What distinguishes "art films" from "documentary films"? Is it the process? The form? The ownership? Or the way they are released?
In her PhD project, "Creative Processing of a Reality That Has Yet to Take Place," PhD candidate Kristine Skaret delves into the developmental phases of documentary filmmaking. In this discussion, we explore the first phase of her research, alongside her collaboration with artist Anne-Liis Kogan and FilmArt director Trond Lossius.

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Kristine Ann Skaret is a producer with a background from the European Film College in Ebeltoft, Denmark, and holds a BA in Aesthetics from the University of Oslo, specializing in dramaturgy, film history, and aesthetic theory. Skaret began her career as a producer at Medieoperatørene, primarily focusing on documentary films. She is currently pursuing a PhD at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences.

Anne-Liis Kogan (b. 1984 in Estonia) is an Oslo-based artist. She holds a bachelor's degree from the Bergen Academy of Art and Design and a master's degree in Art in Public Spaces from Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. Her work has been exhibited at major venues such as the Autumn Exhibition (Oslo), Galleri BOA (Oslo), Hamar Performance Festival, and Tenthaus (Oslo). She has also worked on public art projects with Oslo Municipality's Art Collection and Kulturetaten.

Trond Lossius explores the interplay between sound, place, and space through field recordings, audiovisual installations, and interdisciplinary projects, often in collaboration with other artists. His work focuses particularly on soundscapes from urban outskirts. He develops software for spatial audio and media processing for his own projects and has published research in international conferences and journals on computer-based sound and music. Lossius is a professor and PhD supervisor at the Norwegian Film School and holds a secondary professorship at the Grieg Academy.