Deadline: 13th December 2022 | a dedicated initiative to nurture new talent in documentary shorts, giving them access to the growing number of digital media platforms.
GSDF is open to applications from all parts of the world, for documentary projects up to 30 mins, either in production or post-production, with existing footage. 16 filmmakers will be selected to attend a series of online workshops, mentoring, and one to one pitches.
“GSDF 2023 will have a special focus on solutions oriented stories about people who are responding to social problems, with experiences we can learn from. We will dedicate 50% of the Forum places to such stories – stories that show us what works, what doesn’t, with evidence and context.”
“To help filmmakers develop their projects, and to encourage a solutions approach, we opened our Call for Applications with worldwide workshops. GSDF Labs is a 3-day series of free events on short documentary storytelling, screenings and one-to-one consultations, online and around the world.”
You can see some highlights from GSDF Labs here.
KEY DATES
- Open for applications: Tue 8 Nov 2022
- Application deadline: Tue 13 Dec 2022, 5pm GMT
- Forum dates: March 2023
Why GSDF?
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. “We 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.”
Find out more and apply at the official link below:
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Apply before 13th December, 2022