Documentary Film Distribution Concept
The DocuArt project is a comprehensive film distribution concept that aims to increase cooperative effort within the documentary film industry and contribute to the international integration of Hungarian documentaries as well as attract a larger audience for Hungarian and foreign productions.
A DocuArt
Palantir Film Foundation will operate this non-profit vehicle that will provide audiences with direct access to documentary films. We aim to fill one of the greatest gaps in film distribution in Hungary by making a significant number of Hungarian and European documentary films available to the widest possible audience.
We want to create a film centre that offers an inviting atmosphere to filmmakers as well as those with an interest in film and students. It will be an inspirational space with exciting activities and opportunities where films can be viewed and produced and where everyone can play an active part.
DocuArt's Principles
A DocuArt
Palantir Film Foundation will operate this non-profit vehicle that will provide audiences with direct access to documentary films. We aim to fill one of the greatest gaps in film distribution in Hungary by making a significant number of Hungarian and European documentary films available to the widest possible audience.
We want to create a film centre that offers an inviting atmosphere to filmmakers as well as those with an interest in film and students. It will be an inspirational space with exciting activities and opportunities where films can be viewed and produced and where everyone can play an active part.
DocuArt's Principles
- Members of the public have a right to access films that have been made with government grants (i.e. taxpayers' money).
- All films should be made accessible to the viewing public.
- Documentary films should not be confined to the television.
DocuArt Film Collection
The Film Collection is designed to be a non-profit archive created to preserve and catalogue Hungarian documentary films. Operation of the archive requires documentary films to be donated to the archive by their legal owners. With the appropriate paperwork in place, the DocuArt Film Collection will store the film, preserve it and prepare a copy that can be viewed on site. This will mean that any one will be able to view a film that interests them at any time. There will be no more running after television stations, film companies or directors. There will be no need for detective work or asking favours. Search for the film over the internet, come in and watch it.
DocuArt Video Library
A portion of the films in the collection - with a separate agreement with the owners - will be available for hire or purchase.
DocuArt Internet Database and Film Shop
The internet database will include full and comprehensive details of all the films in the collection along with stills, clips and related documentary material with the necessary search functionality. It will be designed to facilitate in-house cataloguing as well as external access. A number of films in the collection will be made available for viewing and downloading via the internet at a minimal cost. Address: www.docuart.hu
DocuArt Cinema
We want to open a 40-seater cinema in Budapest. We will only show films that exist in electronic form or that have no celluloid copy available, concentrating heavily on Hungarian and foreign documentary films. The cinema will provide a venue for interactive events such as premieres, film clubs and previews.
DocuArt Film Centre
Cinema + Video library + Cafe
Address: Budapest, Ráday str 18. (Entrance from Erkel street)
Tel: (+36-20) 993-40-30
Fax: (+36-1) 403-03-52
Email: info [at] docuart [dot] hu