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

Kazz runs Sideways Film, a documentary and factual sales agency set up in 2010, with offices in London and Barcelona.

Susie Jones (Australia) Head of Documentary and Specialist
ABC

Susie Jones is the Head of Documentary and Specialist at the ABC.

Joseph Maxwell (Australia) Head of Unscripted
SBS

Joseph oversees commissioning for all unscripted content at SBS Australia.

Alison Barrat (Canada) Head of Content
Blue Ant Media / Love Nature

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Alison Barrat is SVP, Head of Content for Love Nature, a natural history channel that reaches over 300 million households globally.

Hannah Iafrati (USA) Documentary Coordinator
Hulu

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Hulu is an American subscription streaming service majority owned by The Walt Disney Company.

Choy Lin Mok (Türkiye) Commissioning Editor
TRT World

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Choy Lin is currently Commissioning Editor for TRT World based in Istanbul

Jo Chichester (Australia) Commissioning Editor
ABC TV

Jo Chichester has worked on a range of internal ABC programs and co-productions, and commissioned dozens of documentaries across multiple genres including Arts & Culture, Politics, Regional, Sport, and Design.

Stephen Oliver (Australia) Commissioning Editor
ABC

Stephen is a commissioning editor with a passion for people and impactful stories.

Kalita Corrigan (Australia) Commissioning Editor, Factual
ABC

As a commissioning editor for ABC Documentary + Specialist, Kalita is passionate about finding ways to make Australian stories - history / true crime / arts - entertaining and informative, and is looking to commission new Factual formats & feature documentaries.

Chloe Cassidy (Australia) Executive Producer | Development | Documentary and Specialist
ABC

Chloe Cassidy joined the ABC’s Documentary and Specialist team in 2021 as Executive Producer – Development, managing the departments award winning slate of Factual and Specialist content.

Rachel Robinson (Australia) Executive Producer
ABC

Rachel is an Executive Producer at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) working across Documentary & Specialist, Arts, and Entertainment genres.

Bethan Arwel-Lewis (Australia) Commissioning Editor
SBS

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

Joel Supple (Australia) Manager & Commissioning Editor
SBS

Joel Supple is the Manager and Commissioning Editor for Podcasts at SBS Audio.

Ian Darling (Australia) Executive Director
Shark Island Foundation

Ian Darling is Executive Director of Shark Island Institute and Chair of Shark Island Foundation.

Kate Hodges (Australia) Executive Director
Shark Island Foundation

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

Aleksandra Derewienko (France) Sales Agent
CAT&Docs

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Aleksandra is the Head of Sales at Paris based CAT&Docs

Daniel Cantagallo (USA) Vice President
Cargo Film & Releasing

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Daniel Cantagallo is a dynamic film executive with 15+ years of experience in global documentary distribution, acquisitions, and production.

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

Paul Wiegard is co-founder and CEO of Melbourne-based Madman Entertainment.

Andrew Arbuthnot (Australia) Acquisitions Executive
Jambika Docs

Andrew is Jambika Docs Australian-based Acquisitions and Production Executive in Sydney.

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

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

Robert Y. Chang (USA) Co-Producer POV
American Documentary | POV

Robert Y. Chang is the Co-Producer Producer of POV.

Madonna Benjamin (UK) Senior Commissioning Editor, Documentaries & Factual Entertainment
Channel 4

Madonna Benjamin is Senior Commissioning Editor for Channel 4 Documentaries and Factual Entertainment, responsible for commissioning and delivering original factual series.

Laura Miret (France) Commissioning Editor
ARTE France

Laura Miret is a commissioning editor in the Specialist Factual Unit at ARTE FRANCE, based in Paris.

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.

Shelley Quinn (New Zealand) Commissioner
Warner Bros. Discovery

Shelley Quinn is a factual commissioner at Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ, responsible for commissioning factual and entertainment content for local platforms ThreeNow and THREE.

Natsu Kawakami (Japan) Producer
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

Natsu Kawakami is a producer at NHK's World Documentary.

Keiko Tsuneki (Japan) Senior Producer
NHK Enterprises

NHK Enterprises produces, develops TV and radio programs for NHK, ranging from documentaries and dramas to anime and entertainment.

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

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

Sudeep Sharma (USA) Programmer
Sundance Film Festival

Sudeep is a Programmer for the Sundance Film Festival.

Debra Zimmerman (USA) Executive Director
Women Make Movies

Debra Zimmerman is the Executive Director of Women Make Movies, a NY non-profit social enterprise that has been supporting women filmmakers with distribution and production assistance of their independent films since 1972.

