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Al Jazeera Documentary Channel announces the opening of submissions for production proposals for the new production cycle. Proposals will be accepted exclusively through this portal between November 23– December 3, 2025 (midnight Doha time). The maximum number of proposals allowed is two for production companies, or one for independent producers.
Priority will be given to the following project categories:
| Strands | Description | Quota |
| Palestine Story | Films focusing on the history, present, heritage, and culture of Palestine. With a focus in this call on Gaza. | 20.00% |
| This is Me | Biographical films about figures from the Arab world, highlighting Arab identity, values, and diversity. | 12.50% |
| Social (Series Only) | Series that follow contemporary Arab stories, addressing social issues related to human identity, gender, class, and daily struggles within society. Priority is given to human-interest stories. | 12.50% |
| Art, Culture, and Travel (Series Only) | Focus on various forms of art, such as Series centered on music, painting, dance, and visual arts, including travel, adventure, and exploration films. Priority in this category is given to travel and adventure films. | 12.50% |
| Ramadan and Hajj | Single films or series celebrating Ramadan from different perspectives. | 12.50% |
| Peoples' Inspirations | Films exploring global cultures, showcasing the richness and diversity of human experiences. | 10.00% |
| Free lens | This category gives Arab filmmakers the freedom to explore the world. It’s an open invitation for our filmmakers to capture the stories that are important to them and share with our audience. With various backgrounds and different experiences, Free Lens filmmakers bring unique voices to the stories they tell. Stories rooted in a love of filmmaking, representing their dreams and aspirations in an effort to enlighten and entertain. By sponsoring talent and working in partnerships with these men and women, we’re giving Arab filmmakers a destination — a place where audiences who love documentary films will always find amazing, inspiring work. | 7.50% |
| Sports | Films and series that cover various types of sports, focusing primarily on Arab sports — their history, teams, figures, and stories. | 7.50% |
| Our Planet | Stories about Earth’s environment, climate change, floods, global warming, and alternative energy, highlighting the people affected by or responding to these challenges. | 2.50% |
| Nature & Environment | Wildlife and nature films within the Arab region, including natural reserves, human efforts to preserve wildlife, and hunting. | 2.50% |
Once each proposal is submitted through the portal, an automated confirmation message with a proposal number will be sent. If the message is not received within 24 hours, please contact us at ajdproposal@aljazeera.net.
After the submission window closes, proposals will be reviewed, and the following will be disqualified:
- Incomplete proposals.
- Proposals exceeding the submission limit.
- Shortlisted and rejected proposals will be informed before December 20th.
- Final approvals will be sent by the end of January 2026.
- It is recommendable to refer to AJD productions catalogue and YouTube Channel in order to avoid submitting topics that have already been addressed.