OPEN CALL FOR BALTIC SEA DOCS 2019
23rd BALTIC SEA FORUM FOR DOCUMENTARIES (Riga, Latvia, September 3 – 7, 2019)
23rd Baltic Sea Forum for Documentaries (Baltic Sea Docs) is looking for talented and daring new documentary projects!
Every year, the Baltic Sea Docs gathers over 100 professional filmmakers from the Baltic Sea region, as well as from Northern, Eastern and Central Europe. Participating in the forum (preparatory workshops, public pitching sessions and seminars) is an invaluable way for filmmakers to find funding for the production of their projects and to further ensure that their films reach a wide audience across Europe and beyond.
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Who can apply |
· Independent production companies from the wider Baltic Sea Region countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Sweden) |
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What kind of projects |
Producers may enter up to 3 feature length projects each. Apart from traditional documentaries the BSD also provides a platform for cross media projects and documentary animations. One project may be sent in for selection up to 3 times. Projects pitched in the previous editions are ineligible. Priority is given to projects having some financial commitment from broadcasters or film institutions. Projects by first time filmmakers are also eligible. |
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Application Deadline |
Sunday, June 9, 2019 |
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Application Documents (must be submitted in English) |
The on-line Application Form, including:· short description of the production company, producer and director (max 150 words each), |
Submit: http://project.balticseadocs.lv/
Guidelines: http://balticseadocs.lv/industry/guidelines-2019/
The forum is held in English and participation is free of charge.
The BSD is organized by the National Film Centre of Latvia. The largest financial support comes from the EU funded Creative Europe Media program.
