[Reader-list] ESoDoc EU 2011 : Deadline March 4, 2011

[rohitrellan at aol.in]

This year a new version of "ESoDoc – European Social Documentary" will 
be staged in India - for the very first time. The new “ESoDoc INDIA”, a 
training initiative for Indian and European documentary filmmakers, is 
supported by MEDIA International and organised by ZeLIG School for 
Documentary, Television and New Media in collaboration with FORMEDIA – 
Foundation for Responsible Media (New Delhi).

ESoDoc INDIA aims to develop documentary projects that have a potential 
for the Indian and European audiovisual market and which succeed to 
respond not only to the distinct market needs of  the broadcast 
industries in both regions but also –and especially – to respond to the 
communication needs of  the NGO sector worldwide.

OBJECTIVES
- Development of projects with a  high potential for the European and 
Indian audiovisual market and for international co-production
- Social and cultural content: human rights, environmental protection, 
cultural integration
- Up-to-date dissemination methodologies
- Inter-cultural collaboration Europe- India with exchange of ideas and 
information

ESoDoc INDIA wants to promote a creative collaboration between 
different players in the audiovisual world. On the one hand it aims to 
create a common platform for Indian and European documentary 
film-makers and producers. On the other hand it seeks to establish a 
network between broadcasters and NGOs in Europe and India which can 
support and integrate such platforms. Building on the many years of 
experience with ESoDoc (Europe), which has been organised on an annual 
basis since 2004, this year’s special edition with Indo-European 
outreach wants to face the additional challenge to foster international 
contacts, international co-productions and an increased cross-cultural 
understanding and -dialogue which goes beyond the European borders.


Apply to ESoDoc

Who should apply: ESoDoc is intended for professionals who are 
committed to the goal of social change, who are responsive to the new 
ways that film is achieving it and who want to develop their own 
documentary film projects across a 360 degree spectrum. We are looking 
for documentary filmmakers and producers, NGO and NPO sector 
professionals with audio-visual experience, and New Media Professionals 
who want to realize www projects according to the spirit of ESoDoc or 
collaborate with others.

Selection of participants: We choose 22 participants on the basis of 
professional achievement, motivation and commitment to social and 
environmental issues. We favour applicants who come with a genuine 
project proposal. Our final selection will take into account the need 
for a homogeneous group, as well as regional and gender balance.

Application materials: Applications must include 5 copies of the 
following:
– Application form duly completed ? download the application form , 
http://www.esodoc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58&Itemid=38
– Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages, 3000 characters)
– Motivations (max. 1 page, 1500 characters)
– Samples of previous professional work (max. 1 film/crossmedia-project 
or other artistic work)
– A proposal for a film/crossmedia-project that you want to develop 
during ESoDoc training (max. 2 page, plus visual materials if 
applicable)

All application materials must have applicant’s first name and last 
name. Your application package must arrive at ZeLIG no later than the 
application deadline. No other material shall be taken into 
consideration.

Enrollment fee: The cost per participant is 1.200 Euro (600 Euro for 
participants from new member states). This covers tuition, room and 
board but does not include traveling expenses.

Scholarships: Four (4) scholarships  are available. If you want to 
access scholarship funding, you must provide your latest official tax 
return together with your application. No other kind of document shall 
be considered.

See the dates and venues for ESoDoc 2011. 
http://www.esodoc.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1000875:workshop&catid=134&Itemid=128

Contact us for any further question! 
http://www.esodoc.eu/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&catid=76:india&id=6-info-about-esodoc-eu