DOCEDGE Kolkata

Application Form

Please read the eligibility criteria and programme information carefully before filling in this form. All fields marked with * are mandatory.

Applications Open

Application Opens

06 Oct 2026

Application Deadline

10 Oct 2026

Applicant Information

Personal details

Applicant's Name *

Email *

Nationality *

Gender *

Address *

Mobile *

Are you currently a student? *

Yes No

Short Bio Profile *

For your short bio, include your professional identity, brief background, 1–2 notable works, recognition/awards, and your artistic focus or interests.

Applicant's Photo *

Choose Photo

JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 2 MB

Project Information

Proposed documentary

English Title of the Proposed Documentary *

Original Title in Vernacular

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

Yes No

Is There A Separate Producer? *

Yes No

Project Status *

Language *

For multiple languages, use comma to separate them.

Expected Running Time *

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

Logline (~30 words) *

The one- or two-sentence summary must concisely convey the core premise and give a clear sense of what the film is about and why it matters.

Synopsis (~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.

Director's Statement (~300 words) *

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

A Still from the Proposed Documentary *

Choose Still Image

JPG, JPEG or PNG · Maximum 2 MB

Link for the Trailer Online / URL *

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

Trailer Password

Trailer guidelines: Clearly reflect 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 archive footage.

Application Fee

Secure online payment

Payment: Select one or more applicable participation fees. Payment will be completed securely through Razorpay after submitting the application.

Online Application

Select one or more applicable online application participation fees.

Workshop Participation

Select one or more applicable workshop participation fees.

Workshop Participant

Optional second team member

2nd Participant

Select the 2nd Participant fee above to add another member of your team.

Not selected

Consent & Eligibility

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

Does it Meet the Eligibility Criteria? *

Yes No

Is Selected Re-submission? *

Yes No

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.

Ready to submit?

Please review all information before submitting your application.

DOCEDGE Kolkata

Application Form

Applicant Information

Project Information

Application Fee

Online Application

Workshop Participation

Workshop Participant

Consent & Eligibility

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