Tag: networks
Breaking Borders: How Indigenous, Romani, and Digital Networks Are Redrawing the Map of Global Cinema
Main Facts The landscape of international cinema has long been dictated by traditional geographic boundaries, historic geopolitical centers, and Western-centric funding models. However, a profound shift is underway, driven by independent creators and community-led collectives who refuse to let borders define their storytelling. On May 15, Film Comment Editor Devika Girish moderated a high-profile panel […]
Breaking the Geographic Mold: How Indigenous and Transnational Networks are Redefining Global Cinema
On May 15, 2026, the bustling industry hub of Cannes Docs—the nonfiction-focused sidebar of the Cannes Film Festival—hosted a pivotal discussion that challenged the very foundations of international film production. Titled “Breaking Borders,” the panel, moderated by Film Comment editor Devika Girish, served as a rallying cry for a new era of decentralized filmmaking. The […]
