‘A Journey Never Told’ selected for NZ’s Doc Edge Lab

Entertainment Desk :

Bangladeshi documentary titled ‘A Journey Never Told’, directed by Sharmin Doja, has been officially selected for the prestigious Doc Edge Lab in New Zealand, said a press release.

Known for her work as a boom operator and live sound recordist, Sharmin has garnered praise for excelling in a field still largely inaccessible to women in Bangladesh.

With this project, she now aims to bring Bangladeshi cinema to the international stage as a director.

The documentary explores the post-retirement life of an elderly man who, despite living with family, finds himself increasingly isolated.

Inspired by her own father’s experiences, Sharmin portrays how ageing often leads to a quiet emotional distance from loved ones.

“Due to his hearing loss, my father gradually became disconnected from both family and society. That deeply personal experience compelled me to tell this story,” she shared.

Sharmin described the Doc Edge Lab as a vital platform for independent filmmakers around the world, where selected participants pitch their documentary ideas.

Strong concepts may receive support for pre-production, shooting, and post-production costs. Key industry stakeholders from platforms like NHK Japan, New Zealand Film Commission, Screen Australia, Umbrella Entertainment, Australian Documentary Conference, DOK Leipzig, and the Chinese Doc Forum were present during the event.