05/03/2026
7 Years of Filming: Positive Mania & The Creative Praxis - Panel discussion / meet the tutors:
Sára Timár was born into a family of Hungarian folk dancers. She holds a Master’s degree in History from ELTE University in Budapest and the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris. She later studied photography and visual arts at the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in Budapest. Her photographic work has been exhibited at various art festivals worldwide, including Amsterdam, Basel, Copenhagen and Odessa. Her debut documentary, Under the Dance Floor, was developed as part of Eurodoc (2020) and IDFAcademy (2021), and premiered at Fipadoc in 2026.
Bernadett Tuza-Ritter is a documentary director, editor, and mental health professional. Since 2006, she has been an active part of the industry, working on a wide range of feature films and documentaries. Her directorial debut, the feature doc “A Woman Captured” (2017), was a major international success, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and gaining worldwide acclaim. Beyond her creative work, Bernadett is deeply committed to the human side of filmmaking. After completing her mental health studies at Semmelweis and Károli Gáspár Universities, she began focusing on the psychological well-being of creators. Through both individual coaching and group sessions, she helps industry professionals navigate the unique pressures of the creative life. To further this mission, she co-founded The Well-being Center - a specialized mental health hub dedicated specifically to those working in film, television, and theater.
