After a sold-out screening in 2007, The International Documentary
Challenge returns to Hot Docs in April 2008! Registration for the 3rd
annual Doc Challenge, held March 6-10, 2008, is now open.

The Premise: Filmmakers from around the world have just 5 days to
make a short non-fiction film. Hot Docs Canadian International
Documentary Film Festival, the Presenting Partner, will once again
host the theatrical premiere of the finalists and the awards ceremony
during the Festival. After the premiere of the finalists, showcases
of regionally produced films will be held, including an IDA sponsored
screening in Los Angeles, a SILVERDOCS sponsored screening in
Washington DC, a Big Sky Documentary Film Festival screening in
Montana, a DOC sponsored screening in Toronto, a Northwest Film Forum
sponsored screening in Seattle, a Film Action Oregon sponsored
screening in Portland and many more! Additionally, a Best of DVD will
be released and television distribution will be pursued by a
distribution partner.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Early Registration Deadline: February 11, 2008
Final Registration Deadline: March 5, 2008
Doc Challenge: March 6-10, 2008
Hot Docs Premiere of Finalists: April 2008

Complete details and entry forms can be found online at
www.docchallenge.org

Check out Hot Docs here: www.hotdocs.ca

The Doc Challenge is produced by Doug Whyte of KDHX Community Media
and sponsored by Hot Docs, the International Documentary Association,
the Documentary Organization of Canada, SILVERDOCS, the Big Sky
Documentary Film Festival, Film Action Oregon and the creators of the
48 Hour Film Project.

The International Documentary Challenge.
Real Life. Filmed Real Fast.