In the top position of the film art pyramid, documentary films play an vitally important role among all the artistic forms. In the West there is often considered as the origin of the film, the documentary has the tradition of screening in cinemas. And various international documentary festivals also have a long history and the platform of commercial or non-commercial exchange and distribution is more numerous and wider.

The cultural maturity of a country, in addition to unique identity, should more reflect well on understanding and absorption of the essence, characteristics and form from other kinds of culture. Foreign excellent documentary films have rich subjects, various styles and thought-provoking meaning but also bring people a great artistic enjoyment, which is the all-round, multi-angle and important method to catch the core and soul of foreign culture.

IDOCS International Documentary Forum Beijing is trying to build a wonderful platform of cultural exchange in China and to share the essence of human civilization and culture with our compatriots.

We make it clear that the IDOCS International Documentary Forum Beijing is a non-profit public benefit activity. All the fees will be obtained by funding or sponsorship, and all funds received will be announced to sponsors after be audited by professional audit unit.

Preparation period of the Forum is half an year and total budget is 680 thousand yuan. Our principle of financial operation is economical and practical.

Hope you can join us, and any individual or organization public-spirited is welcome! Each one of us contribute our force, resource or funds to achieve this event!