2nd edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar to be held next month

New Delhi, May 6 (PTI) The second edition of WAVES Doc Bazaar, aimed at supporting documentary, animation and short filmmakers through collaboration, mentorship and market access, will be held next month, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Wednesday.

The event, scheduled from June 16 to 18, will be held alongside the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) at the NFDC Complex in Mumbai.

In a statement, the ministry said the platform will bring together established professionals and emerging talent from across the audiovisual industry.

It will also serve as a hub for creators, producers, distributors, broadcasters, funders, and technology partners across various stages of production and distribution, it added.

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the statement, participants will be able to engage with experts and practitioners to gain insights into industry trends, market demands, distribution strategies and audience preferences.

The ministry said a key segment of the Bazaar is the Viewing Room (VR), where documentary, short and animation films that are recently completed or in post-production will be showcased to a curated audience of registered delegates.

The platform, accessible to selected buyers, programmers, distributors, and investors, will offer filmmakers opportunities to secure distribution deals, connect with co-producers and sales agents, explore film festival prospects, and access finishing funds, it said.

Buyers will be able to browse films based on language, duration, and stage of completion, while selected titles will also be featured in a catalogue to be shared with registered delegates and made available online ahead of the event, the statement said.

Entries for the VR are open till May 15, the statement said, adding that the programme is open to documentary and animation films of all lengths that are completed or in post-production. PTI SBR RHL RHL