Foresight Innovative Hub

25/09/2025

Professional Film Editing Workshop

14/09/2025

Call for Documentary Film Projects for 'Sunny Side of the Doc 2026' Delegation
Bangladeshi filmmakers only

Bisubo Art Organization, in association with Alliance Française Chittagong, Dhaka DocLab, and Foresight Innovative Hub under the PICC Project, invites submission to documentary filmmakers for exciting opportunity.
Four selected documentary film directors/producers will have the opportunity to participate in Sunny Side of the Doc 2026 (La Rochelle, France June 22–25, 2026), one of the world’s leading international markets for documentary and factual storytelling.
Submission deadline: October 30, 2025.

Categories:
We invite submissions from Bangladeshi director / producer, both emerging and established, with projects across all factual genres. Projects may be in:
• Category 1 – Development/Production Stage: early research, concept, or initial production.
• Category 2 – Post Production/Work-in-Progress/Rough Cut: advanced stage projects with a rough cut or work-in-progress version.

Selection Process:
• 15 projects will be shortlisted (10 from Category 1 and 5 from Category 2).
• 4 projects will be selected for intensive mentoring (3 from Category 1 and 1 from Category 2).
• Primary judging: November 20, 2025.
• Final announcement: Chattogram International Documentary Film Festival – CIDFF 2026 (January 2026).

Benefits of Selection:
• Accreditation as part of the Bangladeshi Delegation to Sunny Side of the Doc 2026.
• Residency & mentorship: 4-day residency in Chattogram with preparatory sessions.
• Access to pitching forums, networking events, and international buyers.
• From each project, one member (director or producer) can physically join to the pitching session at La Rochelle, France; covering visa fees, air tickets, accommodation, food, local transport and sunny side entry fees.

Project Submission Rules:
Submit the following materials (in English):
• Project title, format, and development stage.
• Synopsis (Max. 500 words).
• Director’s note and Producer’s note.
• Short bio with headshot of director and producer.
• Project timeline, Project Still.
• Teaser/Trailer/Clip/Visual materials [Development 3 minutes (if available), Rough Cut 10 min (mandatory)]
• Contact Details of the Director and producer (Phone Number with active WhatsApp, Email and Present Address)
• Teaser/Clip/Visual material will be acceptable with the following particulars only:
File format – MP4, Aspect Ratio – 16:9, Resolution – 720*1080 or 1920*1080.
Submission link: https://forms.gle/Td86KeXzGXpkJ9o29

Terms and Conditions:
• The Organizer reserves the right to change the Contest period at any time without written notice.
• The Organizer reserves the rights to terminate the Contest at any time without prior notice.
• Once selected, projects cannot be withdrawn. Only selected participants will be notified.
• Applicants are responsible for clearing all rights, permissions and resolve any third-party claims.
• The Organizer reserves the right to change, amend, delete or add to these Contest Terms and Conditions without prior notice at any time. Participants agree to be bound to any such changes.
• The Organizer’s decision shall be final and binding. No correspondence shall be entertained.
For more query, please contact via sms in WhatsApp: +88 01819 516117

30/08/2025

Film Screening & Masterclass with
LAURA BRIAND

Dates: 12–13 September 2025 (4pm to 7pm)
Venue: Alliance Française Chittagong
Organized by: Bisubo Art Organization
Supported by: Institut français, Alliance Française Chittagong
Partners: Dhaka DocLab, Foresight Innovative Hub, CIDFF

We are thrilled to welcome Laura Briand, award-winning French producer and CEO of Altastella Studio, known for producing internationally acclaimed documentaries and fiction films selected at Cannes, Venice, and other prestigious festivals. With over two decades of experience and a strong network in European co-productions, Laura will share her expertise in a rare two-day event combining film, conversation, and hands-on learning.
Day 1 — Friday, 12 September 2025 (4pm to 7pm)
Film Screening - PAMFIR, 2022, 1h 47m
& Discussion with Laura Briand
Open for all

Day 2 — Saturday, 13 September 2025 (4pm to 7pm)
For registered participants only.
For registration please send your full name, mobile number & profession to: [email protected]

Masterclass:
Producing for Independent Filmmakers & Accessing the International Co-Production Market

