The Second Congress of Belarusian Independent Filmmakers: inspiration, idea-sharing, future planning, and new projects.

True magic happens when people with passion and love for their craft come together. This time was no exception! Our community created an atmosphere full of ideas, knowledge, and shared inspiration.

Four incredible days filled with new experiences, knowledge, encounters, and connections, highlighted by a memorable tour. These short but impactful gatherings do more than just bring us together—they inspire and strengthen us.

Here are a few words of appreciation from our participants:

"BFN Barcamp is a tremendously valuable event that fosters connections between Belarusian and international filmmakers, laying the groundwork for new collaborations and projects."

"Thank you for your important work—preserving the Belarusian film community in challenging times."

"A huge thank you for your efforts! It was fascinating and inspiring. I really hope events like this happen more often—it’s amazing!"

Thank you to all the participants — those who not only attended but also helped shape this conference, sharing insights, preparing lectures, panels, and workshops. Every meeting and discussion was a step forward for the future of independent cinema. You truly became the heart of this event❤️
 
For those who couldn’t join us this time, don’t worry! Next month, we’ll release a diaries of BarCamp so everyone can experience the atmosphere and dive into the event’s highlights. Stay tuned — there’s plenty more to come!

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A heartfelt thank you to our partners for supporting and believing in Belarusian cinema. Your contributions were essential in making this event possible. And, of course, thank you to our team of organizers for creating a platform that brought together everyone who loves cinema and works for the future of independent creativity in Belarus. Together, we created something truly remarkable! 

Photo: Alexandra Kononchenko