Category / Awards / Blog / Features / Fellowship / Global Short Docs / Industry
-
![Three people speaking together at an OWM Awards event. The person in the centre is facing the camera and two people on the side, a woman on the left and a man on the right, are not.]()
One World Media in 2021
This has been an eventful, exciting year at One World Media. Like everyone else, as we adapted to changes, we had lots of big wins as we continued to support filmmakers and journalists around the world to tell stories about the global south. At a time in history, when it is evident that quality journalism is so urgently needed, we are committed to bringing underreported stories and underrepresented people into mainstream media.
-
![]()
14 rising stars in documentary filmmaking
We are thrilled to announce the 14 filmmakers who have been selected to attend the Global Short Docs Forum and have the chance to pitch their stories to commissioners from some of the industry’s most established digital platforms.
-
![Two filmmakers in PPE suits using camera equipment]()
How two filmmakers risked everything to report from the frontlines of India’s covid crisis
Over an incredibly demanding year-long shoot, Global Short Docs alumni Prashun Mazumdar and his co-director Suyash Shrivastava filmed the moving Al Jazeera 101 East documentary, India’s COVID Warriors. From the impossible logistics to the emotional highs and lows, we spoke to the filmmakers to learn more about how they made this documentary during a global pandemic.
-
![short doc filmmaker]()
5 reasons to apply for short documentary training
Over the last decade, there has been a huge explosion of online content. With this has come an increased demand for short form documentaries and the filmmakers with the skills and experience…
-
![tips for pitching documentary to commissioners]()
6 things commissioners look for in your short documentary pitch
There’s no secret sauce, but we’ve spoken to enough commissioners in our time to share some of their best tips!
-
![]()
Apply now for the Global Short Docs Forum
After an exciting launch at the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, applications are now open for the Global Short Docs Forum. If you’re working on a short documentary, we want to hear from you!
-
![]()
Building a Global Short Documentary Community in 2020
Over two days at the Global Short Docs Forum, commissioners will meet 12 filmmakers with incredible stories, who care passionately about short docs. We hope some of the films will peak their…
-
![]()
???? Apply now for the Global Short Docs Forum
The Global Short Docs Forum 2020 will bring together 12 filmmakers, selected from a global call, to attend an intensive online training programme and one-to-one pitching sessions. Over four weeks of masterclasses, workshops and mentoring we will help you take your short doc from conception to commission. Apply now!
-
![]()
How to create social impact with your filmmaking
The world is changing rapidly, encouraging us all to reflect on our priorities and make better use of the tools we still have available to us. In this guest blog, Egbert Wits…
-
![]()
How I pitched my documentary to Vice
Doc filmmaker and Global Short Docs participant, Owen Kean discusses finding a story, pitching with confidence and working with Vice. By Owen Kean Pakistan’s Forgotten Dead, has over 300,000 views on…
-
![]()
Introducing: OWM Presents
From Sudan’s First Flying Robot Farmer to Korean Lovers in Baghdad, explore a selection of short films, photo essays and articles created by the One World Media alumni in our new playlist!…
-
![]()
Two Ukrainian Films Win Grants at Global Short Docs Forum
This year’s Docudays UA festival hosted the Global Short Docs Forum, a unique workshop for short film creators organised by One World Media. As a result of GSDF, two Ukrainian filmmakers have…
