Opening keynote: The potential of documentaries in times of uncertainty
DOK.forum Industry Training Talks 2025
As the world navigates rapid change, what role do documentaries play in 2025? This session explores the challenges and opportunities for filmmakers, highlighting the power of storytelling to inform, inspire, and uplift audiences in uncertain times.
Speaker
Marianna Kaat
Event information and tickets
- The event will end at approx. 10.30 a.m.
- The event will be held in English.
- The event will be held on site.
- The event is open to DOK.forum accredited; to attend, please book a paid ticket (valid for all Industry Training Talks) in advance.
- The event is open to DOK.fest accredited (professionals), DOK.forum Marketplace guests and DOK.forum Marketplace Observer (Plus) accredited; free of charge.
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(Baltic Film Production)
Marianna Kaat is an award-winning filmmaker and producer based in Tallinn, Estonia, with over two decades in the industry. She is the founder of Baltic Film Production (BFP), an independent production company specializing in internationally recognized documentaries. Her notable works include "The Last Relic" (2023), "Life of Ivanna" (2021), "Close Relations" (2016), "Pit No 8" (2010)—all celebrated on the global festival circuit and won numerous awards. Beyond filmmaking, Kaat is an Associate Professor at Tallinn University’s Baltic Film, Media, and Arts School and curates the Doc@PÖFF International Competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Her contributions have earned her the Charles E. Guggenheim Emerging Artist Award, a European Trailblazer title at MIPDOC Cannes, and multiple international festival awards.
