This summer, CNEX launches CNEX DOC ACADEMY, a new international professional development program for documentary creators. Bringing together internationally acclaimed directors, editors, and producers, the Academy supports filmmakers in advancing their projects through thematic workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and cross-cultural exchange.
CNEX DOC ACADEMY consists of four programs: Short Docs Lab, Editing Lab, Producers’ Lab, and Storytelling Lab. Open calls will be announced in phases. Participation is free of charge for all programs, and all workshops will be conducted in English.
Producers’ Lab
Producers play a vital role in documentary filmmaking, overseeing project development, production planning, financing strategies, and international collaboration. CNEX Academy – Producers’ Lab invites producers with documentary projects currently in production to participate in an intensive workshop with international mentors and industry professionals.
This year’s lab brings together four internationally recognized producers and industry professionals—Mandy Chang, Bob Moore, Chris Humphrey, and Rachel Wexler. Drawing on their extensive experience across the international documentary landscape, they will work closely with selected teams through one-on-one mentoring and in-depth discussions, helping participants evaluate their projects from a broader perspective and identify new possibilities for future development.
Through close exchanges with mentors, the lab aims to help producers reassess their project strategies, strengthen production planning, and explore opportunities for international collaboration and future distribution.
Selected participants will take part in one-on-one consultations, project discussions, case studies, and panel sessions addressing key aspects of documentary production, including development, financing, and market strategies.
Participation in the workshop is free.
▶ Workshop location: Taipei, Taiwan
Eligibility Requirements
The Producers’ Lab invites submissions from documentary projects from Taiwan that are currently in production. Up to 12 producers will be selected to participate in the workshop.
- The submitted project must be a documentary project and may be at any stage of production.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must have served as a producer or key production member on at least one documentary film.
- As the workshop will be conducted with international mentors, applicants should have sufficient English proficiency to discuss their project proposals.
- If selected, participants are required to attend the full workshop and CCDF event. Applicants who cannot participate in person will lose eligibility.
Application Submission
- Application and participation in the workshop are free. Applications must be submitted online through the application website by 23:59, 20, Aug, 2026.
- Selected participants will be announced on 28, Aug, 2026.
