Representing 14 of the 20 eligible countries, the participants were chosen from a competitive pool of 632 applicants, with Greece, Romania, and Türkiye contributing the highest number of applicants
The 2026 edition welcomes six promising producers who will take part in a curated programme of professional development, strategic mentoring, and peer exchange
The selection brings a balanced range of perspectives across generational and gender lines, spanning diverse cultural contexts from the Balkans to Madagascar and North Korea
Eligible for submission are rights holders of feature and documentary films, as well as high-end television series (including drama series and sitcoms)
We invite filmmakers from Southeast Europe, Ukraine, North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia to submit their fiction and documentary projects by May 15, 2026
