FRIDAY, SEPt 12 / 15:00 / THE NATIONAL CENTER OF DANCE BUCHAREST

Moderated by: Carmen Coțofană (RO)

With: Kati Kallio (FI), Judith State (RO), Andreas Hannes (NL), Andrei Rus (RO), Andreea Duță (RO), Ada Solomon (RO), Tanin Torabi (IR)

BIDFF is not just a festival—it is a vibrant network of experiences that brings dance and film to the forefront, reflecting today’s world: complex, challenging, and effervescent. For its eleventh edition, we invite professionals, artists, and experts to an open discussion dedicated to the current state and future prospects of dance film in Europe.

Together, we will explore the impact of emerging technologies on the processes of creation and distribution, highlighting how they are reshaping the meeting point between dance and film to generate innovative artistic experiences.

The event will address the most pressing challenges faced by today’s dance filmmakers—from funding and visibility issues to access to infrastructure and recognition at international festivals. We will also discuss the role of education in shaping new generations of creators, as well as the innovative artistic practices emerging at the intersection of dance and film.

This conversation aims to spark new connections and perspectives for the evolution of the genre, within a constantly changing global context.