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Call for Proposals – November 2026
Al Jazeera Documentary Channel is now accepting production proposals for its upcoming production cycle.
Production companies may submit a maximum of two proposals, while independent filmmakers may submit one proposal only.
All proposals must be submitted exclusively through the submission portal on this website between November 20 and November 30 (by midnight, Doha time / GMT+3).
An automated confirmation message will be dispatched upon successful submission. Applicants who do not receive confirmation within 24 hours are advised to contact: Ajdproposal@aljazeera.net
Production Priorities for 2027
Priority will be given to projects aligning with the following categories, ranked by designated quotas:
| Category / Programming Strand | Description | One-off Films | Series | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|
History & Investigation (Storyline) | Research- and investigation-driven documentary films and series exploring historical events, figures, and artifacts of the Arab and Islamic world. Projects may also explore archaeological evidence and the mysteries of civilisations that have shaped a shared Arab identity, using a visual approach that connects the past with the present. | Required | Required | 17% |
Arts & Culture (A Nation’s Creativity & The Magic of Place) | Documentaries and series celebrating the arts and culture of the Arab world. Projects may highlight the diversity of artistic and cultural heritage, showcase the unique character of place and its connection to human experience, or explore language and heritage, reflecting the richness of the Arab region and the distinctiveness of its identity. | Required | Required | 15% |
| People - Social | Documentaries and series exploring the lives of Arab people and their relationship with society through contemporary real-life stories that examine social challenges and transformations in an engaging way that deepens awareness. | Required | Required | 12% |
Free Lens (Authorial Cinema) | A dedicated space for documentaries that reflect the director’s personal vision, innovative cinematic storytelling and creative experimentation, with a focus on co-productions and festival-oriented films. | Required | N/A | 12% |
Biographies & Portraits (This Is Me) | Biographies of iconic Arab figures in politics, philosophy, literature, and the arts, exploring key moments in their lives through archival records and testimonies to reveal their impact on their society and era. | Required | N/A | 11% |
| Story of Palestine | One-off documentaries centered on Palestine, conveying people’s stories through their own voices and perspectives, exploring memory, archives, heritage and identity beyond conventional news coverage. | Required | N/A | 11% |
| Ramadan & Hajj | Documentary films and series intended for seasonal broadcast during the Ramadan and Hajj seasons. | Required | Required | 8% |
| Adventure / Exploration / Travel | Immersive observational series taking viewers on journeys to explore the customs, traditions, and lifestyles of communities beyond the Arab world, led by an engaging host or explorer. | N/A | Required | 5% |
| People Inspiration | One-off documentaries telling stories from diverse global communities, cultures, and societies, focusing on shared spaces and unique human experiences. | Required | N/A | 5% |
| Nature & Environment | Visually driven projects offering unseen perspectives on the natural landscapes, biodiversity, and wildlife (terrestrial and marine) of the Arab world, while addressing environmental threats such as climate change and water scarcity, keeping human stories at the center. | Required | N/A | 4% |