Selina
Me in three words: confident, open-minded, curious
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: Conducting interviews, gaining experience in front of the camera, meeting new people in the journalism and film industries, watching movies
Last movie that inspired me (and why):The last movie that really wowed me was “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” I especially liked the fashion, the characters, and the mix of humor and drama.
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... Singing, Acting, Swimming
What do I want from the coming days? Spending a lot of time in front of the camera, producing great articles and radio segments, conducting exciting interviews, offering insights into MDR, and watching compelling films
Radio, video or blog? Everything
Sophia
Me in three words: adventurous, curious, empathetic
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: to gain initial experience in journalism and experience film festivals from a different perspective
Last movie that inspired me (and why):*Vaterland*, because the contrast between the sober set designs and static camera shots on the one hand and the emotionally charged plot on the other was very compelling, and I found the questions raised in the film very interesting
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... reading, sitting with friends in a cute café, playing volleyball
What do I want from the coming days? Interesting encounters, extraordinary films, lots of fun
Radio, video or blog? radio and blog
Malou
Me in three words: dreamy, free, warm-hearted
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: Shared experiences with my best friend, exciting movies with a personal touch.
Last movie that inspired me (and why):I haven't watched a movie in three years, so I'm all the more excited for DOK Leipzig
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... What my to-do list tells me—art or reading books.
Radio, video or blog? I'm mainly interested in videos, but I'd like to try everything. My hope is that I'll be able to edit videos on my own afterward, that everyone has a great time, and that people watch movies that make you feel alive.
Anastasiia
Me in three words: creative, curious, empathetic
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: The opportunity to meet new people and learn their stories, discover films from different perspectives, and engage in journalism yourself
Last movie that inspired me (and why): *American History X*, because it shows how strongly people are shaped by their environment
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are...reading, drawing, dancing, listening to music, and spending time with friends
What do I want from the coming days? That I step out of my comfort zone, try new things, and gain my first experiences in journalism
Radio, video or blog? Blog
Ariadne
Me in three words: A new hobby every week, constantly overbooked, scatterbrained (unfortunately)
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: Opportunities for Working as a Journalist in the Film Industry
Last movie that inspired me (and why): “Lady Bird” by Greta Gerwig, because I'm a fan of Saoirse Ronan & it turned out to be such a good, clichéd, but beautiful coming-of-age movie (nostalgia!)
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are...Creative sessions with friends!
What do I want from the coming days? Lots of Movies & Writing
Radio, video or blog? actually blog, but I'm also really interested in video
Mathilda
Me in three words: curious, open-minded, creative
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: The mid-'90s, because I skated for years myself
Last movie that inspired me (and why): The mid-'90s, because I skated for years myself
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are... Playing the guitar
What do I want from the coming days? A great atmosphere, wonderful people, and lots of ideas
Radio, video or blog? video
Pauli
Ich in drei Worten: begeisterungsfähig, zielstrebig, wissbegierig
Me in three words: enthusiastic, determined, eager to learn
What interests me most about the DOK Spotters is: How to conduct good interviews, the film festival in general, and dealing with editing programs
Last movie that inspired me (and why): The last movie that really captivated me was *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes*. It’s been a very long time since I saw this movie, and yet there are still some scenes that have stayed with me to this day.
I find the movie very moving and emotional in some parts. I especially like the German dubbed version, because casting Patrick Baehr as Coriolanus Snow was, in my opinion, a very good decision—he’s an outstanding voice actor. The film also features other excellent voice actors, such as Max Felder and Tim Schwarzmaier.
When I'm not watching movies, my favorite things to do are...Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other tabletop role-playing games), acting, voice acting, drawing, reading, playing the guitar.
What do I want from the coming days? I hope to meet lots of nice people, learn a lot of new things, and have a lot of fun.
Radio, video or blog? Videos and blogs, I think, but I find it all very interesting