Open call: IDFA DocLab Forum in Amsterdam

The call is designed for all immersive/interactive projects in all stages of production and financing. The IDFA DocLab Forum is open to all sorts of formats that tell a documentary story or explore unknown realities, including audio, web docs, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, physical installations, multimedia journalism, and live performances. Artists looking for co-producers, creative input, and financing possibilities are invited to submit.

All new media professionals working in emerging media and interactive/immersive storytelling and art, who have a serious and demonstrable interest in the non-fiction sector, are invited to register for active attendance, whether as an independent producer or creator, buyer, curator, distributor, technologist, exhibition platform, financier or fund.

Eligibility criteria

• Immersive/interactive projects in all stages of production and financing.
• The IDFA DocLab Forum is open to all sorts of formats that tell a documentary story or explore unknown realities, including web docs, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, physical installations, multimedia journalism, and live performances.
• Artists looking for co-producers, creative input, and financing possibilities are invited to submit.

Practical information

• DocLab Forum pitches are presented live in Amsterdam. Project teams who are unable to travel need to get in touch with the IDFA team.
• Only two team members can present, preferably one producer and the director.
• A moderator is present to coordinate post-presentation discussion and stimulate connections.
• Each project will have one-on-one meetings with professionals interested in the project. These are arranged by the Forum staff based on preferences of the project team and Industry representatives and financiers, as well as input from the Forum staff.

Key dates

• Presentations: 18 and 19 November.
• One-on-one meetings: 19 and 20 November.
• Entries period: June 10 to August 1.

Who can attend?

All accreditation applications undergo a selection process. Registration for IDFA DocLab Forum does not guarantee accreditation. The organisers reserve the right to accept or reject an application.

After the accreditation deadline, you will be informed as soon as possible if access to the Forum is granted. Due to high demand, the number of participants is limited to one participant per production company. If the Forum pass cannot be granted, you have the option to change your accreditation to a festival pass.

Interested applicants should click the entry form here before 1 August.

View the original call here.