DMZ Docs Pitch
DMZ Docs Industry was established to develop, support, and promote outstanding documentary projects in Korea and Asia. In 2025, DMZ Docs Industry increased the size and reach of its support by diversifying its partnerships. In addition to ICHCAP's ongoing support of intangible cultural heritage initiatives to advance cultural diversity and sustainable development, the recently established "Newstapa X DMZ Docs Asia Fund" will provide funding to Asian independent projects that address social agendas and issues in Asia. DMZ Docs Industry will make every effort to assist documentary producers who, in spite of the challenging conditions, are creating significant works.
* The ¡®2025 DMZ Docs Industry Pitch¡¯ will be held from September 11 to 17, 2025, during the 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
* The 'Netherlands-Korea Co-production Funds' call for entry will be announced in early June.
Category | Cash Awards | Number of Selections | Total Financing Amount |
Support Details | |
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Production Pitch | Production Pitch (Korea/Asia) |
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14 | 180,000,000 KRW | |
ICHCAP Fund (Korea/Asia) |
Supporting Fund
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1 | 10,000,000 KRW |
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a total of 15 films / 190,000,000 KRW |
* The number of selected projects and the amount of support may vary depending on the situation.
Awards | Country / Number | Support Details and Eligibilites |
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Newstapa Witness Fund | Korea / 1 |
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Newstapa X DMZ Docs Asia Fund |
Asia / 1 |
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DocEdge Kolkata Award |
Korea / 1 |
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Korea University of Media Arts Award |
Korea / 2 |
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AIDC Award | Korea, Asia / 1 |
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* The grantees of the in-kind support and awards from the partner organizations will be decided following the pitching session, taking into account their eligibility.
* Additional benefits may vary depending on the situation.
Production Pitch (Korea/Asia) |
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* All reports will be used as a references for ¡¸ Current Status of Korean Industry of Documentary ¡¹, which has been published every year by DMZ Docs.