DBTS25 Application

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Docs by the Sea 2025 Application

Please review the submission GUIDELINES and FAQ at s.id/dbts25guidelines and complete the form in ENGLISH. We've received reports of users encountering issues with saving or submitting entries while using Firefox, so we recommend using a different browser for a smoother experience.

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Email rep*
Project status

ApplicantParticipant
Project representative*
this will be used for published materials (e.g. catalogue, website)
Role rep*

DirectorDirector/ProducerProducer
Lab*

EditingStorytellingShort-storytellingProducing
Editing Lab applicant isn't eligible to apply for Storytelling Lab.
Short-storytelling lab applicant isn't eligible to apply for another lab.
Lab

Production house*

Production country (1)
Production country (2)
Production country (3)
Access*
Shooting location*
Budget (USD)*
Financing in place
Why are you the best person to tell the story?*

0/200
What challenges are you currently facing?*

0/200
Treatment*

0/1250
Longer treatment

If available, please submit a longer treatment that provides further explanation of your project. It will be read by mentors to help them better understand your project.
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Trailer/excerpt

Storytelling & Short Storytelling Lab max. 5 minutes;
Editing Lab max. 10 minutes.
With embedded ENGLISH SUBTITLES (preferably Dropbox/Google Drive/Youtube).
Trailer/excerpt URL*
Trailer password
Trailer/excerpt PUBLIC
Trailer password PUBLIC
Rough cut/selected scenes

Mandatory for Editing Lab application. With embedded English subtitles (preferably Dropbox/Google Drive/Youtube).
Rough cut/selected scenes
Rough cut password
Film still*

jpg, jpeg, png max. 1 MB
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Applicant (1)
Name (1)*
to be used for ID badge
Role (1)*

DirectorEditorProducer
Passport holder of (1)*
Country
Past citizenship (1)
if you are/an exile
Short Bio (1)*

0/80
Short Bio for PUBLIC (1)

0/80
Headshot (1)*

min. 400 px
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Headshot for PUBLIC (1)

min. 400 px; If you wish to display a different version for published materials (e.g., catalog, website), please write it here.
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Filmography (1)
Previous lab (1)
If any, please mention international labs or workshops you have previously attended.

Applicant (2)
Name (2)*
to be used for ID badge
Role (2)*

DirectorProducerEditor
Passport holder of (2)*
Country
Past citizenship (2)
if you are/were an exile
Short Bio (2)*

0/80
Short Bio for PUBLIC (2)

0/80
Headshot (2)*

min. 400 px
Cancelof
Headshot for PUBLIC (2)

min. 400 px; If you wish to display a different version for published materials (e.g., catalog, website), please write it here.
Cancelof
Filmography (2)
Previous lab (2)
If any, please mention international labs or workshops you have previously attended.

Applicant (3)
Name (3)*
to be used for ID badge
Role (3)*

DirectorEditorProducer
Passport holder of (3)*
Country
Past citizenship (3)
if you are/were an exile
Short Bio (3)*

0/80
Short Bio for PUBLIC (3)

0/80
Headshot (3)*

min. 400 px
Cancelof
Headshot (3)

min. 400 px; If you wish to display a different version for published materials (e.g., catalog, website), please write it here.
Cancelof
Filmography (3)
Previous lab (3)
If any, please mention international labs or workshops you have previously attended.

General

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What do you expect to get from Docs by the Sea participation?*

0/120
How did you first learn about the DBTS25 open call?*

DBTS FbDBTS IGIn-Docs FbIn-Docs IGOther social mediaFrom a friendOther
Platform and social media handle
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Project Information