Programmes — DOCEDGE Kolkata

FLAGSHIP INCUBATION

INCUBATION LAB & PITCHING FORUM

Docedge Kolkata

Docedge Kolkata is an intensive 7-day incubation lab and co-production pitching forum. Selected documentary filmmakers receive one-on-one mentorship from international story consultants, edit advisors, and producers before presenting pitch decks and trailers to global commissioning editors.

One-on-One Mentorship

Co-Production Pitch Forum

Global Decision Makers

Incubation Grant Eligibility

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POST-PRODUCTION & NARRATIVE ARC

EditCamp

EditCamp is a specialized residential editing lab where documentary director-editor teams spend a week immersed in restructuring rough cuts. International edit mentors guide teams through visual pacing, narrative rhythm, character arcs, and sound design.

Director-Editor Team Lab

Rough Cut Structuring

Master Editing Mentors

Sound Design Workshop

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RESIDENTIAL EDIT LAB

CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTARY LAB

Green Stories

Green Stories incubates documentary projects centered on environmental justice, ecological crisis, indigenous conservation, and climate resilience. The programme pairs filmmakers with scientists, environmental activists, and impact producers.

Climate Impact Focus

Scientific Advisory Board

Impact Distribution Network

Grant & Pitching Access

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CINEMATOGRAPHY & VISUAL CRAFT

Light School

Light School explores visual aesthetics, observational camera work, natural lighting, and camera movement in non-fiction cinema. Master cinematographers conduct hands-on shooting exercises, camera rig workshops, and visual grammar sessions.

Observational Camera Craft

Natural Lighting Masterclasses

Field Shooting Exercises

Camera Gear Demos

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VISUAL CRAFT LAB

STORY LAB

STORY DEVELOPMENT & ETHICS

Mind For Stories

Mind For Stories focuses on the early conceptualization phase of documentary projects. Participants delve into non-fiction story structure, ethical responsibilities, protagonist relationship-building, and artistic voice development.

Story Conceptualization

Ethical Frameworks

Director Statement Development

Protagonist Relationship

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EMERGING STORYTELLERS

LetsDoc

LetsDoc is an incubation initiative introducing emerging filmmakers and film students to non-fiction storytelling fundamentals, field research techniques, short format editing, and international documentary ecosystem navigation.

Emerging Filmmaker Focus

Field Research Training

Short Format Incubator

Docedge Network Access

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ENTRY LAB