Documentary Resource Initiative

DocedgeKolkata 26 presents Mind for Stories at on 7th March 2026, 5.30 PM onwards.

Join our mentors Alejandro Valdes-Rochin (USA) and Salomé Jashi (Georgia) for a session on how to read stories, discuss them, and shape compelling narrative nonfiction while engaging in an exploration of the craft behind finding structure, meaning, and voice in documentary storytelling.

DocedgeKolkata 26| 6 March |
An afternoon of ideas and exchange. From masterclasses and conversations with filmmakers to industry voices engaging with the evolving craft and possibilities of documentary cinema.

Join us for a special presentation by Ken-ichi Imamura, CEO and Producer of Studio IMAKEN LLC and representative of the Japan Prize Foundation, as he shares insights into the foundation’s commitment to recognising excellence in educational media and documentary filmmaking worldwide.

BATTLEFIELD | BORUN THOKCHOM | 86 MINS | INDIA
05 MARCH 2026 | THURSDAY | 5.00 PM | NANDAN III

Battlefield (2025), directed by Borun Thokchom, revisits the Battle of Imphal through rare archival traces and survivor testimonies.

Following one man’s quest to excavate the material remnants of war, the film reflects on memory, nationalism, and the enduring scars left on Manipur’s landscape and its people. Official Selection, Indian Panorama (Non-Feature), 56th International Film Festival of India.

Open to all.

A closer look at the global networks that support independent documentary cinema.

Join us for a special session with Abby Sun (), the Director of Artist Programs and Editor of Documentary Magazine at International Documentary Association (IDA).

Her presentation offers an insight into ’s work in supporting independent documentary filmmakers worldwide from funding and fellowships to advocacy and global networks that sustain the nonfiction community.