The first-ever Doc Film Bazaar is being organised alongside the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival, from 16th to 18th June. Government has extended the submission dates of projects for it, till 10th of April. Earlier the deadline to submit the projects was till yesterday. Information and Broadcasting Ministry said, the Doc Film Bazaar aims to be a first-of-its-kind comprehensive platform designed to promote and support documentary, short films and animation content showcasing talent in filmmaking, production and distribution.

The Doc Film Bazaar will be held in Mumbai. The Ministry said, the filmmakers can pitch their projects and explore avenues for financial support and collaboration from both domestic and international level.

Speaking about the initiative, Joint Secretary (Films) and MD, National Film Development Corporation of India, NFDC, Prithul Kumar said, the main focus of Doc Film Bazaar is to provide access to the opportunities that showcase genuine and compelling stories on an international scale. He said, this platform will help filmmakers gain valuable insights into the current trends, market demands, distribution strategies and audience preferences.