- The Producer’s Role in Independent Cinema — Balancing creativity, budgets, and market demands.
- From Local Story to Global Audience — Transforming culturally rooted stories into globally resonant projects.
Tea break
- Building International Co-Productions — Finding partners, navigating funding, and pitching internationally.
- Case Studies from Laura’s Career
- Q&A

Film Screening & Masterclass with
LAURA BRIAND

Dates: 12–13 September 2025 (4pm to 7pm)
Venue: Alliance Française Chittagong
Organized by: Bisubo Art Organization
Supported by: Institut français, Alliance Française Chittagong
Partners: Dhaka DocLab, Foresight Innovative Hub, CIDFF

We are thrilled to welcome Laura Briand, award-winning French producer and CEO of Altastella Studio, known for producing internationally acclaimed documentaries and fiction films selected at Cannes, Venice, and other prestigious festivals. With over two decades of experience and a strong network in European co-productions, Laura will share her expertise in a rare two-day event combining film, conversation, and hands-on learning.

Day 1 — Friday, 12 September 2025 (4pm to 7pm)
Film Screening - PAMFIR, 2022, 1h 47m
& Discussion with Laura Briand
Open for all

Day 2 — Saturday, 13 September 2025 (4pm to 7pm)
For registered participants only.
For registration please send your full name, mobile number & profession to: [email protected]

Masterclass:
Producing for Independent Filmmakers & Accessing the International Co-Production Market

- The Producer’s Role in Independent Cinema — Balancing creativity, budgets, and market demands.
- From Local Story to Global Audience — Transforming culturally rooted stories into globally resonant projects.
Tea break
- Building International Co-Productions — Finding partners, navigating funding, and pitching internationally.
- Case Studies from Laura’s Career
- Q&A

22/07/2025

Video Editing Workshop on
DaVinci Resolve

5-day preliminary workshop of DaVinci Resolve, ideal for beginners or early intermediate users looking to get comfortable with the software’s core capabilities.

Conducted by: Bibek Ranjan Chowdhury

Date: 25-29 July, 2025 (6-8 PM)
Fee: 2000 BDT

More Info: 01711-342989
To register, send 2000 BDT via bKash to 01711-342989 (Personal). Then, WhatsApp your transaction ID and full name to the same number.

Venue: Foresight Innovative Hub
Rahim Mansion (3rd Floor)
1054, O. R. Nizam Road, Suborna R/A
Golpahar, Chattogram, Bangladesh.

08/07/2025

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Alliance Française de Chittagong, French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Mrs. Marie Masdupuy, inaugurated "I: Under Construction," a contemporary art exhibition. Organized by Bisubo Art Organization and supported by Alliance Française Chittagong, the exhibition delve...

08/07/2025

A four-day group art exhibition titled ‘I: Under Construction’ is under way at Alliance Française de Chittagong in the port city...

08/07/2025

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06/07/2025

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06/02/2025

Day One
Chattogram International Documentary Film Festival - CIDFF, 2025

23/01/2025

After the incredible success of our inaugural festival in 2024, we are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of CIDFF! This year, we’re taking our vision to new heights by building a global platform that unites documentary enthusiasts, makers, lovers, producers, and connoisseurs from across the world.

To celebrate the art of documentary filmmaking and foster a community that shares stories, sparks conversations, and inspires change across borders.

We are committed staying true to our values, CIDFF 2025 will remain proudly free from single-use plastics, aligning with global climate concerns.

Join us in Chattogram, where passion for documentaries meets sustainability and storytelling knows no bounds. Let’s connect, collaborate, and celebrate the power of cinema together!

Follow us for updates and be part of this cinematic journey!

Date- 6 to 8, February, 2025
Venue - Alliance Française de Chittagong, 123, K.B.Fazlul Kader Road, Panchlaish R/A, Chittagong, Bangladesh



Bisubo Art Organization | Foresight Innovative Hub

31/12/2024

Wishing you a prosperous and successful New Year filled with joy and achievement.

24/12/2024

Workshop on DOCUMENTARY PRODUCING ESSENTIALS with MEGHNA GUPTA

Organized by : Bisubo Art Organization
Supported by :
Alliance Française de Chittagong
Chattogram International Documentary Film Festival - CIDFF
Foresight Innovative Hub