Dear participants!

Welcome to the Come on, doc! Festival for the newcomers!

Come on, doc! is a festival with OFFLINE screenings of the finalists' films. The idea behind the festival is to showcase debut works by documentary filmmakers. The main requirement is that the film presented at the festival must be your FIRST festival submission.

Your film can also participate in other festivals — we’re not chasing premieres. Our mission is to provide young filmmakers with the opportunity to be seen and heard.

We’re thrilled to have you with us and can’t wait to share your stories with the world!
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The festival schedule is as follows:

From January to July 2025, you submit your films, and we carefully review them to select the FINALISTS.

In August, all participants whose films have been shortlisted will receive notifications.

In October, we will welcome all finalists to Belgrade, Serbia, for the offline screening of their works and the awards ceremony to honor the winners.

This will be a unique opportunity to not only showcase your films on the big screen but also to connect with other filmmakers, share experiences, and celebrate the power of documentary storytelling together.

We look forward to seeing you there and making this festival an unforgettable experience!
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“Come on, doc!”: October 2025
Competitive online program in 3 nominations.
The directors of the winning films will be presented offline at a screening in Belgrade, Serbia.

Awards & Prizes


Best Feature Film - 800 euros
Best Short Film - 800 euros
National competition - 800 euros

Rules & Terms

Rules

1. Submission Eligibility:
Filmmakers of all ages, nationalities, and levels of experience are welcome to submit their documentary films.
The film must be the author's debut work presented to a wide audience.
Films must be submitted in English or with English subtitles.

2. Film Categories:
Open Theme (No Specific Theme)

3. Film Length:
Documentaries submitted to both parts can vary in length, but must adhere to the following guidelines:
Short Films: 3 - 30 minutes
Feature-Length Films: 30 -90 minutes

4. Submission Fees:
A nominal submission fee will be applicable, with early-bird rates available for a limited period. Fee details and payment instructions will be provided on the festival's official website.

5. Submission Deadline:
Submission for the main event will be open on a specified date, and the deadlines will be clearly communicated here and on the festival's official website.

6. Submission Format:
Films should be submitted digitally through the FilmFreeway website.
Technical specifications for digital submissions will be provided on the festival's official website.

7. Rights and Permissions:
Filmmakers must hold the necessary rights and permissions for their submitted films, including music and third-party content.
By submitting a film, filmmakers grant the festival the right to use clips and images for promotional purposes.

8. Selection Process:
Submitted films will be reviewed and selected by a panel of expert judges.
The decisions of the festival's selection committee are final.

9. Awards and Prizes:
Awards will be presented in next categories:
Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
National competition
Specific prizes and recognition details will be announced on the festival's official website.

10. Screening Rights:
- Selected films will be screened during the festival's scheduled dates and locations.
- Filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival and participate in Q&A sessions with the audience.

11. Public Screening and Distribution:
- Filmmakers retain the rights to their films for distribution purposes beyond the festival.

12. Code of Conduct:
- All participants, including filmmakers, attendees, and festival staff, are expected to adhere to a code of conduct that promotes a respectful and inclusive environment.

13. Updates and Announcements:
- Filmmakers and festival attendees should regularly check the festival's official website and social media channels for updates, announcements, and additional guidelines.

14. Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirements.

These rules and terms are subject to change, and it is advisable for filmmakers to review the official festival website for the most up-to-date information and guidelines before submitting their documentaries to "Come on, doc!."