The Docedge Kolkata, Asian Forum for Documentary (India) is accepting projects until December 10, 2025. *For filmmakers/producers from Asian countries*

About Docedge Kolkata:
DocedgeKolkata is a combination of one-on-one training, group discussions and individual mentoring of filmmakers. Designed to support innovative documentary projects to unleash creative and co-production possibilities, the forum identifies new talents and experienced filmmakers to support original story ideas that are realised through cross-border collaborations.

The incubation sessions will be followed by pitching of projects to a panel of commissioning editors and industry leaders spread over two days. The forum includes special sessions such as masterclasses, talks and panel discussions.

Who CAN Apply
– Applications must be submitted by the director and/or producer of the project, who belongs by nationality to an Asian country.
– The submitted project’s principal filming location must be in an Asian country.

Who CAN NOT Apply
– Multiple entries from the same filmmaker/ producer will not be accepted.
–  Films which are already completed are not eligible for application.
–  Producer/Director not belonging to Asian Countries.
– Applicants in any academic year of institutes or universities.
– Below eighteen years of age.

Application Process
– Online application through the link provided only.
– Applications by email or by post are not accepted.
– Entries without all necessary information or entries exceeding the word count will not be accepted.
– The visual material is mandatory and should not exceed 3-4 minutes.
– Entries without the required visual clip or exceeding the mentioned duration limit will not be accepted.
– Links to the visual material should remain active for at least four months following the deadline.

Application Requirements:
– Logline (max. 30 words).
– Synopsis (max. 250 words).
– Treatment & Narrative Outline (max. 500 words) which should include: the story structure, character description, and artistic approach.
– Biography and filmography of the director(s) (max. 150 words).
– Link to (audio)visual materials (see above): Maximum 4 minutes.
– 2 Film Stills in jpeg, jpg or png format.

Selection:
A maximum of 24 projects including awarded projects from other Asian markets/ forums. The selections for DocedgeKolkata 2026 shall be considered final and binding.

Observers:
Any aspiring filmmaker or producer, film enthusiast,student of film, media and art institutions and professionals or early-careerfilmmakers from an Asian country can apply as an Observer to attend workshopsand sessions of DocedgeKolkata 2026.

Application Fees:
Important: International Applicants are not required to pay any application fees at the time of application submission. If selected, the applicants will have to pay both application and participation fees. Please note the application fees and the workshop fees are non-refundable.

Indian Applicants:
Indian Applicants need to pay the following Fees during Online Application
– Participant with project – INR 2000
– 2nd Participant (if any) – INR 2000
– Observer – INR 1000

WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION FEES
Fees to be paid after selection

Indian Participants:
– 1st Participant – INR 18,000
– 2nd Participant – INR 16,000
– Observer – INR 8000

International Participants:
– 1st Participant with Project – $220
– 2nd Participant (if any) – $180
– Observer – $100

Important Dates:
Application Deadline: December 10, 2025
Selection Announcement: January 3, 2026
Online Registration for Selected Projects & Observers – January 4 – 10, 2026
Mentoring & Incubation Sessions – March 2 – 6, 2026
Screenings, Masterclasses and Talks – March 2 – 8, 2026
Pitch Season – March 7 – 9, 2026
Industry Meetings – March 7 – 9, 2026
Closing Ceremony – March 9, 2026

We recommend filmmakers to read the full Rules and Regulations here: http://www.docresi.org/Docedge.aspx?page=About%20The%20Forum%202026

To apply please go here: http://www.docresi.org/Docedge.aspx?page=Application%202026

We remind readers that the 23rd Docedge Kolkata, Asian Forum for Documentary will take place from March 2 – 9, 2026 in Kolkata, India.

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