Non-Fiction Under Pressure. What Decision Makers Are Really Looking For

Amid growing political polarization and increasing pressure on institutions that support non-fiction productions —and funding for factual content continuing to shrink— decision makers are being forced to rethink not only what they commission, but how and why. Editorial strategies are evolving in response to increased scrutiny, shifting audience expectations, and a more risk-averse funding landscape.

Leading industry representatives will share insights into how these dynamics are shaping their choices today: what defines a viable project, where the red lines are, and which risks still feel worth taking. Drawing on concrete examples of recent documentary successes, they will unpack the elements that make a project stand out, connect with audiences, and secure support while offering a clear sense of what they are currently looking for at DocsBarcelona.