Working on a feature-length documentary and thinking about what comes next? Docs Beyond will help you identify the right audience for your film, develop a realistic impact or outreach strategy and understand how generative AI can be used responsibly in documentary practice. Across two online workshops and one residential workshop, you will work directly on your own project, receive individual feedback from international experts and exchange ideas with a small group of fellow film professionals.
This is not a programme built around abstract discussion. You will leave with a concrete audience or impact strategy, clear priorities and practical next steps you can put into action immediately – as well as a better understanding of where AI can genuinely support your work.
Choose the module that best fits your project and apply by 31 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
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Who can apply
Docs Beyond is open to film professionals working in the Czech Republic: producers, directors, screenwriters, distributors and other members of a creative team.
To apply, you should be working on a feature-length documentary project in production or post-production, and you should also:
- have professional experience in documentary filmmaking;
- have a working knowledge of English, as all programme activities are conducted in English;
- be able and willing to attend all three workshops.
Each project is represented by one member of its creative team. In exceptional and justified cases, and subject to prior approval by IDF, a project may be represented by two members. Only one application may be submitted per project.
Submitting your application
Applications must be submitted by 31 August 2026 at 23:59 CEST. There is no application fee.
Among other materials, you’ll be asked for:
– basic information about the project;
– a logline and synopsis;
– an explanation of how the project relates to the selected module;
– a professional CV and filmography for each team member;
– a financing plan and project budget;
– a link to work-in-progress material and three film stills;
– a 2–5 minute motivational video;
– the applicant’s company details.
The application form and all submitted materials must be in English. A declaration of honour also forms part of the application form.
Selected teams will be announced by 20 September 2026.
Fees and financial conditions
The participation fee is CZK 15,000 per team, covering all three workshops, accommodation and refreshments during the residential workshop, training materials and related programme expenses. Travel is not included.
Members of the Audiovisual Producers’ Association may apply to the APA for a scholarship covering part of the participation fee. Scholarships are awarded at the sole discretion of the APA.
Rules and documents
Before you apply, please read the full call conditions and the guidelines for applicants. They set out the eligibility criteria, the selection process and everything your application must include.
Detailed call conditions
Guidelines for applicants
Application form
Organiser and partners
Docs Beyond: Audience, Impact & AI is organised by the Institute of Documentary Film in cooperation with the Audiovisual Producers’ Association.
The programme is supported by the Czech Audiovisual Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic.
Contact
Programme Manager: Veronika Janatková – janatkova@dokweb.net
Programme Coordinator: Nora Särak – sarak@dokweb.net
