This strand relocates to bring the DOX Garage physically and virtually to film festivals and conventions. There, DOX BOX staff and assigned experts share their knowledge,  diagnose on location and identify the appropriate professionals necessary to assist each individual project. The consultancies cover absolutely any aspect that can hinder the advancement of a film.  

It is part of DOX BOX’s outreach efforts. By outreach, we refer to mobilizing the resources, services and staff to support documentarians on the ground (or virtually), at their respective locations,  without an elongated application procedure or lead-time. Thus, achieving our goal of keeping an open door, instigating initiatives and remaining connected with filmmakers while facilitating their access to the international scene.

< Filmmakers / Film producers with a documentary film project can register for the sessions in advance on the google form. Following registration, meeting slots shall be organized for each participant, depending on their issues and questions.

> A follow-up virtual meeting can be assigned to some of the participants to put them in contact with further experts able to assist them.

< Includes membership to the DOX BOX Community and access to webinars and resources.

Powered By DOX Garage – Fespaco

Apply now to Powered By DOX Garage at Fespaco, Ouagadougou

DEADLINE:  October 12th, 2021.

DOX Garage offers a toolbox for filmmakers to disentangle common structural problems faced during the making of their documentary films. This comes in the form of a consultancy with an expert in the area of the problem. Its purpose is to answer your questions regarding the predicament you are facing.

SUCH PREDICAMENTS INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• – Dealing with archives, archival material, and rights holders.
• – Building relationships with a protagonist and gaining access to a community.
• – Psychological and emotional attachments with the project.
• – Legal matters regarding contracts, licenses, shooting permits, etc.
• – Complicated co-production issues to resolve, such as relationships, transparency and rights.
• – Co-production agreements and distribution deals.

Meetings are organized with an expert to discuss and diagnose the obstacles that sometimes hinder the progress of projects in development or films in post-production in order to work together on possible solutions.

Registration for sessions is reserved for Filmmakers with a documentary film project attending FESPACO. If selected, project or film representatives will be contacted to agree on a time of the session (subject to availability). The sessions will take place on the 18th, 19th and 20th of October in person in Ouagadougou.

Sessions can take place in French or English.

Fill in the Application Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEOPuRZEdiZsYwa7irqMAXVefB5rfycyHZAZnRuOAPI1ci8A/viewform?usp=sf_link