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Reality Check Forum 2025 / Master Class

International Documentary Co-Productions

Ina Fichman, Moderator; President/Producer, Intuitive Pictures Inc.

International co-productions have become an essential strategy in the global documentary landscape, allowing filmmakers to share resources, access diverse funding opportunities, and expand their audiences through cross-border collaboration. This workshop will explore the key benefits and challenges of working internationally–including financing structures, market access, cultural exchange, and regulatory hurdles. Participants will gain practical insights into forging strong partnerships, navigating legal and creative differences, and building collaborative models that enhance both the storytelling and reach of their films.

Led by Ina Fichman, Oscar-, BAFTA-, Emmy-nominated, and Peabody Award-winning producer of Intuitive Pictures. Ina has been producing high-profile creative documentaries for nearly 30 years. A specialist in international co-productions, she has worked with partners across Europe, the Middle East, the US, and the UK. Her films have screened at leading festivals including Sundance, Berlin, Hot Docs, Locarno, Venice, CPH:DOX, Karlovy Vary, RIDM, SXSW, Tribeca, and TIFF, and many have had theatrical releases in Canada and abroad. Ina’s film, The Bones screened at DC/DOX 2024.

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Ina Fichman

President/Producer, Intuitive Pictures Inc.

Oscar-, BAFTA-, and Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning producer Ina Fichman of Intuitive Pictures has been producing high-profile creative documentaries for nearly 30 years. A specialist in international co-productions, she has worked with partners across Europe, the Middle East, the US and the UK. Her films have screened at leading festivals including Sundance, Berlin, Hot Docs, Locarno, Venice, CPH:DOX, Karlovy Vary, RIDM, SXSW, Tribeca, and TIFF, and many have had theatrical releases in Canada and abroad. Ina’s film, The Bones screened at DC:DOX 2024.

Fichman’s recent productions include COEXISTENCE, MY ASS!, UVALDE MOM, and EVEREST DARK. She also produced the acclaimed Fire of Love, which premiered at Sundance 2022, was acquired by National Geographic Documentary Films, and released by NEON (U.S.), Dogwoof (UK), and MK2 (internationally). The film went on to be nominated for the 2023 Academy Awards.