DOKweb Content
www.DOKweb.net is a portal dedicated to East European documentary film. The news section provides up-to-date information on upcoming and just completed films, interviews with filmmakers and other documentary professionals, in-depth articles exploring the state of documentary filmmaking in various parts of the region, as well as insightful texts on current trends, funding, etc. The portal also boasts the largest published databases of completed and upcoming documentary films from Eastern Europe, an industry directory, as well as trailers and original video content. www.DOKweb.net is IDF´s key online project that provides comprehensive details on all IDF´s activities and links them with general information service.
Institute of Documentary Film’s Activities
Founded in 2001, the INSTITUTE OF DOCUMENTARY FILM (IDF) is a non-profit training and networking centre based in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on the support of East European documentary films and their wider promotion. Our activities support filmmakers through all stages of completion – development, funding, production, post-production, and distribution. We aim at individual filmmakers (tailored consultations), groups of carefully selected professionals with projects or films (Ex Oriente Film, East European Forum, East Silver, Doc Launch, etc.), broader professional community (East Doc Platform), as well as the general public (portal www.DOKweb.net). We closely work with key int. festivals, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, markets, or training initiatives and serve as the GATEWAY TO EAST EUROPEAN DOCUMENTARY FILM.

Cinereach Call Closing Soon

The non-profit organization Cinereach that awards grants and fellowships to international filmmakers is closing its 2012 grant cycle on Tuesday, September 4. Documentary and fiction films from around the world may apply for Cinereach grants, ranging from $5,000 – $50,000 per project. Since 2006, Cinereach has awarded nearly USD 5 million.

 

Cinereach is accepting Letters of Inquiry for the 2012 Grant Cycle until Tuesday, September 4, at 7:00 PM (EST).

Cinereach will award grants of up to $50,000 to a selection of feature length fiction and nonfiction films at any stage of production, from development through post.

Deadline to Submit an LOI: Tuesday, September 4th at 7:00 PM (EST)
Postmark Deadline for DVD Sample Work: Wednesday, September 5th

Applicants who submit LOIs will receive an email from Cinereach after the deadline, with an expected notification date.


Useful links for applicants: How to Apply, Priorities & Guidelines, FAQ.


About Cinereach

Cinereach is a not-for-profit film production company and foundation that champions vital stories, artfully told. Created and led by young philanthropists, entrepreneurs and filmmakers,  Cinereach empowers fiction and nonfiction filmmakers from all over the  world through Grants & Awards, The Reach Film Fellowship, an internal Productions department, and through partnerships with the Sundance Institute and other organizations. Since 2006, Cinereach has disbursed close to $5 million in grant funds to more than 100 projects at the intersection of engaging storytelling, visual artistry and vital subject matter.


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