Loading Docs 2024

Posted Tuesday 23 Jan 2024

Loading Docs 2024

Loading Docs returns for 2024! Submit your short documentary proposal before Feb 12 and selected filmmakers will receive funding and world-class mentoring from the industry’s most respected professionals.

Their guiding theme for this year is ‘Attention’ – ‘Te kimihanga, te hahaunga’, challenging you to uncover and showcase the unseen beauty and potential in our complex surroundings. 

WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

Personal journeys of victory and sorrow, infused with an unexpected twist or perspective, and surpassing a traditional character biography. 

Environmental sagas with a potent call-to-action.

Insightful explorations of technology’s dual impact on our lives: its intimidating advancements and its potential for significant societal benefit.

Historical narratives that present a surprising point of view of a well-known event or issue. 

Fresh takes on current news, challenging viewers to step outside their echo chambers.

Extraordinary access to hard-to-reach places or subjects.

Unique access to remarkable individuals or groups, with significant profiles and unique outlooks. 

This initiative has been a catalyst for the careers of more than 100 filmmakers. 

Click here to read more about this opportunity.