Post the phenomenal success of the first four editions of Diorama Film Bazaar, the Fifth Edition shall be a three-day global event in Dubai. DFB invites Location Managers, Tourism Boards, Acquisition and Content Development Executives, Agents, Attorneys, Producers, Directors, Sales Agents, Distributors, OTT Platforms, Television Channels, Festival Directors, Programmers, Financiers, Film Commissioners, Writers, Film Funds, Film Institutes, Studios and all those who provide services to the motion picture and television industry. Diorama Film Bazaar is an international film market focused on promoting international film business.

The DFB shall have the presence of Tourism Boards, acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, OTT platforms, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, film funds, film institutes, studios, the world’s press, and all those who provide services to the motion picture and television industry. The event is supported by the Film Federation of India, the apex body of all film making associations-organizations, MSM Worldwide and the Indian Film Institute.

ABOUT THE BAZAAR

Diorama Pitchfest - Pitch a Film Script or a Film Project to Producers, Studios, Platforms, and Financiers who may fund your next project.

The First Cut - Get access to Distributors, Buyers, Networks, Online Platforms who are looking to buy films.

Exhibitor's Booth - Showcase your Company, Content, Film Commission, Equipment, Services to hundreds of Filmmakers across the globe.

Networking Tables - Book a Dedicated Round Table for 1-1 Meetings, where Market Delegates can explore you and setup meetings.

Story Market - A place to sell Original Story Ideas | Literary Works | Scripts and connect with Producers and Directors

Diorama Sessions - Conferences, Seminars on the commerce of Cinema and other A-V media.

What happens at the Diorama Film Bazaar:

In addition to the pre-scheduled meetings with the selected Projects/Filmmaker, Financiers, Producers, Companies, and film funds, which the registered participants can request before Film Bazaar, they can choose from a variety of program offers.

Orientation Session
Mentoring Sessions
Knowledge Series
Country Session
Quick Matching
Networking Tables

Awards & Prizes

Most Film Friendly Nation/Country/Territory
(Criteria includes locational variety, subsidies, ease of film shooting)
Best Indian State Promoting Film Tourism
Most Film Friendly Indian State
(Presented for consistently facilitating film shoots, financial support and ease of film shooting)
Film Commission of the Year
(Presented to the best performing Film Commission, the criteria being number of shoots handled, financial support, locational variety offered, ease of film shooting)
Film Commissioner of the Year
(Presented to the best performing Film Commissioner, the criteria being number of shoots handled, marketing efforts, creating visibility of the region, ease of film shooting)

Rules & Terms

THE FIRST CUT

Registered participants are required to fill 'Diorama First Cut Form' sent by Diorama Film Bazaar.

1. Eligible Countries: All countries and regions can submit film projects/films
2. Formats: DCPs only
3. Film Type: Feature, Short, Web Series, TV Serial, Documentary Film, Music Videos
4. No submitted materials will be returned to the sender.
5. All films must have been subtitled in the English language.
6. Films should conform to the code of ethics followed at the Film Festivals.
7. Diorama Film Bazaar reserves the right to reject any film without furnishing any reasons.
8. ‘No Minimum Duration Bar’ for films.
9. The film copy should be a DCP of the film subtitled in the English language for dialogues.
10. No film without payment of the requisite fee shall be entertained.
11. Signed Certificate from the Producer that the film does not contain any objectionable, obscene material.
12. Your application must be submitted in English language only.
13. Multiple projects can be submitted.
14. Applications shall be processed only after receipt of application fee.
15. The Diorama Film Bazaar reserves the right to change Terms & Conditions of the programs without prior intimation.
16. Rights of admission reserved with Diorama Film Bazaar.

DIORAMA PITCHFEST

Registered participants are required to fill 'DIORAMA PITCHFEST Form 2024' sent by Diorama Film Bazaar

1. Your application must be submitted in the English language only, regardless of the final language of the film.
2. Signed Certificate from the applicant that he/ she agrees to film’s participation in the Diorama Film Bazaar.
3. Once the project is selected shortlisted participants will be asked to send their scripts (with dialogues, 90 – 100 pages).
4. Once the project is selected, either the Producer or the Director of the project must be available for all five days of the Co-Pro Market.
5. Multiple projects can be submitted, but each project has to be submitted individually. Only one project of either the Director or the Producer will be selected.
6. Applications shall be processed only after receipt of the application fee.
7. The Co-Pro Film Market recognizes only the Director(s) and Producer(s) mentioned in the application form as project representatives who will be allowed to be present at Co-Pro Market, and feature in the catalogue. Any removal or replacement in the team after selection will disqualify the project.
8. The maximum number of representatives per project who can address the webinar/Presentation is limited to two.
9. The information on the application form cannot be edited once submitted.
10. The decision of the Director, Diorama Film Bazaar on the selection of an application will be final and binding.
11. The Diorama Film Bazaar reserves the right to invite a project.
12. The Diorama Film Bazaar reserves the right to change Terms & Conditions of the programs without prior intimation.
13. The applicant has to send the complete Script, Powerpoint/video pitch (in support of the submitted project for presentation) within the one week of notification to Diorama Film Bazaar.
14. Materials required at the time of project Submission:
For Film Projects
- Synopsis (300- 1000 words max.)
- Complete Script of the film
- Treatment of the film – how do you plan to shoot and edit (400 words max.)
- Budget Outline & Financing Plan
- Proof of Funds in hand (Any One the following: Bank Statement, Letter of Intent,
Letter of Commitment from Funding Agencies, Letter of Guarantee)
- Director's Photo (500KB Max)
- Producer's Photo (500KB Max)
- Project Poster in High Quality (If Available)
- Cast-Crew details (Confirmations shall help your case)
For Script Writers
- The Completed Script
- Synopsis (300-500 Words)
- Biodata and a Photograph of the Writer
15. Rights of admission reserved to Diorama Film Bazaar.

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  • AKASH SINGH

    Very Good Film Festival & Market.
    Thanks for selecting my film twice :)

    March 2022
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  • Vaibhav Gattani

    The communication was top notch. Mr.Kunal Srivastava was always there to clear all the queries that I had!
    Few of the masterclass that I attended were v.good and informative!

    December 2021
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