Who should apply: ESoDoc is intended for professionals who are committed to the goal of social change, who are responsive to the new ways that film is achieving it and who want to develop their own documentary film projects across a 360 degree spectrum. We are looking for documentary filmmakers and producers, NGO and NPO sector professionals with audio-visual experience, and New Media Professionals who want to realize www projects according to the spirit of ESoDoc or collaborate with others.

Selection of participants: We choose 22 participants on the basis of professional achievement, motivation and commitment to social and environmental issues. We favour applicants who come with a genuine project proposal. Our final selection will take into account the need for a homogeneous group, as well as regional and gender balance.

Application materials: Applications must include 5 copies of the following:
– Application form duly completed ? download the application form
– Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages, 3000 characters)
– Motivations (max. 1 page, 1500 characters)
– Samples of previous professional work (max. 1 film/crossmedia-project or other artistic work)
– A proposal for a film/crossmedia-project that you want to develop during ESoDoc training (max. 2 page, plus visual materials if applicable)

All application materials must have applicant’s first name and last name. Your application package must arrive at ZeLIG no later than the application deadline. No other material shall be taken into consideration.

Enrollment fee: The cost per participant is 1.200 Euro (600 Euro for participants from new member states). This covers tuition, room and board but does not include traveling expenses.

Scholarships: Four (4) scholarships  are available. If you want to access scholarship funding, you must provide your latest official tax return together with your application. No other kind of document shall be considered.