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www.DOKweb.net is a portal dedicated to East European documentary film. The news section provides up-to-date information on upcoming and just completed films, interviews with filmmakers and other documentary professionals, in-depth articles exploring the state of documentary filmmaking in various parts of the region, as well as insightful texts on current trends, funding, etc. The portal also boasts the largest published databases of completed and upcoming documentary films from Eastern Europe, an industry directory, as well as trailers and original video content. www.DOKweb.net is IDF´s key online project that provides comprehensive details on all IDF´s activities and links them with general information service.

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Founded in 2001, the INSTITUTE OF DOCUMENTARY FILM (IDF) is a non-profit training and networking centre based in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on the support of East European documentary films and their wider promotion. Our activities support filmmakers through all stages of completion – development, funding, production, post-production, and distribution. We aim at individual filmmakers (tailored consultations), groups of carefully selected professionals with projects or films (Ex Oriente Film, East European Forum, East Silver, Doc Launch, etc.), broader professional community (East Doc Platform), as well as the general public (portal www.DOKweb.net). We closely work with key int. festivals, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, markets, or training initiatives and serve as the GATEWAY TO EAST EUROPEAN DOCUMENTARY FILM.

Director
Nina Despodska
Producer
Vesso Krastev
Co Producer
Nina Despodska
Production company
VR Media Productions Inc. ...
Director of photography
Miglena Mollova
Editor
Vesso Krastev
IDF Events
2012 East Silver

The Caravans of the Last Vagabond Gypsies

The Caravans of the Last Vagabond Gypsies, Bulgaria, Canada, 2011, 49 min, DVD, Human Rights, Social Issues, Society

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Little known and unloved in Europe, vagabond gypsies consider themselves to be Children of God, happy to live under the open sky. Their mobility is part of a traditional culture that is seemingly simple and carefree. However, real life is harsh for them. Nevertheless, vagabond gypsies have strong faith and believe in giving. This film bears witness to their spirituality, and the beauty and simplicity of their life.

Director:

Nina Despodska

Producer:

Vesso Krastev

Co Producer:

Nina Despodska

Director of photography:

Miglena Mollova

Screenplay:

Ivan Tankushev, Nina Despodska, Vesso Krastev

Editor:

Vesso Krastev