The Waves Doc Bazaar is a one-stop platform designed to nurture and propel your filmmaking journey. Here’s what awaits you:

Co-Production Market ( Doc CPM) : This dynamic platform connects you with potential collaborators – producers, co-producers and financiers – from across the globe. Pitch your documentary and animation project, explore funding opportunities and forge partnerships that will elevate your documentary or animation film to a global audience. Selected projects will have the chance to shine in an Open Pitch session and dedicated one-on-one meetings.

Viewing Room (VR) : Showcase your completed documentary, short or animation film to a curated audience of registered delegates. This exclusive space serves as a launchpad for securing distribution deals, attracting co-producers, and finding finishing funds for film festival screenings.

Work-In-Progress Lab (WIP) : Is your documentary or animation film in the rough-cut stage? The WIP Lab offers a unique opportunity to receive invaluable feedback and mentorship from industry professionals in a closed-door setting. Refine your project and gain essential insights from experienced filmmakers, editors and international mentors.

Immersive Market : For the very first time, Waves Doc Bazaar introduces the Immersive Market which will serve as a convergence point for immersive content creators, producers, and technology partners. Focused on VR, AR, XR, and interactive experiences, it offers a platform for showcasing innovative projects and fostering collaborations.

After a landmark debut, the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) brings back the Waves Doc Bazaar (formerly known as Doc Film Bazaar) for its second edition alongside the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF). With expanded opportunities and growing global interest, the Bazaar continues to elevate MIFF as South Asia’s foremost destination for documentary and non-feature storytelling

Scheduled for June 15th to June 21st, 2026, in Mumbai, MIFF will host the 2nd edition of Waves Doc Bazaar from June 16th to June 18th. This dedicated space caters specifically to documentaries, animation and short films fostering collaboration and growth within these vibrant mediums.

The Waves Doc Bazaar aspires to be a vibrant and interactive hub, fostering collaboration between established professionals and emerging talents within the documentary film industry. It provides crucial support at various stages of production, ultimately propelling the creation and distribution of powerful documentaries on a global scale.

Waves Doc Bazaar stands poised to empower exceptional storytelling and amplify the voices of documentary filmmakers ensuring their captivating narratives reach the world.

Waves Doc Bazaar is committed to amplifying your voice and bringing your captivating stories to the forefront of international cinema. Gain valuable knowledge about current trends, market demands, distribution strategies, and audience preferences. Our industry experts and experienced filmmakers will provide insightful feedback to help you polish your project and achieve its full potential.

The Waves Doc Bazaar aspires to be a vibrant and interactive hub, fostering collaboration between established professionals and emerging talents within the documentary film industry. It provides crucial support at various stages of production, ultimately propelling the creation and distribution of powerful documentaries on a global scale.

Proposed Timeline for the Co-Production Market