K-docs

Key dates and Deadlines	The application period begins on May 26(FRI), 2023 Deadline: June 25(SUN), 2023, 23:59 (KST)
Eligibility criteria	• TV documentary projects to fit into a 55-minute time slot • Subjects which fit to the identity and objective of EBS Docu-Prime are preferable. • Korean and international directors and producers are eligible to apply. ※ For international participants, the airfare and accommodations for ONE of the team members will be covered. (Support after consultation with Industry coordinator related to airfare)
Support	4 Projects will receive 20 million KRW each ※ The final number of projects and amount of grants will be decided by EBS Docu-Prime commissioners after the pitch. ※ The projects in EBS Commissioning Pitch will be selected through the evaluation of internal EBS juries so they are permitted to apply for other pitch programs as necessary.
Requirements	• The granted documentary has to be broadcasted on EBS Docu-Prime within one year after signing the contract (※ If approved by EBS, the production period can be extended to one more year.) • The project will be made available on D-BOX, the OTT platform run by EBS. (Can be discussed)
Selection Process	Applications will be reviewed by EBS Commissioners. (if necessary an interview will be requested)
Expected Schedule	‣ Open Pitching: Proceeding in K-DOCS period-Selected through 7 minutes of presentation and 8 minutes of Q&A (15 minutes in total, international pitch standard) ‣ Announcement of Selected Works: Proceeding in August, 2023 ‣ Contract: Proceeding in September ※ In the case of global participants, presentation in English and interpretation is conducted sequentially ※ Because it is selected through the review by EBS internal review team, it may be awarded in duplicate with other production support programs
Required documents	① Entry form (including the participation agreement) [form attached] ② Consent forms (Personal information consent form, application for participation agreement, Consent form of guarantee declaration that all copyrights have been cleared) [form attached] ③ Proposal (including synopsis, director’s note, treatment, production schedule, budget, financial plan, filmographies of director and producer, max. 15 pages) Has to be submitted in Korean or English ④ Trailer (An Online screener of 3 minutes) and rough cut (An Online screener of approx. 10-20 minutes) with English subtitle ⑤ Budget [form attached]
Notification	• Application materials will not be returned. • Incomplete applications cannot be accepted. • The finalists MUST attend pitching event during K-DOCS period • Ending Credit requirements: “Supported by EIDF and EBS” with logos • The copyrights of all footages and archive materials in the program have to be cleared before being broadcasted.
Payment Process	• Within one month after the selected projects have been announced the contract with EBS Docu-Prime will be signed • 50% of the commissioning fee of EBS Docu-Prime will be paid in advance, 50% after submission of the completed version. • The selected project has to be covered by a contract performance bond insurance.
Contact Info	K-DOCS Team +82-2-526-3827 industry_2@ebs.co.kr pitching.kdocs@gmail.com