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The early deadline for 2027 FACTory project applications is coming up this Sunday 1 November 2026 at 23:59 AEDT.
If you have a market-ready documentary or series project with global appeal in development, don’t miss your chance to present it to a world-class line-up of Australian and international broadcasters, streamers, sales agents, funders, festivals, and distributors at AIDC 2027.
Up to 15 projects with strong market potential will be selected to pitch to international and local decision makers across three strands: Central Showcase, New Talent Showcase and Rough Cut Showcase.
If you miss this weekend’s deadline, you’ll have one more chance to apply by 8 November 2026 (with late fee).
Start your application and learn more about this year’s project assessors, pitch mentors, and international pitch prizes on the AIDC website’s FACTory page. The FACTory is proudly presented by @screennsw
Image: 2026 FACTory Central Showcase | Photo by @will.hamiltoncoates
Meet the Advisory Committee helping shape AIDC 2027 - our 40th Anniversary edition in Sydney! 🎬
Ten industry leaders from across Australia and the world, bringing expertise in broadcasting, festivals, creative practice, archives, First Nations storytelling, technology and more.
International
🌟 Basil Tsiokos (Sundance Film Festival, USA)
🌟 Denise Barren (@whickerawards, UK)
🌟 Stephanie Jenkins (@archivalproducersalliance, USA)
🌟 Mandy Chang (Undeniable Productions / @docfilmcouncil, UK)
🌟 Janine Thomas (BBC Storyville, UK)
Australian
🌟 Camilla Mazzaferro (@_songbirdstudios_)
🌟 Darren Dale (@blackfellafilms)
🌟 Joseph Nizeti (Independent)
🌟 Dr Naomi Koh Belic (Umami Media)
🌟 Prash Naik (Creators Counsel / Doc Society)
📍 Art Gallery of NSW | State Library of NSW | Botanic Gardens of Sydney
📅 8–11 March 2027
Learn more about the committee members on link in bio! 🎟️
AIDC 2027 is presented by Principal Partner @screennsw Presenting Partner @screenaustralia & Major Partners @abcaustralia & @sbs_australia
Pitch mentors revealed - and more prizes added for The FACTory International Pitching Forum at AIDC 2027! 🎬🏆
(Plus, a reminder, the early deadline is almost here: Sunday 1 November.)
The mentors:
⭐ Mandy Chang (Undeniable / @docfilmcouncil, UK)
⭐ Denise Barren (@whickerawards, UK)
⭐ Eric Nyari (Cineric Creative, Japan/USA)
⭐ Doel Trivedy (Riverbank Studios / @greenstoriespitch, India)
Prizes now confirmed from:
🏆 Doc Edge (New Zealand)
🏆 Hot Docs (Canada)
🏆 Visions du Réel (Switzerland)
🏆 Docs by the Sea (Indonesia)
🏆 DMZ Docs Industry (South Korea)
🏆 Sheffield DocFest (UK)
Have a doc/factual project in development with international appeal? Apply now across three showcase strands: Central, New Talent & Rough Cut.
Presented by @screennsw | Art Gallery of NSW | 8–11 March 2027
⏰ Early deadline: 23:59 AEDT Sunday 1 November
Late deadline: 8 November (additional fee)
Link in bio to apply - don’t leave it too late! 🔗
🏆 Entries are now open for the 2027 AIDC Awards, recognising the exceptional talent and expertise of Australian documentary and factual creators.
Seven categories: Features, Doc Series, Factual Series, Doc/Factual Single, Shorts, Audio, and Digital.
⏱️ Deadline for entries: 22 Nov (or 25 Nov with late fee).
See aidc.com.au for eligibility and submission guidelines.
Our genuine thanks to everyone who submitted an AIDC 2027 expression of interest (EOI) as part of the recent call-out.
We were humbled to receive a record number of more than 80 EOIs, featuring an incredible array of session, speaker and project ideas.
Excitement levels are clearly high for AIDC 2027 in Sydney, and we can’t wait to dive into the submissions as we build the next conference program. THANK YOU.
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