DIALOGUES Producing in Times of Conflict

Bringing together an exceptional panel of international filmmakers and producers, whose films are screening at TIFF, this conversation explores the realities of making cinema in regions shaped by political conflict. Drawing on their lived experiences, the filmmakers reflect on how they successfully navigate the ethical, practical, and artistic challenges of creating under extraordinary circumstances, from protecting cast and crew to overcoming censorship and production barriers. Together, they discuss what it takes to sustain creative freedom, adapt, and continue telling urgent stories through challenging times.