DocedgeKolkata, Asian Documentary Forum is an international event attended by some of the most noted documentary makers from across the globe along with the biggest names in the film funding and broadcasting world. The forum serves as a platform for established and new documentary makers to pitch their films for funding.It also features intensive training and mentoring sessions by vastly experien
ced tutors, for all attending filmmakers working on new projects for guidance and garnering funding. This gathering of such talent ,naturally ,also acts as a fora for discussion on contemporary styles , storytelling techniques and open discussions. Over a span of 7 days, Docedge also conducts Master Classes by internationally acclaimed documentary makers and a series of Film Screenings of films by renowned documentary makers.
2 days are dedicated for projects to pitch to an international panel consisting of broadcasters ,producers and foundations. To add further dimension to the event,the gathering also includes carefully selected observers and specially invited guests who participate in the contributory discussions on the project improvement. Note-: Although the event has attendance from around the globe including Europe and Americas,the entries for pitching projects at the Forum are open only to Indian and Asian filmmakers.
