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Al Jazeera invites filmmakers in Asia to submit proposals for our Observational Documentary Workshop in partnership with the Asian Network of Documentary (AND).

Al Jazeera is looking for documentary filmmakers from Asia who can tell empowering personal stories that will inspire and illuminate a global audience. They want you to give voice to the big issues and the changes taking place in Asia today. Your stories could be about economic equity, artistic expression, love and family, social justice, housing and land, migration, environment, health or education. These types of themes are to be explored through personal stories that resonate internationally.

Asian Network of Documentary (AND) supports independent documentary filmmakers across the Asia region. AND is managed under the Asian Cinema Fund (ACF) of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and has supported nearly 100 documentaries since its launch in 2006.

Al Jazeera aims to commission observational documentaries that reach beyond the headlines and bring their audience a street level view of global events. This open call is for filmmakers in Asia to apply for their workshop with proposals that will be considered for commissioning.