One World Media 2021 Global Short Docs Forum for Documentary Filmmakers Worldwide

The Global Short Docs Forum brings together 12 filmmakers selected from a global call, to attend an intensive online training programme and one-to-one pitch meetings. Over four weeks of masterclasses, workshops and mentoring we take your short doc from conception to commission.

Global Short Docs Forum is a much needed and dedicated initiative to nurture new talent in documentary shorts, giving them access to the growing number of digital media platforms.

GSDF is open to applications from all parts of the world, for documentary projects up to 30 mins, either in production or post-production, with existing footage. 12 filmmakers will be selected to attend a series of online workshops, mentoring, and one to one pitches.

This year, we are thrilled to be joined by some of the most established digital media platforms in the industry, including: Arte France, BBC Arabic, CBC, Al Jazeera, BBC Africa, The Guardian, Coda Story and Our World.

• Table of Content
• About One World Media
• Global Short Docs Forum
• Aim and Benefits of Global Short Docs Forum
• Requirements for Global Short Docs Forum Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About One World Media

For over 30 years we have been working with partners in the UK and internationally to support international journalism and promote media coverage of global issues. One World Media is a non-profit organisation based in London, UK.

Global Short Docs Forum

Aim and Benefits of Global Short Docs Forum

• Invaluable pitching training and mentoring
• Workshops + masterclasses from industry experts
• One-to-one meetings with digital platforms
• Connect with doc filmmakers from all over the world

Requirements for Global Short Docs Forum Qualification

• Filmmakers of short documentaries with new and original narratives.
• Open to applications from all over world, with documentary projects up to 30 mins.
• Special interest in stories that have a social, political or cultural narrative, take a solutions journalism approach or give us a new perspective on the changes we want to see in the world.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection is based on the filmmaker’s proven ability and the strength of the story, characters and footage provided.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit One World Media website.