Pamela Martínez (Spain) CEO/Managing Director, Limonero Films
Limonero Films Limited

Limonero Films is a straight-talking, committed and reliable boutique international distributor of  factual programming and 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.

Sarah Thornton (Australia) Head of Unscripted
Paramount

Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

Alicia Brown (Australia) Commissioning Editor
Stan Originals

As Commissioning Editor at Stan Originals, Alicia Brown works across the scripted and factual slate of film and television projects.

Kelrick Martin (Australia) Head of Indigenous
ABC

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Kelrick is the Head of Indigenous at ABC (AUS)

Dena Curtis (Australia) Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production
NITV

Dena Curtis has recently joined NITV as Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production

Keoni Kailimai (USA) Director of Programming
Pacific Islanders In Communications

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Keoni is Director of Programming for Pacific Islanders in Communications and commissions for PBS.

Adriana Garcia (USA) Director of Development
National Geographic

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National Geographic has been igniting the explorer in all of us since 1888 through groundbreaking storytelling from the best and brightest scientists, explorers, photographers, and filmmakers in the world.

Alexandra Roberts (Canada) Commissioning Editor, Docs
TVO

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Alexandra Roberts is the Commissioning Editor of Documentaries at TVO, where she oversees the channel’s slate of co-productions, pre-buys, and acquisitions.

Shane Smith (Canada) Documentary Programmer
TVO

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Shane Smith is a documentary programmer at TVO.

David Amiel (France) Commissioning Editor
France Télévisions

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Within France Télévisions, David Amiel is a commissioning editor for Documentaries in the Society & Geopolitics unit, which focuses on both French and international society topics.

Sabine Bubeck-Paaz (Germany) Commissioning Editor
ZDF

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Sabine Bubeck-Paaz is a Senior Commissioning Editor at German public TV broadcaster ZDF.

Charlotte Madsen (Sweden) Commissioning Editor
SVT

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SVT, Sweden’s public service broadcaster, has a wide range of programming and a strong documentary tradition.

Juliette Gramaglia (France) Commissioning Editor - Discovery/Wildlife
ARTE G.E.I.E

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ARTE is a public broadcaster based in France and Germany.

Jude Callen (New Zealand) Premium Factual Commissioner
TVNZ

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Television New Zealand ( Te Reo Tataki ) is New Zealand's leading national broadcaster.

Gunny (Gune) Hyoung (Republic of Korea) Commissioning Editor/Artistic Director
EBS Korea/EIDF

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EIDF is one of the only International Documentary Film Festivals organized by a Public TV network.

Anastasia Pronina (Czech Republic) Content Producer
Current Time TV

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Anastasia Pronina is a Content Producer for Current Time TV, overseeing production of regular documentary projects from post-Soviet regions and acquisition of documentary series for Nastoyashiy Serial (Real Series) strand of the channel.

Jessie Shih (Taiwan) Senior Producer, International and Strategy Development
Public Television Service Taiwan

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Jessie Shih is a Senior Producer at PTS Taiwan.

Kath Earle (Australia) Head Arts, Music & Events
ABC

Kath has commissioned and produced hundreds of hours of content across Screen, Audio and Digital.

Sarah Royds (Australia) Program Assessment Manager
SBS TV

Sarah has worked in documentaries for many years.

Cieron Cody (Australia) Senior Commissioning Editor
NITV

Cieron Cody has recently joined NITV as Senior Commissioning Editor.

Joseph Meldrum (Australia) Commissioning Editor
NITV

Commissioning Editor at NITV and oversees commissioning of NITV's original content slate

Adam Jacobs (UK) Creative Director
Quintus Studios

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Adam is Creative Director at Quintus Studios, working with producers to commission documentaries for Quintus' YouTube channels.

Bo Zhang (China) Head of International Co-Productions
bilibili

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Bo Zhang is the head of International Co-productions of bilibili factual, a multi award winning producer.

Rufus Richardson (Australia) Documentary Executive
Madman Entertainment / DocPlay

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

Ari Harrison (Australia) General Manager
Umbrella Entertainment

Umbrella Entertainment is one of Australia and New Zealand's leading independent distributors operating across all rights with a priority focus on theatrical distribution.

Roger Vanderspikken (Australia) Head of Operations and Acquisitions
Fred Media & Radar MCN

Roger commenced with FRED almost from inception and has managed broadcasters from Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia

Bridie Jabour (Australia) Associate Editor (Audio/Visual)
Guardian Australia

Bridie is the head of audio/visual at Guardian Australia.

