OVERVIEW
UMUTDOC Industry is the professional platform of the UMUTDOC International Documentary Film Festival. Our mission is to support creative documentary filmmaking in Central Asia, foster regional film development, and strengthen international cooperation.
What we do:
Project Pitching & Showcase: Launchpads for Central Asian documentary projects to find international funds, festivals, and producers.
Educational Program: Masterclasses, lectures, roundtable discussions, and networking events led by international experts.
Industry Meetings: One-on-one sessions between filmmaking teams and decision-makers.
Awards: Cash grants, consulting support, post-production services, and partner invitations.
OVERVIEW
UMUTDOC Industry is the professional platform of the UMUTDOC International Documentary Film Festival. Our mission is to support creative documentary filmmaking in Central Asia, foster regional film development, and strengthen international cooperation.
What we do:
Project Pitching & Showcase: Launchpads for Central Asian documentary projects to find international funds, festivals, and producers.
Educational Program: Masterclasses, lectures, roundtable discussions, and networking events led by international experts.
Industry Meetings: One-on-one sessions between filmmaking teams and decision-makers.
Awards: Cash grants, consulting support, post-production services, and partner invitations.
OVERVIEW
UMUTDOC Industry is the professional platform of the UMUTDOC International Documentary Film Festival. Our mission is to support creative documentary filmmaking in Central Asia, foster regional film development, and strengthen international cooperation.
What we do:
Project Pitching & Showcase: Launchpads for Central Asian documentary projects to find international funds, festivals, and producers.
Educational Program: Masterclasses, lectures, roundtable discussions, and networking events led by international experts.
Industry Meetings: One-on-one sessions between filmmaking teams and decision-makers.
Awards: Cash grants, consulting support, post-production services, and partner invitations.
PROJECT PITCHING
A public presentation of feature-length documentary projects from Central Asia to international experts, film funds, festivals, broadcasters, and co-producers. Selected teams will also enter a Mentorship Program with international experts to prepare their presentations.
Application Period: June 10 - July 20, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026, at 23:59 Bishkek time (GMT+6)
Language: English (both application and presentation)
Eligibility Criteria:
Feature-length documentary projects (minimum running time: 50 minutes).
Stages: development, pre-production, production, or post-production.
The project must be developed by citizens or permanent residents of Central Asian counties.
Required Materials:
Completed online form (Logline, synopsis, director's vision, budget, production schedule).
Optional: treatment, pitch deck, teaser/trailer, or rough cut via electronic links.
PROJECT PITCHING
A public presentation of feature-length documentary projects from Central Asia to international experts, film funds, festivals, broadcasters, and co-producers. Selected teams will also enter a Mentorship Program with international experts to prepare their presentations.
Application Period: June 10 - July 20, 2026
Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026, at 23:59 Bishkek time (GMT+6)
Language: English (both application and presentation)
Eligibility Criteria:
Feature-length documentary projects (minimum running time: 50 minutes).
Stages: development, pre-production, production, or post-production.
The project must be developed by citizens or permanent residents of Central Asian counties.
Required Materials:
Completed online form (Logline, synopsis, director's vision, budget, production schedule).
Optional: treatment, pitch deck, teaser/trailer, or rough cut via electronic links.
PROJECT SHOWCASE
The Project Showcase section is designed for feature-length documentary works in the editing or post-production stage. It provides a unique opportunity to present your rough cut to nternational experts, receive feedback, and secure festival or distribution partners.
Application Period: July 1 - August 15, 2026
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026, at 23:59 Bishkek time (GMT+6)
Languages English
Eligibility Criteria:
Feature-length documentary films (minimum running time: 50 minutes).
Stage: post-production or late post-production.
The project must be developed by citizens or permanent residents of Central Asian countries.
Required Materials:
Completed online form (Logline, synopsis, director's vision, team info).
A trailer and a rough cut (both with English subtitles) via functional electronic links.
PROJECT SHOWCASE
The Project Showcase section is designed for feature-length documentary works in the editing or post-production stage. It provides a unique opportunity to present your rough cut to nternational experts, receive feedback, and secure festival or distribution partners.
Application Period: July 1 - August 15, 2026
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026, at 23:59 Bishkek time (GMT+6)
Languages English
Eligibility Criteria:
Feature-length documentary films (minimum running time: 50 minutes).
Stage: post-production or late post-production.
The project must be developed by citizens or permanent residents of Central Asian countries.
Required Materials:
Completed online form (Logline, synopsis, director's vision, team info).
A trailer and a rough cut (both with English subtitles) via functional electronic links.