Call for French projects

NEW NORDIC FILMS 2026:  

CALL FOR FRENCH FEATURE FILM PROJECTS AND FRENCH PRODUCERS INTERESTED IN CO-PRODUCING WITH THE NORDIC COUNTRIES 

The 32nd New Nordic Films takes place 25 – 28 August 2026 during The Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, Norway. This year’s 21st Nordic Co-Production and Finance Market include a special focus on co-production and collaboration between France and the Nordic countries. We are currently looking for French feature film projects with a Nordic connection as well as French producers interested in learning more about the possibilities of co-producing films with the Nordics. 

In cooperation with the Institut Francais de Norvège, the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and the CNC, New Nordic Films 2026 will focus on France. The Nordic Co-Production Market is a pitching forum aimed at producers with film projects in the advanced development stage seeking co-producers and co-financing. It offers a unique opportunity to present film projects to co-producers, film funds, distributors, and international sales agents. The market gathers around 300+ film professionals interested in Nordic films annually.  

Place: Haugesund, Norway 

Date: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026   

Submit your project HERE . Read more about New Nordic Films HERE. 

Deadline: May 28, 2026 

Project criteria   

• Full-length cinema feature, animation or documentary film, suitable for international co-production   

• Production budget: Moderate  

• Completed screenplay in English (preferably)   

• At least 30 % of the budget already covered (preferably)   

• Company must have completed one international co-production (preferably)   

Project Submission   

• Fully completed submission form   

• Short treatment in English   

Eligible applicants   

All Nordic and French production companies are eligible to apply. 

For French film projects selected to the Nordic Co-Production Market, we offer:   

• Travel for producer and director of the film 

• Free accommodation for producer and director during New Nordic Films 

• Complimentary festival and market accreditation 

• Tailor-made one-to-one meetings with sales agents, distributors, and co-producers 

• Social events and gatherings 

For French Film Producers taking part without a project  

For a limited number of French producer delegates, we offer 

• Travel support 

• Free accommodation during New Nordic Films 

• Complimentary festival and market accreditation 

• Tailor-made one-to-one meetings with Producers and Directors 

• Social events and gatherings 

Please apply here if you want to participate in New Nordic Films as a French producer delegate. 

For questions, please contact Program Coordinator Line Halvorsen, by e-mail: line@filmestivalen.no or Head of New Nordic Films Gyda Velvin Myklebust, by e-mail: gyda@kino.no.