

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Poppy McAlister is Head of TVF International, the UK's leading independent factual distributor.

Zoe Stinson (UK) Acquisitions and Project Coordinator
TVF International

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Zoe Stinson is Acquisitions and Projects Coordinator at TVF International, the UK’s leading independent factual distributor.

Dylan Casella (UK) Head of Acquisitions & Co-Productions
Off The Fence

ONLINE GUEST

Dylan is the Head of Acquisitions & Co-Productions at Off the Fence.

Paul Heany (UK) CEO
BossaNova

ONLINE GUEST

Paul Heaney is the founder and CEO of BossaNova.

Jenny Bohnhoff (UK) Sales & Acqusitions
MetFilm Sales

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Jenny started her career in international news production and factual programming at CNN in the US, before and joining the MetFilm Sales team in London the beginning of 2020.

Will Stapley (UK) Head of Acquisitions
Abacus Media Rights

ONLINE GUEST

Abacus Media Rights acquires and distributes a diverse slate of premium programming in the international market.

Aleksandra Derewienko (France) Sales Executive
CAT&Docs

ONLINE GUEST

CAT&Docs is a Paris based sales agency specialising in promoting and distributing documentaries globally.

Diana Karklin (Germany) Sales & Acquisitions
Rise and Shine World Sales

ONLINE GUEST

Rise and Shine World Sales, is today one of the world's leading international boutique size sales agents.

Teremoana Seguin (Hong Kong) Managing Director
Harbour Rights

Harbour Rights is an international TV distribution company based in Hong Kong, part of French independent production and distribution media group Ampersand.

Rebecca Nicholls (UK) Head of Sales & Acquisitions
Espresso Media International

ONLINE GUEST

Rebecca was appointed Espresso’s Head of Sales and Acquisitions in September 2023, spearheading their expansion across all rights and territories.

Emma Simpson (UK) Head of Acquisitions and Development
Journeyman Pictures

ONLINE GUEST

Journeyman Pictures is a global sales agent and distributor of both long and short form documentaries, and news.

Amanda Lebow (USA) Sales Agent
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

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Amanda Lebow is the head of documentary film for the Motion Picture Media Finance department at leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

Daniel Cantagallo (USA) Vice President
Cargo Film & Releasing

ONLINE GUEST

Daniel Cantagallo is responsible for development and acquisitions at Cargo.

Priscila Andrade (UK) Sales Executive
Limonero Films

ONLINE GUEST

Priscila is currently a Sales Executive at Limonero Films and also coordinates the Plataforma Mercosur Audiovisual for RECAM, a public institution.

Elina Kewitz (Germany) CEO
New Docs

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Elina is the founder and managing director of sales agency New Docs.

Leonie Hilbricht (Germany) Sales & Acquisitions
3Boxmedia International Sales

ONLINE GUEST

Leonie works in sales and acquisitions for 3Boxmedia International Sales.

Christine Kecher (USA) Senior Commissioning Editor, Op-Docs
The New York Times

ONLINE GUEST

Op-Docs is The New York Times' award-winning series of short documentaries by independent filmmakers.

Yvonne Ashley Kouadjo (USA) Producer
The New York Times Op-Docs

ONLINE GUEST

Op-Docs is the New York Times’ award-winning series of short documentaries by independent filmmakers.

Jess Gormley (UK) Executive Producer, Guardian Documentaries
The Guardian

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Jess Gormley has worked in documentaries for over 15 years and at the Guardian since 2014.

Sarah Lash (USA) Senior Director, Acquisitions
Condé Nast

ONLINE GUEST

Sarah Lash is the Senior Director, Acquisitions at Condé Nast, responsible for acquiring premium content for the company’s network of digital channels.

Jennifer Goggin (Australia) Head of Factual and Drama Content
LiSTNR Original Podcasts

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Jen is Head of Factual and Drama for LiSTNR Original Podcasts, and a multi-award winning podcast and audio documentary producer.

Greg Muller (Australia) Senior Journalist / Producer
LiSTNR Original Podcasts

Greg is an award-winning podcast producer and TV, radio, online journalist.

Rachael Brown (Australia) Investigative Journalist
ABC Audio

Rachael Brown is an investigative journalist with the ABC.

Selin Murat (Netherlands) Markets Manager
IDFA

ONLINE GUEST

Selin is markets manager with the Forum team at IDFA.

Mita Suri (UK) Film Programme Producer
Sheffield DocFest

ONLINE GUEST

Sheffield DocFest is the UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects.

