The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the extension of the submission dates for projects for the first-ever Doc Film Bazaar, to be held alongside the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). The deadline, originally set for March 31, 2024, has been extended to April 10, 2024, to facilitate the submission of projects by filmmakers working in geographically remote areas of the country.
Scheduled to take place from June 16th to 18th, 2024, in Mumbai, the Doc Film Bazaar aims to provide a comprehensive platform to promote and support documentary, short films, and animation content, showcasing talent in filmmaking, production, and distribution.
Key segments of the Doc Film Bazaar include the Doc Co-Production Market (Doc CPM), Doc Viewing Room (Doc VR), and Doc Work-In-Progress Lab (Doc WIP), inviting filmmakers to submit their films for consideration.
The Doc Co-Production Market (CPM) serves as a platform exclusively designed to seek artistic and financial support from the global film fraternity. It facilitates partnerships between filmmakers and potential producers or co-producers worldwide, fostering collaboration, co-productions, and funding opportunities for documentary and animation film projects.
Filmmakers have the opportunity to pitch their projects and explore avenues for financial support and collaboration from both domestic and international levels. Selected projects from the Doc Co-Production Market will have the chance to pitch their projects in an Open Pitch session and engage in One-to-One meetings with producers, distributors, and financiers.
The Viewing Room (VR) provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase their documentary, shorts, and animation films to registered delegates, offering access to a curated selection of films. This platform is ideal for films seeking world sales, distribution partners, co-producers, finishing funds, and screenings at film festivals.
The Work-In-Progress Lab (WIP) offers a closed-door session for films in a rough-cut stage, where selected project representatives receive mentorship, feedback, and opportunities to interact with industry professionals. The lab is open exclusively to documentary and animation films above 30 minutes in duration, in rough-cut stage or just before the final edit.
Joint Secretary (Films) and MD of NFDC, Shri. Prithul Kumar, emphasized the focus of Doc Film Bazaar on providing access to opportunities that showcase genuine and compelling stories on an international scale. This platform aims to enable filmmakers to gain valuable insights into current trends, market demands, distribution strategies, and audience preferences, while receiving feedback and suggestions from industry experts and experienced filmmakers, and finding collaborators to support their projects.
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