The Academy Program
The Academy Program provides documentary screening opportunities to students majoring in filmㆍmediaㆍhumanities, as well as film club members and researchers, through the issuance of Academy Badges.
Recommended titles selected by DMZ Docs programmers serve as a foundation for in-depth documentary discourse, while a range of tailored program events enrich participants’ festival experience.
Launched in 2022, the program has steadily expanded in both scope and scale. In 2025, with approximately 200 participants expected, the Academy Program will mark a significant milestone in deepening awareness and understanding of documentary cinema and the festival itself.
Voyage to the DMZ Docs
Voyage to the DMZ Docs is an immersive workshop where participants explore the entire documentary production process firsthand alongside a mentor. It brings together creators and citizens to collaborate, experiment with new approaches to documentary filmmaking, and vividly showcase the diverse aspects of the festival. The mentor for the first Field Crew is acclaimed documentary director Eung-su Kim.
| Eligibility | Adults aged 18 or older who wish to experience the documentary production process (Maximum 10 participants) |
|---|---|
| Activity Period | September 4, 2025 (Thu) - September 17 (Wed) |
| Benefits | Guest badge for the film festival |
| Online Screening | The completed film will be released on the festival’s official channel |
1st Term DMZ Docs Mentor
| Name | Experience |
|---|---|
| Director Eung-su Kim |
- Scenery Etched with Graffiti(2025) --Essay Section, 17th DMZ Docs - Such a Meeting They Have(2024) - Ockju Journey(2016) - The Past Is a Strange Country(2008) - Time Lasts(1997) |