DOCEDGE Kolkata

Application Form

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Before starting your application, please review the and . All fields marked with * are mandatory.

Application Opens

12 Oct 2026

Application Deadline

28 Oct 2026

Application Type

Please select how you are applying

Are you applying as a Participant or Observer? *

Applicant Information

Personal details

Applicant's Name *

Email *

Nationality *

Gender *

Address *

Mobile *

Are you currently a student? *

Yes No

Short Bio (Maximum 150 words) *

Include your professional details, brief background, 1–2 notable works, recognition/awards, and your artistic focus or interests.

0 / 150 words

Applicant's Photo *

Choose Photo

JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 10 MB

Project Information

Proposed documentary

English Title of the Proposed Documentary *

Original Title

Is this your first feature-length (> 60 min) documentary project? *

Yes No

Is There A Producer Onboard? *

Yes No

Producer's Name *

Name of the Production Company *

Producer's Email *

Producer's Phone Number *

Producer's Photo *

Choose Producer Photo

JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 10 MB

Producer's Bio (Maximum 150 words) *

Include the producer's professional background, selected works, experience and notable recognition.

0 / 150 words

Project Status *

Language *

Expected Running Time (Minutes) *

Enter the total running time in minutes only.

Logline (Maximum 30 words) *

The logline is a brief summary that conveys the core premise and gives a clear sense of what the film is all about and why it matters.

0 / 30 words

Synopsis (Maximum 250 words) *

Briefly elaborate on characters, story space, theme, issue and subject. The synopsis should be engaging and show a clear understanding of the story arc and thematic premise.

0 / 250 words

Director's Statement (Maximum 200 words) *

Include background/context, visual approach, artistic vision, inspiration, motivation and intention.

0 / 200 words

Stills from the Proposed Documentary — 2 Photos *

Upload two still images. JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 10 MB per image.

Choose Still Image 1

JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 10 MB

Choose Still Image 2

JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 10 MB

Link for the Trailer Online / URL *

Streaming links only. Trailer length beyond 4 minutes will be disqualified.

Trailer Password

Trailer guidelines: The visual sample should clearly indicate your intended film and complement your written proposal. Introduce key characters, story space or core theme, represent your visual style and storytelling approach, and use original footage already shot (or relevant archival footage).

Programme Fees

Select one or more applicable fees

Online Application Fee

1st Participant Online Application INR 2,000.00 2nd Participant Online Application INR 2,000.00 Observer Online Application INR 1,000.00

Workshop Participation Fee

Observer Workshop Participation USD 220.00 2nd Participant Workshop Participation USD 180.00 1st Participant Workshop Participation USD 100.00

Selected Fees

0 fee(s) selected

Total Payable

INR 0.00

The final payable amount must be recalculated and verified on the server before creating a payment order. Once submitted, Application and Participation fees are not refundable.

Second Participant Information

Details of the 2nd participant

Project Role *

If you select Producer, the producer information entered above will be shown automatically. For any other role, complete all participant fields below.

Participant's Name *

Email *

Gender *

Mobile Number *

Short Bio (Maximum 150 words) *

Include their professional details, background, selected works and notable recognition.

0 / 150 words

Consent

Final declaration

Consent *

By submitting this form and selecting consent, I voluntarily provide explicit consent to process my personal information to Documentary Resource Initiative (DRI) and its affiliates, which may include jurors and decision makers of this programme. If selected, I also agree to submit a declaration that the programme/residency will be prominently acknowledged in the film's credits with the appropriate logo and text in all forms of dissemination and promotion.

I Consent I Do Not Consent

I confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to the programme's eligibility, selection and participation terms.

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DOCEDGE Kolkata

Application Form

Application Type

Applicant Information

Project Information

Programme Fees

Online Application Fee

Workshop Participation Fee

Second Participant Information

Producer Details (from above)

Consent

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

Who Cannot Apply

Application Process

DOCEDGE Kolkata

Application Form

Application Type

Applicant Information

Project Information

Programme Fees

Online Application Fee

Workshop Participation Fee

Consent

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