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The Global Short Docs Forum 2020
Entry deadline: Wed 12 August 2020 5 PM
GSDF 2020 will take place online in October-November 2020.
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. 12 filmmakers will be selected to attend a series of online workshops, mentoring, and one to one pitches.
The Global Short Docs Forum 2020 brings together 12 filmmakers selected from a global call, to attend an intensive online training programme and one-to-one pitch meetings. Over four weeks of masterclasses, workshops and mentoring we will take your short doc from conception to commission.
What are the benefits?
Invaluable pitching training and mentoring
Workshops + masterclasses from industry experts
One-to-one meetings with digital platforms
Connect with doc filmmakers from all over the world
Who are they looking for?
Filmmakers of short documentaries with new and original narratives.
Open to applications from all over the world, with documentary projects up to 30 mins.
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.
How does it work?
The annual call for applications is open to all.
Selection is based on the filmmaker’s proven ability and the strength of the story, characters and footage provided.
12 selected applicants participate in a 4-week intensive online training programme and one-to-one pitch meetings.
Applications to GSDF 2020 are free.