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Open Call for Stories 2026

Riverine Motions is seeking authentic, human-centred stories from Bangladesh and beyond. We welcome submissions across fiction, documentary, and hybrid forms. Selected projects receive development support, production funding, and distribution assistance.

Opens January 1, 2026
Deadline December 31, 2026
Themes We're Exploring
Identity & Belonging Migration & Diaspora Climate & Environment Tradition & Modernity Women's Voices

Don't see a theme that fits? You can enter your own theme on the submission form.

Categories
fiction documentary hybrid short-film web-series
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

Read the Submission Guide

Before submitting your story, please read our step-by-step submission guide. It covers everything you need to know — from preparing your materials to understanding our review process.

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What You'll Need

  • A concise logline (maximum 150 words)
  • A personal note on why this story matters (max 200 words)
  • Your synopsis, treatment, or screenplay as a PDF or Word document
  • Accurate contact information (name, email, phone)
  • Portfolio or previous work links (optional)
Story Hunting

What Are Story Hunts?

Story Hunts are our way of discovering extraordinary narratives in ordinary places. We travel across Bangladesh, listening to people, documenting lives, and uncovering stories that deserve to be told on the big screen.

Every story matters. Whether it's a grandmother's folk tale or a young entrepreneur's struggle — each has the power to move audiences.

Every Great Film Starts with a Story

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