Are you working on an exciting documentary project and looking for the perfect platform to elevate it? Don’t miss your chance to be part of the East Doc Platform (EDP), the largest industry event for documentary filmmakers in Central and Eastern Europe. The 15th edition will take place from March 19-25, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic, and it's the perfect opportunity to present your project, network with key industry players, and gain valuable exposure.
Whether your project is in development, production, post-production, or you have a finished film, the East Doc Platform provides the perfect setting to connect with producers, broadcasters, distributors, and festival programmers from around the world.
Why East Doc Platform?
EDP is the leading co-production, funding, and distribution event for documentary filmmakers from the CEE region. Selected projects will be matched with activities tailored to their stage of completion, including:
- East Doc Forum: A flagship pitching platform for feature-length documentaries and factual series, supported by a five-day training programme and one-on-one meetings with potential co-producers, financiers, and partners.
- East Doc Market: A curated marketplace where projects – whether in development, rough cut, or final form – meet distributors, sales agents, and other decision-makers in tailored one-on-one meetings.
- Czech Docs: Coming Soon...: A special showcase of upcoming Czech documentaries, presented to festival selectors, sales agents, distributors, and the general public.
What projects are we looking for?
We welcome creative documentary projects from Central and Eastern Europe at all stages: development, production, post-production, as well as completed short and feature-length films. International projects thematically connected to the region are also eligible. You can check the list of eligible countries here.
Key dates
November 23, 2025 (extended): Deadline for submissions
January 15, 2026: Successful applicants informed
March 19-25, 2026: East Doc Platform in Prague, Czech Republic
- March 23, 2026: East Doc Market for rough cuts and finished films meetings
- March 24, 2026: East Doc Forum presentations
- March 24-25, 2026: East Doc Market for films in development and Forum meetings
Ready to apply?
Don’t miss your chance to be part of East Doc Platform 2026! Submit your project by November 23, 2025, and connect with the international documentary industry right in the heart of Europe.
APPLY NOW WITH AN UPCOMING PROJECT (DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, POST-PRODUCTION)
APPLY NOW WITH A COMPLETED FILM (ROUGH CUTS, FINISHED FILMS)
For more information, check the Guidelines, or contact Veronika Janatková (Programme Director) at [email protected].
East Doc Platform is organized by the Institute of Documentary Film in association with One World International Human Rights Film Festival.
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