INTRO:DOX is designed to welcome emerging filmmakers and producers from all over the world, working on their first or second non-fiction feature and wishing to attend CPH:FORUM.
On top of access to all industry activities, including CPH:FORUM for a discounted price, we offer two full days of interactive sessions providing essential tools for new professional talent to join and thrive in the established industry ecosystem.
We dedicate two full days to emerging documentary professionals, on 15-16 March 2026, at the beginning of our Industry week, with the aim to introduce them to the inner workings of the professional community present at CPH:DOX.
With a bundle of curated sessions and interactive elements, this day aims to share know-how with newcomers on how they can best utilize their time in the following Industry days at CPH:DOX in terms of networking and other opportunities to further their non-fiction projects in development. While going through the nuts and bolts of the documentary industry from the perspective of new talent, the INTRO:DOX programme, gives an insight into mismatches between the traditional modus operandi of the industry and the rapidly changing contemporary culture.
2026 SCHEDULE
The full program will be announced mid-February.
SUNDAY 15 MARCH
10:00-10:15 WELCOME
Gugi Gumilang, Documentary Programmer and Strategist, ID
Gugi Gumilang will invite our participants to quickly introduce themselves to the rest of the room, setting the scene for a collaborative environment.
10:15-10:45 MAP TO CPH:INDUSTRY + NETWORKING 101
Mara Gourd-Mercado, Head of Industry & Training, CPH:DOX, DK
The session will introduce the CPH:INDUSTRY program and share networking tips using the tools and different opportunities offered at CPH:DOX. We aim to help newcomers navigate our extensive program and reap its benefits.
10:45-11:15 BREAK
11:15-16:00 WHO IS WHO?
This session will bring participants closer to industry representatives, showcasing different types of gatekeepers and what they look for in projects. We will focus on connecting emerging voices to the established ecosystem and initiate a forward-thinking and inclusive action process to help up-coming talent thrive. Divided into four panels; each led by different types of industry representatives: film festival programmers, broadcasters; distributors and sales agents and funds.
11:15-12:00 WHO IS WHO? FESTIVAL PROGRAMMERS
Èric Motjer, Head of Industry and Artistic Co-director, DocsBarcelona, ES
Mads Mikkelsen, Head of Programme, CPH:DOX, DK
Martijn te Pas, Documentary Consultant, e u R O P E doconsultancy, SE
12:00-13:30 LUNCH BREAK
13:30-14:15 WHO IS WHO? BROADCASTERS
Asta Dalman, Commissioning Editor, SVT, SE
Michelle McCree, Executive In Charge of Production, CBC, CAN
Tomoko Okutsu, Producer, NHK, JPN
14:15-15:00 WHO IS WHO? SALES & DISTRIBUTORS
Freja Johanne Nørgaard Sørensen, Senior Sales Executive, DR, DK
John Turner, SVP, Head of Documentaries and Original Content, IMAX, US
Sarah Mosses, Founder & CEO, Together Films, UK
15:00-15:15 BREAK
15:15-16:00 WHO IS WHO? FUNDS
Caitlin Mae Burke, Head of Production & Development, Sandbox Films, US
Jane Mote, Editorial Consultant, The Whickers, UK
Jenny Luukkonen, Co-production Executive, Film i Väst, SE
Rasmus Steen, Head of Documentary, International Media Support, DK
16:00-18:00 BREAKTHROUGH DRINKS
Imagine speed dating combined with Happy Hour Drinks. This networking opportunity will flip the power structure, as our special bartenders of the night, the industry representatives featured in the previous panel, will serve drinks to INTRO:DOXers. Celebrating the new talent at our bustling festival headquarters, we wish to acknowledge the importance of the filmmakers and their work, as this industry would be nothing without them. Hoping to empower a new cohort of emerging voices, this event is a great opportunity for our newcomers to get closer to the professional guests at CPH:DOX and build a support network among each other.
MONDAY 16 MARCH
10:00-11:00 THROUGH THE PIPELINE CASE STUDY, POWWOW PEOPLE (2025)
Sky Hopinka, Filmmaker
John Cardellino, Producer
This session explores the journey of the film through the festival circuit.
11:00-11:15 BREAK
11:15-12:15 PRODUCERS MASTER CLASS
Andreas Dalsgaard, CEO, Elk Film, DK
Vibeke Vogel, Producer, Bullitt Film, DK
A curious, exploratory conversation between the audience and two producers, on a different but equally successful path. They will be questioning and exploring their own ways of working, addressing their learnings from mistakes, and offering tangible advice
12:15-13:15 LUNCH
13:15-15:30 MEET & GREET ROUNDTABLES
John English, director, Producer, and Emerging Talent Developer. OTOXO Productions, ES
Join us for a dynamic networking activity designed to connect this year’s INTRO:DOX participants and create opportunities for long-lasting collaborations. This special gathering will feature a presentation from John English, director, producer, and emerging talent developer at OTOXO Productions (ES).
PRACTICAL INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
On top of access to all industry activities, including CPH:FORUM for pitches, we offer two full days of interactive sessions providing essential tools for new professional talent to join and thrive in the established industry ecosystem.
- Available only for non-student producers and directors working on their first or second non-fiction feature film.
- Only available for on-site participation.
- Filmmakers and producers who have attended INTRO:DOX before are not eligible.
- Price: DKK 1,850 (excl. 25% VAT).
Discover the different accreditations here .
INTRO:DOX PARTNERSHIPS 2026
You should reach out directly to your local film institution in case you need support.
We are proud to share the list of organizations and funds that have agreed to support a limited number of INTRO:DOX applicants with covering accreditation costs.
- ECAM supporting 2 talents
- QKK Albanian National Cinematography Center supporting 3 talents
- ÖFI (Austrian Film institute) supporting 2 talents
- BoostHBG supporting 5 talents
- FilmFyn
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