Sheffield DocFest Int’l Comp: Cuba & Alaska by Yegor Troyanovsky
Cuba and Alaska are not their real names of course, rather codenames applied in the field of combat, to be used alongside soubriquets ascribed to other Ukrainian military personnel, such as Artist, Javelin or, for obvious reasons, Baldhead.
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Netflix acquires Java Films’ The Cancer Conflict
Netflix has secured UK streaming rights to the feature documentary, The Cancer Conflict, directed by Thomas Meadmore and produced by Go Fish Films. The film, which delves into the personal journeys of two cancer patients navigating the complexities of treatment choices in an era rife with misinformation, is set to premiere on the platform on July 8. Sales of the film are handled by Java Films.
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Sunny Side 2024: Java Films to present new Roch Bozino Engagement Prize
Java Films will present a new award at Sunny Side of the Doc 2024. Named the Roch Bozino Engagement Prize, the award bears the name of the Java Films founder, who passed away in 2023 and “who always loved coming to La Rochelle.”
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EFM 2024 interview: Kathryn Bonnici, Java Films
Ahead of this year’s European Film Market (EFM), Business Doc Europe spoke to Kathryn Bonnici, Head of Acquisitions and Development of Java Films. Founded in 2005 by the late Roch Bozino, the Paris-based sales agency rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s leading independent distributors, handling both pre-sales and distribution for documentaries. The firm sets sail to Berlin with a rich slate of completed films and projects in the works.
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Sunny Side of the Doc Industry: Kathryn Bonnici of Java Films
During Sunny Side of the Doc 2023, Business Doc Europe caught up with Kathryn Bonnici, Head of Acquisitions and Development of Paris-based sales agent Java Films. Founded in 2005 by Roch Bozino, Java Films rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s leading independent distributors, handling both pre-sales and distribution for documentaries.
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Java Films announces sales on Musk/Bezos doc
Specialist documentary distributor Java Films has sold the 1 x 52’ documentary Musk vs Bezos: The New Star Wars to RTBF, ZDFinfo, TVE, SIC, and HRT Croatia, with more sales in the offing. The France 5 commission from Magneto tells the story of the ongoing vicious space race between two of the richest men in the world.
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