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DMZ Docs Industry 2026 Guidelines Production Pitch Submission

DMZ Docs Pitch

DMZ Docs Industry serves as a premier platform where documentary professionals discover new opportunities and foster meaningful connections. We are dedicated to identifying documentary projects and introducing them to the global industry, ensuring they successfully progress from development to completion and international distribution.


'Production Pitch' offers a vital opportunity for Korean and Asian documentary filmmakers to receive expert feedback for projects, identify industry demands, and secure essential funding. In addition to cash prizes awarded to outstanding projects selected through the pitching evaluation, we facilitate comprehensive business matching sessions. These sessions allow all participating filmmakers to engage in one-on-one consultations with key industry delegates including broadcasters, festival programmers, sales agents, and distributors.


Furthermore, additional awards include:
Funding support provided by the Newstapa X DMZ Docs Asia Fund.
Opportunities for projects to be officially invited to international partner events in 2027, such as Docedge Kolkata (India), Green Stories (India), and the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC).


DMZ Docs Industry will continue to be committed to supporting Korean and Asian documentary filmmakers who continue their creative pursuits despite challenging circumstances. We will strive to serve as Asia’s leading venue for showcasing documentary projects. We sincerely appreciate your continued interest and support.

* The ‘2026 DMZ Docs Industry’ will be held from September 11 to 14, 2026

1. Overview
A. Cash Awards and Supporting Fund
Category Cash Awards Number of Selections Total
Financing
Amount		 Support Details
Production Pitch Production Pitch
(Korea/Asia)
  • Cash Awards per Project
    • 30,000,000KRW *1
    • 20,000,000KRW *2
    • 10,000,000KRW *11
 14 180,000,000 KRW
ICHCAP Fund Supporting Fund
  • 10,000,000KRW *1
 1 10,000,000 KRW
  • The ICHCAP grant is awarded to projects featuring intangible cultural heritage elements, including traditional arts, oral traditions, rituals, festivals, and traditional knowledge and craftsmanship. This grant is supported by the UNESCO International Information and Networking Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region (ICHCAP).
  • Projects selected for the ICHCAP Production Grant remain fully eligible for the Production Pitch Grand Award.
a total of 15 Projects / 190,000,000 KRW

* The number of selected projects and the amount of support may vary depending on the situation.

B. Additional Benefits for the Selected Projects
Awards Country / Number Support Details and Eligibilites
Newstapa Witness Fund Korea / 1
  • Fund Support - 10,000,000 KRW
  • Independent documentary project about social issues of Korea
  • Projects which a creator (director or a producer) is registered in Korea
  • Short length version (about 30 min.) of selected projects will be presented through online platform of the Newstapa
Newstapa X DMZ
Docs Asia Fund		 Asia / 1
  • Fund Support - 10,000,000 KRW
  • Independent documentary project about social issues of Asia.
  • Projects which a creator (director or a producer) is registered in any countries in Asia (except Korea).
  • Short length version (about 30 min.) of selected projects will be presented through online platform of the Newstapa
DocEdge Kolkata
Award		 Korea / 1
  • Invitation for 2027 DocEdge Kolkata(Airfare and accommodations included)
  • Feature-length (over 60 min.) documentary projects which will be completed and presented since the latter half of 2027.
  • Creator of projects (director or a producer) MUST attend DocEdge Kolkata Forum in March, 2027.
AIDC Award Korea, Asia / 1
  • 2027 AIDC Accreditation
Green Stories
Award		 Korea / 1
  • Invitation for 2027 Greenstories Forum (Airfare and accommodations included)
  • Selection of One Korean Project: Environment and Climate

* 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.

C. Eligibilities
Production Pitch
(Korea/Asia)
  • Feature-length (over 60 min.) projects aiming to be completed since 2027 January.
  • Documentary projects created by director or producers of Asian nationalities.
    • Applicants must choose to apply as either a 'Korean Project' or an 'Asian Project.' Please note that dual application to both categories is not permitted.
    • Korean projects are to be submitted in Korean, while Asian projects are to be submitted in English
  • The copyright must be held by the creator or applicant as an original work of art intended for screening on multiple platforms, including its theatrical release.
    • Selected projects will be invited to the 2026 DMZ Docs Lab, the pre-training & consulting workshop for the main sessions of DMZ Docs Industry(The exact schedule will be announced later.)
    • The trailer with English subtitles should be submitted by August 07, 2026 for the pitching event at the 2026 DMZ Docs Industry Programs (September 11 to September 14).
2. Application period and application method
A. Application period: 2026.05.20.(Wed) - 2026.06.12.(Fri) 16:00 (KST/GMT+9)
B. How to apply
① Click on 'Application Guide'→ 'Apply for Project' on the DMZ Docs Industry website.
② Fill out the online application form and attach the required documents.
③ After submission, check the application completion email that will be sent.

C. Required documents Download
① Online application form
② Budget sheet (designated format) : Submit as an Excel file.
③ Video Materials : a clip of selected scenes (Within 5 minutes) (Mandatory)
④ Project Proposal (Free format, Max. 10 pages on A4 size) : Submit as a PDF file.

D. Notes on submission
① If it is difficult to submit online, download the form for submission documents, fill it out, and submit it via email.
- Submission email: submit.industry@dmzdocs.com
- Email subject: Project name_Applicant name
② Submitted documents will not be returned, and cannot be replaced after submission.
③ Projects that do not meet the requirements and qualifications for the competition, or projects that cannot be reviewed due to incomplete application forms and documents, will be excluded from the review without notice.
④ All communication will be sent to the applicant's email address, so please make sure to provide an accurate email address.
⑤ Submissions will not be accepted after the deadline, so please ensure you submit your work on time.
3. Selection Process
A. Selection through the screening committee organized by the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival.
B. Announcement of selected works: Individual notification and publication of selected works on the website (scheduled for July).
4. Obligation of the Recipient
A. After the end of the contract period, the grant must be settled according to the usage guidelines. (Submit a settlement report and a results report)
B. For projects that have been completed, the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival and the Gyeonggi-do logo must be included in the credits when submitting the screening copy for the film festival. (Designated form, Available on website)
C. Report on the progress and achievements of the project, through a support program of the DMZ Docs Industry.
(e.g. whether the film has been screened at a film festival, won an award, or been released in Korea or abroad, etc.)
* All reports will be used as a references for 「 Current Status of Korean Industry of Documentary 」, which has been published every year by DMZ Docs.
D. Projects awarded production support from ICHCAP must include the ICHCAP logo in the credits of the final screening version. (Designated form)

5. Contact
  • DMZ Docs Industry
  • E-mail. submit.industry@dmzdocs.com
  • Tel. +82-31-936-7378