Ekaterina (Katya) Ochagavia (UK) Executive Producer/Commissioning Editor
The Guardian

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Guardian Documentaries supports creative, independent storytelling about compelling, contemporary subjects.

Maria Santos (USA) Funds Program Officer
International Documentary Association

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Maria Santos joined the International Documentary Association as the Funds Program Officer in September 2022.

Kristin Feeley (USA) Director, Documentary Film and Artist Programs
Sundance Institute

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Kristin Feeley is the Director of the Sundance Documentary Film and Artist Programs where her programs support a broad slate of independent, domestic and international nonfiction storytellers focused on human rights, social justice and innovative approaches.

Hollie Fifer (Australia) Director of Special Projects
Doc Society

Doc Society is a global non-profit working with the boldest and most impactful filmmakers all over the world.

Jane Mote (UK) Editorial Consultant
The Whickers

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

Lianne Llewellyn (France) Head of Development
IEFTA - International Emerging Film Talent Association

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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.

Saam Darius (France) Development Coordinator
IEFTA - International Emerging Film Talent Association

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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.

Malinda Wink (Australia) Executive Director
Minderoo Pictures

Malinda Wink is the Executive Director of Minderoo Pictures.

Amanda Clarke (Australia) Investment Manager
Minderoo Pictures

As Investment Manager, Amanda Clarke manages the diverse slate of projects for Minderoo Pictures.

Estelle de Araujo (France) Co-Head of Sales
The Party Film Sales

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Since April 2023 Estelle co-heads the Party Film Sales.

Poppy McAlister (UK) Division Head
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 Productions Executive
TVF International

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

Stephanie Fuchs (Austria) CEO
Autlook Filmsales

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Autlook Filmsales is a leading world sales agent for documentaries, hybrids and series.

Oli Harbottle (UK) Chief Content Officer
Dogwoof

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

Isobel Kinnear (UK) Acquisitions and Co-Productions Manager
Off The Fence

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Off the Fence is an Academy award winning factual studio, established in 1994.

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

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

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.

Mat Kesting (Australia) CEO & Creative Director
Adelaide Film Festival

Mat Kesting is a festivals and programming specialist having worked in the sector since the late 1990s.

Heather Haynes (Canada) Director of Programming
Hot Docs

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Heather is the Director of Programming at Hot Docs, where she has worked for nearly two decades, including roles as Senior International Programmer and Associate Director of Festival Programming.

María José Arauz (Canada) Industry Programs Manager
Hot Docs

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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.

Adriek van Nieuwenhuyzen (Netherlands) Head of Industry
IDFA

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Adriek has been Head of Industry at IDFA since 2007.

Mita Suri (UK) Film Programme Manager
Sheffield DocFest

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Mita supervises the delivery of the Film Programme for Sheffield DocFest.

Alice Burgin (Switzerland) Head of Industry
Visions du Réel

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Alice Burgin is the Head of VdR–Industry, Vision du Réel's international four-day co-production and financing market for creative documentary, which takes place annually in Nyon Switzerland.

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

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Jinseok Kang has served as the programmer for the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs) since 2021.

Tomáš Poštulka (Czech Republic) Head of Programme
One World International Human Rights Film Festival

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Tomáš is the Head of Programme at leading international human rights film festival, One World.

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

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

Wanling Chen (Taiwan) Programmer/Head of Documentary
Taiwan International Documentary Festival/Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute

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Founded in 1998, Taiwan International Documentary Festival is organised biennially by the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute in Taipei.

Alex Lee (New Zealand) Director
Doc Edge

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

Roland Löbner (Germany) Coordinator DOK Film Market
DOK Leipzig

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

Gugi Gumilang (Indonesia) Programme Director
In-Docs | Docs by the Sea

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Docs by the Sea (DBTS) is an annual international documentary Labs and Forum based in Bali, Indonesia, dedicated to cultivating creative documentary projects from Asia.

Tareq Ahmed (Bangladesh) Director
Dhaka DocLab

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

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

Eddie Coupe is Head of Industry at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

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

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

Mitzi Goldman (Australia) 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.

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

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

Dan Lake (Australia) General Manager - Sydney & Melbourne
The Post Lounge

Dan Lake is the GM (SYD/MEL) of The Post Lounge as well as co-founder of Orange Entertainment Co.

Georgia Woodward (Australia) Chief Operating Officer
The Post Lounge

In Jan 2025, it was announced that Georgia has been appointed the Chief Operating Officer of The Post Lounge and Orange Entertainment Co.

Ester Harding (Australia) CEO
Mind the Gap Film Finance

Ester Harding is a screen industry development and financing executive, with 15 years of experience.