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π THE FACTORY IS OPEN! π
Applications are NOW OPEN for the 11th edition of The FACTory International Pitching Forum β AIDC`s centrepiece showcase for documentary and factual projects - held during AIDC 2026 (2-5 March) at The Edge, @fed.square & @acmionline in Melbourne/Naarm, and proudly presented by @wearevicscreen
β¨ What`s waiting for you:
- Pitch to world-class international commissioners, streamers & distributors
- 3 showcase strands: Central, New Talent & Rough Cut
- Expert mentoring & pitch training
- One-on-one meetings with key decision makers
Since 2016, we`ve supported 132 projects including Walkley Award winner Delikado, AACTA winner Mozart`s Sister, and festival hits Spreadsheet Champions & Iron Winter.
Your untold story could be next! π¬
Deadlines: π
Regular: 5 November 2025 π
Late: 9 November 2025
Ready to pitch to the people who can take your project to new heights?
Link in bio to apply! β¬οΈ
#TheFactory2026 #AIDC2026 #DocumentaryPitching #FactualContent #FilmFunding #Documentary #PitchingForum #AustralianFilm #InternationalFilm #Filmmakers #Producers #Melbourne #VicScreen
Photos of The FACTory 2025 by @kellimorris_photo and @maxroux__
π¬ CALLING ALL DOC MAKERS! AIDC 2026 EOIs are OPEN and we want YOUR ideas!
Got a session concept? Dream speaker? Want to present? Even rough ideas welcome β¨
We`re especially after ideas around:
π± Industry sustainability
π₯ Bold project showcases
π° Innovative financing pathways
π First Nations storytelling
π Tech & craft breakthroughs
Last year`s EOI process gave us standout sessions like "A Vision for the Future of Documentary" [pictured] - your idea could be next!
β° Deadline: 12 Oct π Link in bio
#AIDC2026 #Documentary #CallForIdeas #DocCommunity #FactualStorytelling #InnovativeIdeas #GetInvolved
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π¨ EARLY BIRD ALERT! AIDC 2026 passes are HERE β¨
Australia`s only dedicated documentary & factual conference is back! Save up to 25% but hurry - limited numbers only!
π¬ 4 days of inspiring sessions π€ Networking with industry leaders
π International marketplace π ACMI Melbourne | March 2-5, 2026
Ready to elevate your storytelling? Link in bio π
AIDC is proudly presented by Principal Partner @wearevicscreen, Presenting Partners @acmionline and @screenaustralia, and Major Partners @abcaustralia and @sbs_australia.
#AIDC2026 #documentary #factualstorytelling #earlybird #Melbourne #storytellingcommunity #docmakers #creativeindustry
Would you like to join the team for one of Australiaβs leading not-for-profit organisations for the documentary and factual sector?
AIDC is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Partnerships & Industry Development Manager. π₯π€π
Join us and help AIDC support and elevate nonfiction storytelling and storytellers to create a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable industry ecosystem.
Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025.
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