Do you have an idea for a documentary film? Are you preparing the first steps to shape your initial idea? Join DokuBaku LAB to get your film-idea off the ground. 

DokuBaku LAB is supporting filmmakers from all over Azerbaijan committed to their documentary projects with social driven topics. DokuBaku LAB supports filmmakers to develop their projects from the early stage. Our workshop accompanies you through the first steps of the project - the subject, narrative and visual language development, necessary in order to develop your story and push your project further. 

The training program will be lead by Nino Orjonikidze, award-winning filmmaker, curator and experienced tutor. Her 2-weeks long mentorship will be accompanied by lectures of invited guest-speakers, pitching training and a final pitching session. 

 

Program: 

 

- Mentorship by lead tutor Nino Orjonikidze and lectures by renown film professionals to shape your idea into a film project;

- 3 weeks workshop focusing on the first steps of film development and pitching training;

- Work in an inspiring environment with established tutors;

- Networking platform;

- Internship fee for participation to be paid to each selected project of 200 USD;

- Price for the winner of the pitching in the amount of 500 USD and shaping the film treatment package incl. Mentorship of the trailer and producing packaging.

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