Applications Invited for One World Media Global Short Docs Forum 2020

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About the Organization:

One World Media’s mission is to support strong, vibrant and independent media coverage on developing countries that empowers citizens, promotes justice and creates social impact. They build connections between emerging and established players in the media and international development sector. Through their annual series of events, workshops and the Global Short Docs Forum they bring together a global network of filmmakers, journalists and industry leaders.

Global Short Docs Forum 2020

The Global Short Docs Forum is a much needed and dedicated initiative to nurture new talent in documentary shorts, giving them access to the growing number of digital media platforms.

The Global Short Docs Forum 2020 brings together 12 filmmakers selected from a global call, to attend an intensive online training program and one-to-one pitch meetings. Over four weeks of masterclasses, workshops, and mentoring they will take your short doc from conception to commission.

Why now?

The Global Short Docs Forum is a dedicated event to bridge the gap between the growing number of online media platforms looking for documentary shorts, and short doc filmmakers:

• Dedicated to shorts - Pitching and development forum wholly dedicated to documentary shorts: GSDF is the first of its kind.
• New and diverse voices - Fresh and unique narratives offering original perspectives on the dominant digital platforms.
• Meet the gatekeepers - Curated workshops, pitch training, and networking opportunities between the experts and the makers.
• Access to market - Access for diverse filmmakers to the growing market of online platforms seeking untold stories.
• Positive storytelling - They have a special interest in stories that have a social, political or cultural narrative, take a solutions journalism approach or give us a new perspective on the changes we want to see in the world.

What are the benefits?

• Invaluable pitching training and mentoring
• Workshops + masterclasses from industry experts
• One-to-one meetings with digital platforms
• Connect with doc filmmakers from all over the world

Who are they looking for?

• Filmmakers of short documentaries with new and original narratives.
• Open to applications from all over world, with documentary projects up to 30 mins.
• Special interest in stories that have a social, political or cultural narrative, take a solutions journalism approach or give us a new perspective on the changes we want to see in the world.

How does it work?

• The annual call for applications is open to all.
• Selection is based on the filmmaker’s proven ability and the strength of the story, characters and footage provided.
• 12 selected applicants participate in a 4 week intensive online training programme and one-to-one pitch meetings.
• Applications to GSDF 2020 are free.

Deadline: Wed 12 August 2020 5PM

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