KICKSTART YOUR FILM CAREER WITH A LOCAL JOURNALISM FILM

'Doclokaal' offers an experimental classroom for young documentary makers (20-30 years) to produce journalistic documentaries and series for regional and local public broadcasters in different regions in the Netherlands. Under the guidance of an experienced project coach and a cameraman, they create in-depth cross-media documentaries for television and online, supported by longreads or series of articles. Our goal is threefold: strengthening local journalism, addressing social issues and offering a springboard for young talent to a successful career.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

BEGINNING FILMMAKERS

Have you made a film, for example for your graduation, and would you like to reach a large audience with your next film? Then we are looking for you!

RESEARCHERS/JOURNALISTS

Media professionals who have previously worked on documentaries, for example as a researcher or editor, but who have no experience as a director are also welcome to apply.

ARTISTS

Media professionals who have been producing commercial work for years or artistic productions who want to make the step to substantive productions are also welcome.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

REGIONAL ARENA

We are looking for current and urgent social stories with a regional arena that take place in the Haaglanden region or the province of Utrecht and are close to the hearts of the residents.

DEEP LAYER OF RESEARCH

Sharp, in-depth journalistic research is translated into cinematic 50-minute investigative journalism documentaries.

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES

The documentaries show the diverse views on the social theme. By highlighting these perspectives, the viewer can form their own judgement and opinion.

TIMELINE LECTURE autumn 2024

REGISTER FOR PITCHES

T/M 28 JULI 2024

Filmmakers apply with one to three film ideas for stories in the regions.

SELECTION INTERVIEWS

AUGUST 1 TO AUGUST 8, 2024

From the applications, a number of makers are invited for a job interview with the producers. They choose two participants.

PRELIMINARY RESEARCH & PITCH PLAN

8 AUGUSTUS T/M 8 SEPTEMBER 2024

The filmmakers will start with preliminary research and writing a synopsis and director's vision (the pitch plan). This will be presented to regional and local broadcasters.

FINANCING

SEPTEMBER 8 T/M JANUARY 1, 2025

After the final adjustments to the pitch plan, the producers will apply for project support from local and national (media) funds.

PRODUCTION

JANUARY 1 T/M OCTOBER 1,

The maker will start researching (3 months), shooting (3 months) and editing (3 months) his/her/their documentary, under the guidance of the producers and project coach.

BROADCAST & PREMIERE

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2025

The documentaries will be broadcast and published by the broadcaster and the project will conclude with festive premieres in The Hague and Utrecht.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

Julian Klop

Producer
julian@dochuis.nl

Whosje Kuijpers

Project coach & editor
debora@dochuis.nl

THEY WENT BEFORE YOU

Behind the Lens

21-year-old Jitse de Graaf is making a 4-part documentary series for RTV Utrecht about the threatening press safety of news photographers in the province of Utrecht. His challenge: finding photographers who dare to share their story and portraying the vulnerable experiences of the characters.

Read more about this project

SIGN UP

DO THE CHECKLIST

Do you meet all the points on this list?

  • You have 1 or more ideas for a social audio or video documentary (series).
  • You have (just) completed your media training or you have at least one year of relevant experience in the media or video sector.
  • You have made audiovisual productions before, e.g. a short documentary for school or corporate videos.
  • You are 20 to 30 years old and write and speak Dutch fluently.
  • You are available at least 3 days a week during the shooting period and 2 days a week during the installation period.
  • You are registered as a freelancer with the Chamber of Commerce or are open to this.
  • You agree to market-conform rates for creators, based on your experience.


If you don't tick all the boxes, feel free to sign up anyway. If you don't fit into the open call, you will always receive useful tips to realize your plan (elsewhere)!

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