Introducing the festival
Join us for the official opening of the Zagreb edition of Voices! This opening event is organised in partnership with the European Commission Representation in Croatia. Presenters
Media Literacy and policy makers. A roundtable discussion
The discussion will highlight what needs to be done for public policy engagement at the national level. Ultimately, national education and culture ministries are responsible for en
High-level interview: Shaping the future of media
The media landscape in Europe is changing fast: what does the future hold? In this high-level interview, Croatian Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen-Korzinek, will dive in
EU media regulation and how it (tragically) started
Explore the critical moment in which the EU launched its legislative efforts against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP), spurred by the tragic assassination of
Game over, democracy? How tech monopolies are destroying free media – and how to save democracy
From at least the time of Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and his alliance with Trump, it has become clear how extensively individuals and companies can control digital platf
The social dilemma
The Social Dilemma is a 2020 American docudrama directed by Jeff Orlowski, with writing by Orlowski, Davis Coombe, and Vickie Curtis. This powerful film explores the hidden and oft
What are the mainstream media, and should we trust them?
Critique of the ‘mainstream media’ has become so widespread that it now risks undermining efforts to achieve political consensus on the critical task of updating democr
Tales of a hitchhiker. Can storytelling help reduce social polarisation?
In this captivating talk, Ilir Gashi (journalist, activist, and media development expert) invites you on a journey through the transformative power of storytelling and storylisteni
Cause of death: The border. A collective listening experience
Step away from the constant visual distractions of daily life and immerse yourself in an intimate collective listening session. This experimental journalistic format, led by Barbar
Journalism relevance — rebuilding trust with citizens
Join Damian Tambini and Adrien Broche as they explore the critical connection between journalism’s relevance and public trust. “If we want to rebuild trust with citizen
Pub Quiz Extravaganza with Edna Sorgelsen
Dive into the exciting and glamorous world of journalism, media, film, and TV with Edna Sorgelsen, the dazzling star of Drag Race Belgique. This lively pub quiz promises an unforge
Investigative journalism in Croatia and in the Balkans
This session will bring together some of the best investigative reporters from Croatia and the Western Balkans region. In a direct conversation with festival visitors, they will sh