Building a bridge for K-Documentaries to go global — Collaboration talks with global broadcasters and investors
An investment showcase promoting Korean documentaries’ overseas expansion will be held in conjunction with the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), the world’s largest documentary film festival.
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), and the Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) announced on November 12 that they will host the Korean Documentary Global Investment Showcase during the 38th IDFA, which runs for ten days starting November 13.
Now in its fourth year, the event aims to strengthen the global presence of outstanding Korean documentaries by fostering exchanges with international broadcasters, production companies, and investors. The program will feature investment presentations, networking sessions, and one-on-one business meetings.
This year’s showcase will feature six documentary projects that received the Grand Prize and Excellence Awards at K-DOCS—a public-private joint platform established to support Korean documentaries. The lineup includes Nazare, Nazare, Nazare by Team91, Art Shaman by Media OBS, Homesick co-produced by Filmsona and Tambo Film, Predators: On Cyber Wreckers by Galaxyfied, Human in Climate Crisis by KBS, and Again, August co-produced by DocuPlus and Hazelnut Media.
On November 15, participating filmmakers will present their projects at the K-Pitch Day, attended by representatives from major broadcasters, production companies, investors, and distributors from the United Kingdom, Egypt, Italy, the Netherlands, France, and other countries. The presentations will focus on attracting investment and exploring opportunities for co-production and global collaboration.
The K-DOCS Night networking event will follow on November 17, offering an opportunity for Korean and international industry professionals to connect and discuss potential partnerships. One-on-one tailored investment consultations will continue through November 19. Participants will also take part in the IDFA Forum to exchange insights on global distribution strategies, sales opportunities, and the latest international trends in documentary filmmaking.
Kang Do-sung, Director-General for Broadcasting Media Promotion at the Korea Communications Commission, emphasized the global potential of Korean storytelling, stating, “From Parasite and Squid Game to K-Pop Demon Hunters, Korean content has already gained worldwide recognition. We will continue to actively support promising Korean documentaries so they can establish a strong foothold in the global market.”