Summon your creative spirit!

MIPDOC International Trailblazers Tribute

The International Trailblazers Tribute recognise the very best in creativity & innovation.

MIPDoc, associations and festivals around the world highlight pioneering work in the documentary genre. A short list of trailblazing nominees is singled out for their innovation and creativity in original content and "breakthrough" qualities.

Announcing the 2010 International Trailblazers

For the fifth edition, 3 visionary documentary makers from Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, and 1 Green and 1 Webdoc Trailblazer were selected by specialist documentary associations and festivals.

  • Djo Tunda Wa Munga (DRC), African Trailblazer, Selected by Encounters
  • Lixin Fan, Asian Trailblazer, Company: Eysteelfilm, Canada, Selected by EIDF
  • Lizzie Gillett, Green Trailblazer, Company: Spanner Films, UK, Selected by EDN (European Documentary Network)
  • Serge Gordey, Webdoc Trailblazer, Producer, Company: Alegria (FR)
  • Assaad Taha, Middle East Trailblazer, Company: Hot Spot Films, Dubaï, Selected by a committee at Al Jazeera Documentary Network Selected by NextMedia

Sponsored by:


In partnership with:


Attending MIPDoc for the first time?

Benefit from a special offer, enabling you to register for MIPTV and MIPDoc.

Your contact

Raphaele Vallauri
Development Manager
Tel: +33 (0)1 41 90 44 53

Receive info

Want to learn more about MIP Markets? Fill in this form and receive detailed information about our events.