Dear Asian filmmakers, the FIPADOC International Documentary Festival (France) is accepting documentaries until October 11, 2024.

About the festival:
FIPADOC is the first event on the circuit of major international documentary festivals each year. In 2025 it will bring members of the public and professionals together for screenings of a selection of outstanding documentary films. Hosting meet‑and‑greets and premiering new projects, FIPADOC is committed to promoting innovation, image appreciation, and new talent.

Note: This article will cover only competitions/sections where Asian filmmakers can apply.

Competitive Sections:
– International Documentary Competition
– Musical Documentary Competition
– Impact Documentary Competition
– New Talent Competition (under 60 minutes)
– SMART Competition
– Short Film Competition (under 20 minutes)

Eligibility:
– The festival accepts features (over 50 minutes) and short documentaries (under 20 minutes).
– Documentaries must have been produced between November 1, 2023 and October 11, 2024.
– Films must be submitted in their original language with English and/or French subtitles.
– The festival prioritizes films with France Premiere. In the case of short documentaries, the festival has no constraints regarding premiere status.
– A film already submitted during a previous festival edition cannot be re-submitted for the upcoming edition.
– Submissions must be made via FestiCiné or ShortFilmDepot.
– Submission Fees:
* Feature Documentaries – $ 48 Euros
* Documentary Series – $ 96 Euros
* Short Documentaries – $ 12 Euros
* Digital Experiences – $ 18 Euros
– Deadlines:
* Non-Competitive Section – September 27, 2024
* Grand Prix Competition – – October 11, 2024
– Notification Date: December 20, 2024

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: Official PDF File

To submit via FestiCiné please visit: https://film-fipadoc.festicine.pro/en

To submit via ShortFilmDepot please visit: https://www.shortfilmdepot.com/en/festival/183

We remind readers that the 7th FIPADOC International Documentary Festival will take place from January 24 until February 1, 2025 in Biarritz, France.

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