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Call for Georgian Documentary Projects

Supporting the Georgian film industry through the acquisition of distribution rights

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In support of the Georgian film industry, Göteborg Film Festival and the streaming platform Draken Film, in collaboration with DOCA Georgia, are launching a call to acquire screening rights of Georgian documentaries at various stages of development, production, or post-production. 


A total of 2-4 films will be selected, with a combined acquisition amount  of 200 000 SEK. The amount allocated to each project will depend on the project’s stage and evaluation of the selection committee. 


Acquiring screenings rights include: 


  • Screening rights at Göteborg Film Festival, with the privilege of a Swedish premiere

  • Non-exclusive streaming rights for a period of 5 years on streaming platform Draken Film within the territory of Sweden

  • Distribution rights at DOCA Film Club by DOCA Georgia 


Applications must meet the following criteria:


  • The Project must be a creative documentary (feature or mid-length)

  • The filmmaker must hold Georgian citizenship or residency

  • The film must be set in Georgia or explore a Georgian subject


Stage of the Project:


  • Eligible projects may be in development, production, or post-production. 

  • Applications must have a coherent written proposal, visual material and a production strategy.


An international selection committee appointed by Göteborg Film Festival and DOCA Georgia will evaluate projects, guided (but not bound to) the following criteria:


  • Artistic vision and creative filmmaking approach 

  • Strong subject with unique access 

  • Financial feasibility and production plan

  • International potential and cultural relevance



Conditions


  • Credit Göteborg Film Fund and DOCA Georgia in all final versions of the film

  • Deliver progress and/or final reports

  • The allocated amount may be disbursed in stages


📧 info@doca.ge | 📞 +995 599 476 326

Production Stage
Development
Production
Post-production

a 3-5 minute trailer or a longer assembly if applying for in post-production

max 3.pages

Please fill out all fields of the application and upload all required materials in English.

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