Ilse Hughan is a seasoned film producer based in Amsterdam. She studied Literature and Translation at the University of Amsterdam and began her career in film as a subtitler, later working as an assistant producer, director, and editor. From 1988 to 1992, she oversaw the distribution of independent films at the Amsterdam Filmhuis (now EYE Filmmuseum).
She has served on the selection committee of the Hubert Bals Fund (IFFR), is vice-chair of Fundación TyPA in Buenos Aires, and has been a jury member at festivals a.o. San Sebastián, BAFICI, Buenos Aires and Locarno. Hughan specializes in the development and (co-)production of international independent cinema, with a focus on Latin America. Her work includes acclaimed collaborations with Lisandro Alonso, Paz Encina, and Rodrigo Moreno.
Jannie Langbroek is known for her keen eye for content quality, social relevance, and talent development. As former Head of Documentaries at VPRO, she played a key role in shaping the broadcaster’s documentary strategy—focusing on urgent societal issues, innovative storytelling, and international reach. Under her guidance, many distinctive filmmakers and groundbreaking productions found a platform and reached wide audiences.
She also served for many years on the selection committee of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), where she evaluated documentaries based on originality, craftsmanship, and societal impact. Her contributions have left a lasting mark on the Dutch documentary landscape and helped nurture a new generation of strong creative voices.
Reber Dosky is an award-winning filmmaker and director, graduated from the Netherlands Film Academy in 2013. He gained international recognition with The Sniper of Kobani (2015). Known for blending personal stories with socio-political themes, Dosky’s films focus on the impact of conflict on individuals, combining strong visuals with emotional storytelling.
His film Radio Kobanî won numerous international awards, including the IDFA Award for Best Dutch Documentary in 2016. His film Sidik and the Panther also won this prestigious award in 2019. In addition, he has been nominated for a European Film Award and a Golden Calf. With recent productions such as Yezidi Women – Daughters of the Sun, Dosky continues to establish himself as a significant voice in the international documentary scene.