Hosted by Cinemateca de Bogotá and Instituto Distrital de las Artes - Idartes, the Cinemateca de Bogotá Pod featured daily programs accompanied by discussions led by local artists and thinkers.

All film screenings were presented with Spanish subtitles.

In collaboration with Kaddukkas and Khoj International Artists’ Association, the New Delhi Pod featured daily screenings accompanied by discussions led by local artists and thinkers. This Pod included special local programming curated to complement the Seminar’s themes.

TIER 2 – STANDARD REGISTRATION
$28 USD / ~RS 2,500

This standard registration fee helped cover the operational costs of the Pod at a reasonable price. This tier provided access to all New Delhi Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. Participation at this level directly contributed to the sustainability of our programming and community-building efforts. 

TIER 1 – DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
$12 USD / ~RS 1,000

This subsidized registration option was designed to ensure the Seminar remained accessible to essential community members, independent creators, emerging professionals, and individuals facing financial constraints. While this rate was below the actual cost per attendee, it provided full access to all New Delhi Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. For those who qualified for this tier but could comfortably afford the standard registration, we warmly encouraged them to consider the Tier 2 option to help sustain Pod programming.

In collaboration with The Fine Arts Faculty of the University of Lisbon (FBAUL), IPLUSO - ECIA Higher School of Communication, Innovation and Arts, and The Laboratory of Cinema and Philosophy (IFILNOVA, NOVA-FCSH), the Lisbon Pod presented the Seminar’s film programs alongside in-depth discussions with film scholars and artists.

All programs were presented with Portuguese subtitles.

This event has the support of FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia under the project UID/00183: Instituto de Filosofia da Nova

TIER 1 | DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
$25 USD / ~23.03 Euro

This subsidized registration option was designed to ensure our Seminar remained accessible to essential community members, independent creators, emerging professionals, and individuals facing financial constraints. While this rate was below the actual cost per attendee, it provided full access to all Lisbon Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. For those who qualified for this tier but could comfortably afford the standard registration, we warmly encouraged them to consider the Tier 2 option to help sustain Pod programming.

TIER 2 | STANDARD REGISTRATION
$75 USD / ~69.25 Euro

This standard registration fee helped cover the operational costs of the Pod while remaining reasonably priced. This tier provided complete access to all Lisbon Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. Participation at this level directly contributed to the sustainability of our programming and community-building efforts.

Organized in collaboration with the Center for Ethnographic Media Arts and USC School of Cinematic Arts, the Los Angeles Pod featured Seminar screenings alongside facilitated conversations with artists and media professionals, creating a space for critical discourse and cross-disciplinary exchange.

The L.A. Pod included special local programming curated to complement the Seminar’s themes.

TIER 1 | DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
$30 USD

This subsidized registration option was designed to ensure our Seminar remained accessible to essential community members, independent creators, emerging professionals, and individuals facing financial constraints. While this rate was below the actual cost per attendee, it provided full access to all L.A. Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. For those who qualified for this tier but could comfortably afford the standard registration, we warmly encouraged them to consider the Tier 2 option to help sustain Pod programming.

TIER 2 | STANDARD REGISTRATION
$50 USD

This standard registration fee helped cover the operational costs of the Pod while remaining reasonably priced. This tier provided complete access to all L.A. Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. Participation at this level directly contributed to the sustainability of our programming and community-building efforts.

TIER 3 | INSTITUTIONAL REGISTRATION
$100 USD

This registration tier was ideal for participants whose attendance was funded by their institution or organization, or for established professionals who wished to support our commitment to accessibility and a more sustainable Seminar model. By registering at this level, participants helped us maintain our inclusive pricing model while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Seminar Pods. Contributing through Tier 3 registration provided complete access to all L.A. Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience.

Hosted by Escola Superior Artística do Porto and Batalha Centro de Cinema, the Porto Pod featured daily programs and guided discussions led by curators, artists, and scholars. This Pod offered an opportunity for participants to engage with the Flaherty Seminar in a historic cinema setting, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas.

