From March 19–23, No Nation Films CEO Diana El Jeiroudi will be in Prague for the final session of the Ex Oriente Film 2025/26 cycle. During the East Doc Platform, Diana will attend the final pitching sessions and hold meetings with potential partners to discuss the current NNF slate and future collaborations.

Since 2023, Diana has served as one of the four lead mentors for this flagship training program of the Institute of Documentary Film (IDF)—widely recognised as one of the oldest and largest documentary development initiatives in Europe.

This session marks the culmination of the year-long program, where Diana, alongside the core lead mentors and invited experts, guides filmmakers through the final stages of project development, intensive consultations, and pitch rehearsals.

This session marks the culmination of the year-long program, where Diana, alongside the core tutoring team and invited international experts, guides filmmakers through the final stages of project development. Her work involves intensive consultations, financing strategies, and pitch rehearsals to prepare the teams for the East Doc Forum.

The week concludes with the public presentations at the East Doc Platform, where 25 projects will be presented to a panel of international broadcasters, distributors, and co-producers.

For No Nation Films, this final term with Ex Oriente Film reinforces a deep commitment to the Central and Eastern European documentary community and the vital role of intergenerational mentorship in independent cinema.

Learn more about the program: East Doc Platform 2026