Documentary Resource Initiative, DocedgeKolkata, Riverbank Studios, Green Hub and Dusty Foot Productions present the mentoring and pitching lab for environment, conservation and wildlife documentaries.
Green Stories nurtures nonfiction storytellers from India, South Asia and Southeast Asia for the co-production of documentaries on themes related to wildlife and the environment. Designed as a unique forum, the week-long event will be held in Goa. The participating filmmakers will be mentored by professionals for creative and strategic guidance bringing access to the global industry collaborators.
The first edition will commence from 05 to 10 November 2024 in Goa. 16 Projects will be selected to participate in the project development lab.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Closes: 15 August 2024
Workshop: 05 > 10 November 2024
WHO CAN APPLY:
Filmmakers, producers, and production houses from India, South Asia and Southeast Asia are invited to apply.
TOPIC:
Films should focus exclusively on the environment, conservation, and wildlife, amplifying diverse narratives around sustainable futures. Themes may include climate resilience and vulnerabilities, changing landscapes, innovations and solutions, impact on human lives and inter-species dynamics, agriculture, wildlife species, traditional systems and indigenous knowledge, ecological security, and community well-being, among others.
APPLICATION METHOD:
To submit your application, please complete the online application form with the required details. Entries without the necessary information, exceeding the characters count limit, or missing the required visual clip will not be accepted.
Applications sent via email or post will not be considered. While the application must be submitted in English, it does not need to be your primary language.
Those who do not have a project can also apply as an Observer:
Individuals including aspiring filmmakers, producers, film enthusiasts, students of film, media, and art institutions, as well as professionals or early-career filmmakers are welcome to apply as Observers to attend workshops and sessions at Green Stories.
Please note that we have a limited number of observer slots for the workshop, and the selections made by Green Stories will be considered final.
To know more about Green Stories visit www.green-stories.in
APPLY NOW
https://www.green-stories.in/apply