All programs were presented with Portuguese subtitles.

In collaboration with Centro de Estudos Arnaldo Araújo and Cineclube da Fábrica. Centro de Estudos Arnaldo Araújo is funded by FCT.

TIER 1 | STANDARD REGISTRATION
$16 USD / ~14.78 EURO

This registration fee helped cover the operational costs of the Porto Pod at a reasonable price. It provided access to all Porto Pod activities and sessions, the Flaherty Online Experience, and lunch at Batalha Centro de Cinema on Sunday.

Participation at this level directly contributed to the sustainability of our programming and community-building efforts.

TIER 2 | INSTITUTIONAL / PAY-IT-FORWARD REGISTRATION
$75 USD / ~69.25 EURO

This registration tier was ideal for participants whose attendance was funded by their institution or organization, or for established professionals who wished to support our commitment to accessibility and sustainability.

By registering at this level, participants helped us maintain our inclusive pricing model while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Seminar Pods. Contributing through this registration fee provided access to all Porto Pod activities and sessions, the Flaherty Online Experience, and lunch at Batalha Centro de Cinema on Sunday.

Hosted by the Thai Film Archive, the Salaya Pod provided a unique opportunity for local audiences to engage with the Seminar through screenings, discussions, and facilitated conversations.

Screenings were subtitled in Thai, and discussions will be led by regional curators and scholars.

TIER 1 | STUDENT REGISTRATION
$15 USD / ~500 TBH

This subsidized registration option was designed to ensure our Seminar remained accessible to essential community members, independent creators, emerging professionals, and individuals facing financial constraints. While this rate was below the actual cost per attendee, it provided full access to all Thai Film Archive Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. For those who qualified for this tier but could comfortably afford the standard registration, we warmly encouraged them to consider the Tier 2 or Tier 3 option to help sustain Pod programming.

TIER 2 | STANDARD REGISTRATION
$30 USD / ~1,000 TBH

This standard registration fee helped cover the operational costs of the Pod while remaining reasonably priced. This tier provided complete access to all Thai Film Archive Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. Participation at this level directly contributed to the sustainability of our programming and community-building efforts.

Partnering with CFMDC at Cinecycle, the Toronto Pod offered a mix of screenings, discussions, and artist-led engagements. Complementary local programming enhanced the Seminar experience, deepening connections between international and regional cinema.

Partnering with the Faculty of Modern Languages- University of Warsaw, Ujazdowski Castle - Center for Contemporary Art, and AMATOR Film and Education Association, the Warsaw Pod presented the Seminar’s daily film programs. Discussions were facilitated by film scholars and local curators, providing deep engagement with the Pod program. The Warsaw Pod included special local programming curated to complement the Seminar’s themes.

Programs were presented with Polish and English subtitles.

TIER 1 | DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION
$15 USD / ~58.09 PLN

This subsidized registration option was designed to ensure our Seminar remained accessible to essential community members, independent creators, emerging professionals, and individuals facing financial constraints. While this rate was below the actual cost per attendee, it provided full access to all Warsaw Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. For those who qualified for this tier but could comfortably afford the standard registration, we warmly encouraged them to consider the Tier 2 or Tier 3 option to help sustain Pod programming.

TIER 2 | STANDARD REGISTRATION
$30 USD / ~116.19 PLN

This standard registration fee helped cover the operational costs of the Pod. This tier provided complete access to all Warsaw Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience. Participation at this level directly contributed to the sustainability of our programming and community-building efforts.

TIER 3 | INSTITUTIONAL & PAY-IT-FORWARD REGISTRATION
$60 USD / ~232.40 PLN

This registration tier was ideal for participants whose attendance was funded by their institution or organization, or for established professionals who wished to support our commitment to accessibility and a more sustainable Seminar model. This option included full Pod access while simultaneously sponsoring attendance for a qualifying community member who might otherwise have been unable to participate. This generosity helped us build a more diverse and inclusive Seminar environment. Contributing through Tier 3 registration provided complete access to all Warsaw Pod activities and sessions, as well as the Online Experience.