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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Documentary ‘Ctrl: Z. Russian Voices’ Sells Across Europe
“Ctrl: Z. Russian Voices,” a documentary that examines the impact of the Ukraine war on the everyday lives of people in a small Russian town, has sold to broadcasters across Europe, including Franco-German channel Arte, TV 3 in Spain and CNN in Portugal.
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Euro broadcasters listen to Russian Voices from Bizarre Productions
RTS in Switzerland, RTBF in Belgium, Spain’s TV3 and Portugal’s CNN have acquired a documentary following people in Russia affected by the war in Ukraine. CTRL Z: Russian Voices is the first film from Bizarre Productions, a new prodco launched by Gaspard Lamunière, former commissioning editor at RTS.
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Java Films gets distribution rights to Cryptoqueen – The OneCoin Scam
MIPCOM: Independent French documentary distributor Java Films has acquired the rights to Cryptoqueen – The OneCoin Scam, which focuses on fugitive Ruja Ignatova. The production, available as a single film and/or miniseries, offers exclusive access to close friends and colleagues of Ignatova, who disappeared after stealing up to US$15bn from investors in her cryptocurrency OneCoin, which turned out to be a Ponzi scheme.
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Java Films Debuting ‘Cryptoqueen – The OneCoin Scam’ at Mipcom, Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
“Cryptoqueen – The OneCoin Scam,” which makes its market debut at Mipcom in Cannes, chronicles the story of the fake cryptocurrency and its charismatic founder who stole up to $15 billion from trusting investors.
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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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Extra: Java Films sales for “Musk vs. Bezos”; Discovery+ Asia preps “Expedition Borderlands”
Java Films closes deals for Musk vs. Bezos France-headquartered documentary distributor Java Films has racked up several sales for Musk vs. Bezos: The New Star Wars, a 1 x 52-minute documentary.
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