The Economist, in collaboration with PBS, has started an initiative known as the Economist Film Project. The project is meant to showcase the work of documentary filmmakers from around the world, and will feature, according to the organisers, “films whose new ideas, perspectives, and insights not only help make sense of the world, but also [...]

Are you a documentary filmmaker with an idea for a film, or a film in pre-production, or the early stages of production? Then you can apply for one of 40 PUMA.Creative Catalyst Awards, worth 5,000 euros each. The call for applications closes on March 2, 2011.

A still from Richard Fung’s Rex vs. Singh (2008). Image courtesy Alice Yard The Trinidad-born, Toronto-based filmmaker and writer Richard Fung will show his video Rex vs. Singh (2008) and engage in a conversation about his work at Alice Yard, Port of Spain, on Tuesday 11 January, 2011, at 7.30 pm. From the Alice Yard [...]