THE PEOPLE BEHIND AFRICA ENGAGE
Don Edkins
Filmmaker & producer, STEPS, South Africa
Don Edkins is a South African documentary filmmaker and producer based in Cape Town, co-founder of the non-profit media organization STEPS in 2001.
E-mail: don@steps.co.za
Prof. Martin Mhando
Filmmaker, Tanzania, Co-Founder of Film Lab Zanzibar, Chair of Zanzibar International Film Festival(ZIFF) & Festival Director of Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF)
Prof. Martin Mhando is a distinguished figure in the film industry, recognized for his significant contributions to African cinema. As the Chair of Film Lab Zanzibar, he plays a pivotal role in nurturing and promoting film talent in the East African region.
E-mail: martin.r.mhando@gmail.com
Charlotte Giese
Co-founder of Film Lab Zanzibar, Head of the Africa Engage program, Denmark
Charlotte Giese is an international film consultant. She has had a long career at the Danish Film Institute and since 2020, she has run her own consultancy with a focus on international film collaboration.
E-mail: charlottegiese1@gmail.com
Tel.: +45 23 32 90 30
Vibeke Vogel
Managing Director and Producer, Bullitt Film, Denmark
Vibeke Vogel has worked with moving images as a producer and curator for more than 20 years and has introduced Danish talents to the international film world.
E-mail: vibeke@bullittfilm.dk
Tel.: 0045 2612 5001
THE TEAM IN COPENHAGEN 2026
Lars Skovgaard Laursen
Programmer, CPH:DOX
For the past five years Lars has curated films, conducted research, produced events, and moderated talks with international filmmakers at CPH:DOX. He holds an MA in Film and Media Studies from University of Copenhagen and has completed exchange studies in Berkeley and Bologna, alongside extensive international industry experience.
E-mail: lars@cphdox.dk
Tine Juul Nielsen
School Coordinator, Yes Madam Communication
E-mail: tinejuuln@icloud.com
Tel.: +45 30 44 88 93
Clara Bruun Sandbye
Coordinator & Producer, Bullitt Film
E-mail: clara@bullittfilm.dk
Tel.: 0045 2031 5751
Anna Thorup Harder
Video Documentation & Coordination, Bullitt Film
E-mail: anna@bullittfilm.dk
Tel.: 0045 2921 6703
Jørgen Ramskov
Facilitator, Ramskov Consulting
Caroline Amalie Moesgaard
Project Manager, CPH:DOX
Caroline has since 2019 worked with festival production, primarily with debates- and eventproduktion. She has worked at CPH:DOX, Art Week, Realdania and Ungdomsøen, where she has produced talks, events and podcasts in collaboration with international filmmakers, cultural institutions, museums and festivals. She is currently head of Partnerships and Events at CPH:DOX.
E-mail: caroline@cphdox.dk