IDFA DocLab Forum has put out a final reminder for the deadline for its 6th edition, running 18-20 November during the 37th IDFA (14-24 November).
Approximately 15-20 project teams (consisting of the two main creators, usually the producer and creative artist or the producer and director) will present their projects to a hand-picked panel of maximum three new media representatives and an audience of industry professionals.
“This presentation is an opportunity to discuss the content and form of the project and discover which relevant steps can take the project further,” write organisers.
The DocLab Forum is open to non-fiction artworks at all production and financing stages that use emerging media to represent reality, including web experiences, multimedia journalism, digital art, games, audio experiences, immersive experiences (such as VR/AR/MR, social VR and full-dome films), physical installations, live performances, and immersive theatre.
“This is your chance to showcase innovative non-fiction projects, receive valuable feedback, and connect with potential partners,” add organisers. “Additional to the DocLab Forum pitches, we organize one-on-one meetings between all selected project teams and various potential partners such as funding, exhibition, and distribution partners; co-producers; and festivals. Over the course of the market days, places are reserved for approximately 1,000 prearranged one-on-one meetings for all Forum projects. In case a project has a demo ready, it can be showcased during these meetings with potential collaborators.”
Practical information
DocLab Forum pitches are presented live in Amsterdam. Project teams who are unable to travel need to get in touch with the IDFA team. Only two team members can present, preferably one producer and the director. A moderator is present to coordinate post-presentation discussion and stimulate connections. Each project will have one-on-one meetings with professionals interested in the project. These are arranged by the Forum staff based on preferences of the project team and Industry representatives and financiers, as well as input from the Forum staff.
Key dates
- Presentations: November 18 and November 19
- One-on-one meetings: from November 19 to November 20
- Entry deadline: August 1
Eligibility criteria
Immersive/interactive projects at all stages of production and financing. IDFA DocLab Forum is open to all sorts of formats that tell a documentary story or explore unknown realities, including web docs, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, physical installations, multimedia journalism, and live performances. Artists looking for co-producers, creative input, and financing possibilities are invited to submit.
Click here for entry form.
For more information, click here.
