GUIDELINES
& ELIGIBILITY
GUIDELINES.
Green Stories is being launched to amplify the voice of nature through impactful, compelling storytelling in powerful documentaries. Our aim is to provide a platform for conservation-based environmental and wildlife films, offering mentoring, pitching opportunities, and funding avenues. Whether working individually, in teams, or with production houses, wildlife and environmental filmmakers can learn to craft more compelling narratives and pitch their ideas to leading commissioners in sectors such as television, OTT platforms, festivals, and impact and outreach channels. Selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to present their pitches and network with industry professionals. Green Stories aspires to bring storytelling and untold narratives about the environment from India and Southeast Asia to the forefront.
A maximum of 16 projects will be selected for the Green Stories 2024.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
WHO CAN APPLY:
Filmmakers, producers, and production houses from India and Southeast Asian countries are invited to apply.
TOPIC:
Pitches should focus exclusively on the environment, wildlife, and conservation, amplifying diverse narratives around sustainable futures. Topics may include climate resilience and vulnerabilities, changing landscapes, innovations and solutions, impact on human lives, agriculture, wildlife species, traditional systems and indigenous knowledge, ecological security, and community well-being, among others.
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APPLICATION METHOD
To submit your application, please complete the online application form with the required details. Entries without necessary information, exceeding the characters count limit, or missing the required visual clip will not be accepted. Applications sent via email or post will not be considered.
While the application must be submitted in English, it does not need to be your primary language.
2024 APPLICATION TIMELINE
01 June 2024 Call for applications opens
23 June 2024 Call for applications webinar
31st July 2024 Call for applications closes
15 September 2024 Shortlisted applications will be announced
5 – 10 November 2024 Green Stories Event in Goa
From November 5th to 8th, 2024 (Tuesday to Friday), the visual and narrative labs
On November 9th and 10th, 2024 (Saturday and Sunday), the final pitch and one on one business meetings.
ELIGIBILITY CHECK.
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Are you at least 18 years old?
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Do you have the legal right to work in the country where your project is based?
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Does your project fit the specified genre, focusing on stories related to environment, wildlife, and conservation that amplify diverse narratives around sustainable futures, such as climate resilience, changing landscapes, innovations and solutions, impact on human lives, agriculture, wildlife species, traditional systems and indigenous knowledge, ecological security, and community well-being?
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Can you commit to attending the entire event as required by Green Stories?
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Do you have proof of concept / trailer / sizzle for your project?