Monday thru Friday, 22-26 February, four masterclasses by directors Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Erik Gandini, Nino Kirtadzé and John Appel will take place at the Festival Center. A case study of working on project development and mentorship of Hans Robert Eisenhauer, and a presentation of 4K technology in TV and film content production will also take place. 

The central event – the pitching forum – is scheduled for Friday, 25 February followed by an open discussion on the future of creative documentary on 26 February. Twelve projects from nine countries have been selected to participate. A presentation of the transregional initiative for co-development of audiovisual projects and stimulation of international co-productions, RE-ACT, is also scheduled.