DOCEDGE Kolkata

<p>Docedge Kolkata, Asian Forum for Documentary, is an incubation lab and co-production platform for Indian and Asian filmmakers that goes beyond the ordinary, cultivates best practices in the art and craft of storytelling, and explores partnerships.</p> <p>The forum is one of the most resonant mentorship labs, with intense peer dialogue that weaves co-production opportunities, creative collaborations, and funding partnerships for independent filmmakers with powerful stories.</p>

DOCEDGE Kolkata

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Application Opens

12 Oct 2026

Application Deadline

28 Oct 2026

Applicant Information

Personal details

Applicant's Name *

Email *

Nationality *

Gender *

Address *

Mobile *

Are you currently a student? *

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Short Bio Profile *

For your short bio, include your professional identity, brief background, 1–2 notable works, recognition/awards, and your artistic focus or interests.

Applicant's Photo *

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Project Information

Proposed documentary

English Title of the Proposed Documentary *

Original Title in Vernacular

Is this your first feature-length (> 60 min) documentary project? *

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Is There A Separate Producer? *

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Producer's Name *

Name of the Production Company *

Producer's Email *

Producer's Phone Number *

Project Status *

Language *

Expected Running Time (Minutes) *

Enter the total running time in minutes only.

Logline (~30 words) *

The logline is a brief summary that succinctly conveys the core premise and gives a clear sense of what the film is about and why it matters.

Synopsis (~250 words) *

Briefly elaborate on characters, story space, theme, issue and subject. The synopsis should be engaging and show a clear understanding of the story arc and thematic premise.

Director's Statement (~300 words) *

Include background/context, visual approach, artistic vision, inspiration, motivation and intention.

A Still from the Proposed Documentary — 2 Photos *

Upload two still images. JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 2 MB per image.

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Link for the Trailer Online / URL *

Streaming links only. Trailer length beyond 4 minutes will be disqualified.

Trailer Password

Trailer guidelines: Clearly reflect your intended film and complement your written proposal. Introduce key characters, story space or core theme, represent your visual style and storytelling approach, and use original footage already shot or relevant archive footage.

Application Fee

Application payment details

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Consent

Final declaration

Consent *

By submitting this form and selecting consent, I voluntarily provide explicit consent to process my personal information to Documentary Resource Initiative (DRI) and its affiliates, which may include jurors and decision makers of this programme. If selected, I also agree to submit a declaration that the programme/residency will be prominently acknowledged in the film's credits with the appropriate logo and text in all forms of dissemination and promotion.

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I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to the programme's eligibility, selection and participation terms.

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DOCEDGE Kolkata

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DOCEDGE Kolkata

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