One World Media 2022 Global Short Docs Forum for Short Documentary Filmmakers

The Global Short Docs Forum brings together 16 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.

• 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

Application Deadline	Not Specified
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	One World Media
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Global Short Docs Forum

The benefits

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

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.
• Interested in stories that have a social, political or cultural narrative, including but not limited to climate, health, education, gender, science and technology.
• Special focus on solutions oriented stories, about people who are responding to current problems.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to One World Media on oneworldmedia.org.uk to apply

• The annual call for applications is open to all.
• Selection is based on the filmmaker’s proven ability and the strength of the story, characters and footage provided.
• Longlisted applicants invited to additional training on pitching and editing, before the final selection.
• 16 selected applicants participate in a 4 week intensive online training programme and one-to-one pitch meetings.
• Applications to GSDF are free.

For more details, visit One World Media website.