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​We would like to thank all documentary creators for their continued interest in DMZ Docs Industry and for applying to the ‘DMZ Docs Production Pitch’.

 

This year’s call for entries ran from May 27 to June 15, and we received a total of 140 submissions — 68 from Korea and 72 from across Asia — representing 37 countries. We are pleased to announce that 7 Korean projects and 7 Asian projects have been selected for this year’s pitch program. Once again, we sincerely appreciate all those who took the time to share their work with us. 

 

Below lists the 14 projects selected for the DMZ Docs Pitch:

*The project selected for ICHCAP’s support program will be announced at a later date.

 

■ 2025 DMZ Docs Industry Production Pitch – Selected Projects (14)

Korea (7)

Name	Director	Country
The places in her story	LEE Sukgyung	Korea
BLACK	JUNG Yoonsuk	Korea
Plaster Cast Drawing	WON Taewoong	Korea
Sprouted potato lives on	YANG Dayeon	Korea
The Care Between Us	OH jae hyeong	Korea
Our Bodies	LEE-KIL Bora	Korea
Our Waves	JANG Min-kyung	Korea

 

2025 DMZ Docs Production Pitch (Korea) Selection Jury

LEE Soojung | Director

CHOI Woo-young | Producer, Director

JANG Byungwon | DMZ International Documentary Film Festival Senior Programmer

 

2025 DMZ Docs Production Pitch (Korea) Overall Evaluation

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to those documentary creators who submitted their projects for the DMZ Docs Industry Production Pitch. Even amidst martial law, impeachment, and political turmoil, it was a pleasure to see those who are actively engaged in spreading the stories of our society. There has been a remarkable increase in submissions ranging from emerging to mid-career filmmakers, and thus this year’s selection process was more competitive than ever, requiring our extensive discussion and careful consideration. Thus, considering the nature of the Production Pitch, priority was given to those who have moved beyond the initial concept phase, with clearer direction and structure, and strong potential to develop further toward completion. Additionally, we considered the stage of production and fairness in production support, including the level of completion and funding needs. Due to limited slots, we extend our deepest encouragement and respect to many excellent submissions that, despite their merit, were not selected. Once again, thank you to all creators who continue to expand the world of documentary films through their own aesthetics and spirit of experimentation even in challenging circumstances, and further strive to build a better world through their works.

 

Asia (7)

Name	Director	Country
Floating House	Liu Shubo	China
Game of Replacing Gods	An Chu	Taiwan
Ghost of the Currents	Patiparn Boontarig	Thailand
Shape of Silence	Varun Trikha	Canada, Estonia, India
The People Outside	Jewel Maranan	Philippines
The Way We Were	Ka Ki Wong Yuk Fai Ho	Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, United Kingdom
Untitled Project from Yemen	Mariam Al-Dhubhani	Yemen, Qatar, Norway, France

 

2025 DMZ Docs Production Pitch (Asia) Selection Jury

Brigid O'shea | European Documentary Network (DAE) co-founder

Gugi Gumilang | Docs By The Sea (DBTS) Program Director

Kang Jinseok | DMZ International Documentary Film Festival Programmer

 

2025 DMZ Docs Production Pitch (Asia) Overall Evaluation

After extensive deliberation evaluating all 72 submissions, we are pleased to announce the seven exceptional projects selected for DMZ production support. These chosen works represent a diversity of voices and storytelling approaches from across Asia, spanning seven countries and territories including Taiwan, China, Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand, Yemen, and India. Each project demonstrates distinctive cinematic vision while addressing compelling contemporary themes that resonate both locally and internationally. We were particularly impressed by the directors' innovative approaches to exploring complex social, political, and cultural narratives through their unique regional perspectives. The geographic spread and thematic range of these selections reflect our commitment to supporting varied storytelling that challenges conventional boundaries. We wish each project a fruitful and catalysing experience pitching at DMZ Docs.