Docs by the Sea 2024
Programme Description
Docs by the Sea is an Indonesia-based lab and pitching forum platform for Indonesian and Asian documentary filmmakers brought by In-Docs since 2017. Docs by the Sea is a program dedicated to empowering filmmakers through film labs and pitching forums where participating filmmakers work with top mentors and have the opportunity to present their projects to connect with international industry representatives.
In this eighth edition, in addition to the Storytelling Lab, Producer Lab, and Editing Lab, we are also making a Short-storytelling lab to further help develop opportunities for more stories to be highlighted.
Guideline
We encourage creative documentary filmmakers to submit projects with various themes, i.e. climate crisis, inclusivity, social justice, gender issues, human rights, etc.
All participants are expected to:
• Agree on the lab format of Docs by the Sea.
• Attend the opening session of Docs by the Sea according to the schedule and invitation.
• Be present and participate (online and/or offline) fully as a participant in their respective lab and pitch
training according to the schedule and technical guidelines.
• Share and exchange experiences, suggestions, feedback, comments, and questions to assigned mentors in
a group setting, individual one-on-one setting (and pitch rehearsal setting).
Labs
The labs and masterclasses will be held virtually and in-person in Indonesia; we will invite all the participants and respective mentors to participate in the training.
Mentors are to provide the filmmakers with project consultation and skill-building. They will partake in the labs, pitching training and hybrid pitching session. We account for diversity in terms of the mentor’s filmmaking background, region and gender representation, and distinguished names who won or were nominated for prestigious film awards.
Editing Lab | 6 projects
Sharpen the rough cut of the films into a more impactful final result in depicting the story.
Eligible for pitching forum and 1:1 meeting.
Storytelling Lab | 14 projects
Hone filmmakers’ creative visions to convey important stories.
Eligible for pitching forum and 1:1 meeting.
Short-Storytelling Lab | 6 projects
Hone filmmakers’ creative visions to convey important stories.
Eligible for pitching forum and 1:1 meeting.
Producer Lab | 8 producers
Provide insights and experiences regarding funding, distribution, contracts, and other practical skills to explore the market.
Eligible for 1:1 meeting.
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Lab (Online) | 24 July 2024 | 02 August 2024 |
| Editing Lab (Offline) | 05 September 2024 | 07 September 2024 |
| Storytelling Lab and Pitch Exercise | 07 September 2024 | 08 September 2024 |
| Short-Storytelling Lab and Pitch Exercis | 08 September 2024 | 08 September 2024 |
| Producer Lab | 08 September 2024 | 08 September 2024 |
| Pitching Forum | 09 September 2024 | 12 September 2024 |
| Industry Talk | 09 September 2024 | 12 September 2024 |