Jinseok (Hugo) Kang (South Korea) Programmer
DMZ International Documentary Film Festival

ONLINE GUEST

DMZ Docs has established itself as one of the leading documentary film festivals in the world.

María José Arauz Torres (Canada) Industry Programmer of Funds & Labs
Hot Docs

ONLINE GUEST

Hot Docs is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing and celebrating the art of documentary and to creating production opportunities for documentary filmmakers.

Lindsay Monture (Canada) Festival Director
imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival

ONLINE GUEST

imagineNATIVE is the world’s largest presenter of Indigenous screen content.

Jean-Jacques Peretti (France) Programming & Training Coordinator
Sunny Side of the Doc

Jean-Jacques Peretti is in charge of the editorial line at Sunny Side of the Doc.

Aurélie Reman (France) COO
Sunny Side of the Doc

Aurélie Reman is COO and head of partnerships in the team behind Sunny Side of the Doc, Global Pitch, Asian Side of the Doc and PiXii Festival.

Victoria Leshchenko (Germany) Program Coordinator
DOK Leipzig

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Victoria Leshchenko is a Berlin and Kyiv-based cultural events producer and curator.

Roland Löbner (Germany) Coordinator DOK Film Market
DOK Leipzig

ONLINE GUEST

DOK Leipzig is the oldest festival for documentary and animation film in the world and unique in offering this combination.

Gugi Gumilang (Indonesia) Executive Director
In-Docs / Docs by the Sea

ONLINE GUEST

In-Docs fuels documentary films with impact strategies to reach wider audience and real impact in the society.

Alex Lee (New Zealand) Director
Doc Edge

Doc Edge presents an Academy Awards® qualifying international documentary film festival in-theatre and online across New Zealand.

Rachael Penman (New Zealand) General Manager/Festival Producer
Doc Edge

Rachael is the General Manager of Doc Edge New Zealand

Tareq Ahmed (Bangladesh) Director
Dhaka DocLab

ONLINE GUEST

Tareq is the Director of Dhaka DocLab, the Asian Forum of Documentary filmmakers in Bangladesh.

Long Xiao (China) Co-Founder and Director
FreshPitch Factual Content Conference

Long Xiao is the co-founder and Director of FreshPitch Factual Content Conference.

Yin-Yu Huang (Japan) Executive Director
Cinema at Sea - Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival

ONLINE GUEST

Cinema at Sea- Okinawa Pan-Pacific International Film Festival runs an annual film festival in Nov and tours screenings between Okinawa and Taiwan.

Kate Jinx (Australia) Programmer
Melbourne International Film Festival

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been continuously running since 1952, making it the leading film festival in Australia and one of the world’s oldest film festivals, alongside Cannes and Berlin.

Eddie Coupe (Australia) Acting Head of Industry
Melbourne International Film Festival

Eddie is currently the Acting Head of Industry at Melbourne International Film Festival.

Scott Joblin (Australia) Industry Programs Officer
Melbourne International Film Festival

Scott Joblin is Industry Programs Officer at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

David Rokach (Australia) Festival Director
Antenna Documentary Film Festival

David Rokach, the Founder and Director of the Antenna Documentary Film Festival, has been the driving force behind this annual Sydney event since its inception in 2011.

Mitzi Goldman (Australia) Founder and CEO
Documentary Australia

Mitzi is a Co-Founder and CEO of Documentary Australia, a not-for-profit organisation enabling social impact documentaries to be funded and screened to inspire social change.

Stephanie King (Australia) Impact Director
Documentary Australia

Stephanie is a documentary filmmaker, impact producer and Impact Director at Documentary Australia

Bronwyn Ketels (Australia) General Manager & Head of Post Production
The Post Lounge

The Post Lounge is an Australian independently-owned, full service post production company, headquartered in Queensland for almost 42 years.

Dan Lake (Australia) Longform Business Director
The Post Lounge

Dan is the Longform Business Director for The Post Lounge as well as the Head of Content for Orange Entertainment Co.

Arran Birchenough (New Zealand) Director of Sales, APAC
Getty Images

Arran is Director of Sales (Production and Broadcast) for Getty Images APAC.

Michael Agar (Australia) Managing Director
Mind the Gap Film Finance

Mind the Gap Film Finance is a key cashflow lender to the lower budget sector of the Australian screen industry.

Ester Harding (Australia) General Manager
Mind the Gap Film Finance

Ester Harding is a screen industry development and financing executive, who has worked across documentary, drama, and multiplatform projects.

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