The DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs) via their DMZ Industry Program is accepting Documentaries in Pre-production, Production and Final stage of completion. Here you can find more information about their Call for Project. *Asian Filmmakers ONLY*

The DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs) has established itself as one of the leading and most dynamic documentary film festivals in Asia. Celebrating its 11th edition in 2019, the Festival launched ’DMZ Industry’ which aims to be Asia’s largest industry platform dedicated to Asian documentary films. The program runs three key sections – DMZ Docs Fund for Documentaries in all stages (Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production), DMZ Docs Pitch (for documentaries in Production & Post-Production stages) and DMZ Docs Match.

The newly-launched DMZ Docs Pitch is a financing and co-production forum where Asian creative documentary projects with high potentials are discovered and presented to key industry players ranging from commissioning editors, funders, to broadcasters. DMZ Docs Match serves as a rendezvous point where Asian documentary filmmakers can find various business opportunities together with film festival representatives, sales agents, buyers and broadcasters.

Eligibility:
– Feature documentary projects (over 60 minutes) aiming at theatrical releasing and TV broadcasting.
– Documentary projects by Asian directors or producers.

Deadline:
May 31st, 2019 (5:00 pm | South Korea Time)

DMZ DCOS FUND

For Documentaries in Development
– For documentary project in Pre-Production stage.
– Documentary should be between 30% – 70% of completed

For Documentaries in Production
– Documentary projects between 30% production stage and up to 70 % completed of the production process
– Main Subject MUST be related to the themes that DMZ pursues.
– The Documentary MUST be completed by August 2020.
– Should be Asian Premiered at the DMZ Docs.

For Documentaries in Post-Production
– Korean Projects ONLY.
– Officially invited film from the 11th DMZ Docs

For Documentaries in Distribution Stage
– Korean Projects ONLY.
– Officially invited film from the 11th DMZ Docs
– Have a plan to theatrical release in first half of 2020.

DMZ DOCS PITCH

For Documentaries in Production stage:
– Documentary projects between 30% production stage and up to 70 % completed of the production process.
– The best award winning project requires a Asian premiere screening at DMZ Docs.
– The runner up award project requires a Korean premiere screening at DMZ Docs.
– In case of the international co-production project by Non-Asian director/producer, over 30% percent of Asian regional finance is required

For documentaries in Post-Production (Rough Cut)
– Korean/Asian projects in post-production or in the final stage of completion.
– Over 30min rough cut reel should be submitted.
– Never been released Documentary project (except for film festival)

Procedure:
– Fill out the online application form in the DMZ Docs Industry page. (See below)
– Check conformation via email
– If you get selected you will be notified by the mid of July via Email or Website.

For submitting to the funds and read the full rules and regulations please go to this link: DMZ Industry Page

We remind filmmakers that the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival is accepting Korean documentaries for the Korean Competition-Youth Competition until June 9th, 2019. International and Asian Competition is CLOSED. Here you can find more information: DMZ Docs – Call for Entry 2019

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