The Visual Documentary Project (Japan) is accepting short documentaries until September 1, 2023. *Applicants must be from Southeast Asia or Japan*

About the VDP:
The “Visual Documentary project” was started in 2012 by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), Kyoto University. The project aims to promote documentary filmmaking in Southeast Asia to complement the growing literature that exists on the region. From 2014, the Japan Foundation Asia Center (JFAC) is a co-organizer and helps widely promote the richness of Southeast Asian cultures to people in Japan. The project has linked up with numerous film schools in Southeast Asia to help strengthen the documentary filmmaking networks in the region. To date the project has received 847 documentaries over 10 years.

This year’s theme is “Laugh!”. The VDP is accepting documentaries that touch upon any aspect of humor, comedy or satire.

Eligibility:
– Applicants must be citizens of Southeast Asia or Japan.
– Documentaries should be no longer than 30 minutes.
– Films must be submitted in a format supported by YouTube or Vimeo.
– Documentaries should include English subtitles.
– Applicants should make sure they have permission from any subjects that appear in the movies.
– Films that are uploaded should not infringe upon the rights or interests of personal or organizational copyright holders.
– Submission Fee: FREE
– Deadline: September 1, 2023
– Notification Date: Mid-October, 2023

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: https://vdp.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/requirements/

To submit to the festival please visit: https://vdp.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/online-application-form/

We remind readers that the 11th Visual Documentary Project will take place Mid-December 2023 in the Inamori Foundation Building, at the Kyoto University.

To see other Call for Entries please follow the next link: “Call For Entries”