Documenta Madrid 2026 has opened its call for entries for its International Documentary Film Competition, which is open to non-fiction films from all countries. The call welcomes both emerging and established filmmakers, with no thematic or stylistic restrictions, as long as the works belong to the documentary field.
The application deadline is February 20, 2026. Selected films will be screened as part of the festival’s official program, which will take place from May 26 to May 31, 2026, in Madrid, Spain.
The competition accepts documentary short films and feature-length films, with no minimum or maximum duration, provided that the works are completed. In addition to the competitive section, the festival offers professional meeting spaces and exhibition platforms aimed at fostering international circulation of documentary cinema.
Documenta Madrid is a leading festival in contemporary non-fiction filmmaking, known for its commitment to diverse perspectives, formal innovation, and critical engagement with social and cultural issues.
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The Marché du Film is the world’s leading film market held in Cannes, France, from 12 to 20 May 2026, alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Registration opens on 2 February 2026, with early, normal, and late accreditation periods through April, and onsite registration possible if available.
This is not a competitive call for submissions but a professional industry market open to international participation by active film industry professionals.
There are no genre restrictions; the market includes a wide range of cinema professionals. Accredited participants can attend various programs such as Cannes Docs, Frontières, Goes to Cannes, and Cannes Next, which support networking, pitching, and project showcases.
Accepted formats cover feature films, documentaries, series, and other audiovisual projects, though participation is through professional accreditation rather than direct submission of works.
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MARCHÉ DU FILM - CANNES
It is an international call for fiction films in development that are looking for the best partners to enter production. The projects do not need to have part of the financing covered. The projects should be intended for a direct release on streaming platforms and designed to meet the programming needs of these platforms, which serve as the exclusive or main distribution window.
Additionally, both original projects and those based on pre-existing works, such as literary, theatrical, podcast, or video game adaptations, will be eligible.
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CONECTA - Pitch Direct to Streaming Movies
Pitch Music Series returns with a call for projects of TV series or miniseries with a strong musical component. The call is open to producers from all over the world who are developing a series where music is considered a key and indispensable element for its production.
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CONECTA - Pitch Music Series
Pitch Innova Formats is an international call for creators and producers with entertainment program projects such as reality shows, talent shows, factual programs, game/quiz shows, and more—projects that are disruptive and redefine the way content is created, financed, produced, presented, and consumed.
The call seeks projects that connect with audiences through innovative formulas—unique, more immersive, personalized, and interactive—engaging viewers in ways that break away from traditional models.
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CONECTA - Pitch Innova Formats
