Calling All Documentary Filmmakers: Sandbox Films And CPH:DOX Launching Science Pitch Award — Cash Prize Attached
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Sandbox Films and CPH:DOX — the prestigious documentary film festival in Copenhagen — are teaming up on a new award that will elevate the profile of science-themed storytelling.
The Sandbox Films Science Pitch Prize at CPH:FORUM, announced today, “will be presented to a science documentary project presented at the CPH:FORUM that demonstrates exceptional innovation in the genre, artistic merit, and a commitment to inclusivity,” according to release.
CPH:FORUM is the festival’s “long-standing financing and co-production event dedicated to visually strong creative documentary projects with international potential.” The new prize comes with a $25,000 cash award.
Sandbox Films, a leading production company that occupies the intersection of science and cinema, and CPH:DOX have a long-standing partnership, “united by a shared passion for science documentaries that push creative boundaries,” the release noted. “Both organizations are dedicated to supporting films that explore science in bold, innovative ways, reflecting a mutual love for projects that blend artistic merit with scientific inquiry.
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