After a sold-out screening in 2007, The International Documentary Challenge returns to Hot Docs in April 2008! Registration for the 3rd annual Doc Challenge, held March 6-10, 2008, is now open.
The Premise: Filmmakers from around the world have just 5 days to make a short non-fiction film. Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, the Presenting Partner, will once again host the theatrical premiere of the finalists and the awards ceremony during the Festival. After the premiere of the finalists, showcases of regionally produced films will be held, including an IDA sponsored screening in Los Angeles, a SILVERDOCS sponsored screening in Washington DC, a Big Sky Documentary Film Festival screening in Montana, a DOC sponsored screening in Toronto, a Northwest Film Forum sponsored screening in Seattle, a Film Action Oregon sponsored screening in Portland and many more!
Additionally, a Best of DVD will be released and television distribution will be pursued by a
distribution partner.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Registration Deadline: February 11, 2008
Final Registration Deadline: March 5, 2008
Doc Challenge: March 6-10, 2008
Hot Docs Premiere of Finalists: April 2008
Please check out the trailer/short for my Surfing documentary, “TAKE THAT BEACH” A work in progress about a group of Iraq war veterans who were wounded (amputee, traumatic brain injury, burns) who came to California for a week to experience the healing powers of the ocean and for the first time, learn to surf. This documentary is seeking funding and or producer, if interested please contact the director, David Mendez (Veteran 10TH Mountain DIV Infantry OEF Afghanistan 06-07) My contact info: Davidmendez01@gmail.com http://web.mac.com/davidmendez01 myspace.com/davidmendez
