Programme Highlights
Find the full DocPro program HERE.
November 12 – Wednesday
DocLab & MADOKE x Verzió Hun Docs Cookin’ Presentations
Institut Français, Budapest, Fő u. 17, 1011 – Auditorium
The 10th anniversary of DocLab Workshop concludes with presentations of six international projects (from Georgia, Spain, Italy, Finland, Ukraine, and Hungary). In collaboration with the Hungarian Documentary Association (MADOKE), four additional Hungarian projects will also be showcased — offering a unique platform for filmmakers to connect with both audiences and decision-makers.
Attendance for the morning presentations is open to everyone!
(For the afternoon session registration is required.)
Program:
10:00 – DocLab Presentations
11:30 – DocLab & MADOKE x Verzió Hun Docs Cookin’ Presentations
13:30 – One-on-one meetings (registration required)
Meet the presenting projects that caught your interest!
The one-on-one meetings offer an opportunity for producers interested in coproduction to connect directly with the filmmakers.
Register here until November 7.
For more information about the projects, visit the DocLab site.
November 13 – Thursday
DocPro Academy Day
CEU, Nádor u. 15, 1051 Budapest, Auditorium B
For the first time, DocPro dedicates an entire day to students! Join DocPro Academy Day for a full program of masterclasses and panels exploring the craft of documentary filmmaking — from music and editing to the journey of film development.
Registration required:
For groups: [This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.] (please include full class list with e-mails)
For individuals: Register here
All students attending receive a free ticket to a Verzió screening if they register until November 10!
Program:
- 10:00 – Music in Documentary Film Masterclass by Ádám Balázs
- 11:15 – Local vs. Global: From Local Stories to Universal Themes
- 13:15 – Uniqueness and Universality in Film Editing Masterclass by Réka Lemhényi
- 14:30 – The Role of Workshops and Pitching Forums
- 16:00 – Creating a Consistent Visual Style in Documentaries
Find the detailed program HERE.
November 14 – Friday
MADOKE (Hungarian Documentary Association) Day
CEU, Nádor u. 15, 1051 Budapest, Auditorium A
A day dedicated to Hungarian documentary filmmaking, organized in collaboration with MADOKE. Featuring the launch of MADOKE’s new catalogue and White Paper — a reform proposal for Hungary’s documentary funding system.
Open to all, registration required: Register here
Program:
- 10:00 – MADOKE Presents: 2025 Catalogue & White Paper
- 11:30 – Negative Case Studies in Documentary Filmmaking
- 14:00 – Business vs. Human Stories: Producing Sensitive Topics
- 16:00 – DocPro x Vektor: Is Immersion Scalable? The state of immersive arts in Visegrad region
Find the detailed program HERE.
November 15 – Saturday
An Industry Weekend for Everyone — Not Only for Professionals!
CEU, Nádor u. 15, 1051 Budapest, Auditorium A
Program:
- 14:00 – The Representation of the War in Ukraine in Documentaries and Social Media - Masterclass & Panel
- 16:00 – Youngsters! Cinema! Documentary? (HUN)
Find the detailed program HERE.
November 16 – Sunday
An Industry Weekend for Everyone — Not Only for Professionals!
CEU, Nádor u. 15, 1051 Budapest, Auditorium A
Program:
- 14:00 – Personal Documentary: Trust, Boundaries, and Protecting Relationships During Filming
- 16:00 – How to Build Authentic and Effective Influencer Collaborations in Film, Culture, and Human Rights Communication? (HUN)
Find the detailed program HERE.
Join Us!
Whether you’re a filmmaker, student, or simply passionate about documentary cinema, DocPro 2025 invites you to five days of learning, sharing, and rethinking documentary storytelling together.
Follow the full festival program at verzio.org.
