Call for projects

The call for projects is now open!

NORDIC CO-PRODUCTION MARKET: CALL FOR PROJECTS 

Deadline 6 May 2026

The Nordic Co-Production Market is a major Nordic financing market presenting forthcoming Nordic feature film projects. It offers a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration among the best of the Nordic and global film industry. 

The Nordic Co-Production Market is aimed at producers with film projects in advanced development stage seeking co-producers, co-financing and/or international sales agents. It offers a unique opportunity to present your project to co-producers, film funds, distributors and international sales agents. The market annually gathers around 350 film professionals interested in Nordic films. 

Time: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

Place: Maritim Hall, Quality Hotel Maritim Haugesund

Pitch of

Pitch of "I`m Going to Change the World" by Fralita Films (Lithuania) at the Nordic Co-Production Market 2025

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Project criteria  

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

• Completed screenplay in English (preferably)  

• Production budget: Moderate  

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

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

Project submission  

• Fully completed submission form  

• Treatment in English  

Eligible applicants  

All Nordic production companies are eligible to apply. Production companies with film projects connected to the Nordic countries can apply if the story is set in the Nordic countries or if the producer is explicitly seeking a Nordic co-producer. This year we also have a special focus on France, making all French producers eligible to apply.  

For filmmakers selected for the Nordic Co-Production Market, we offer:  

  • A unique opportunity to present your projects to industry professionals
  • Tailormade one-on-one meetings with key industry players
  • Accommodation and breakfast for 3 nights at the festival hotel for director and producer 
  • Free festival and market accreditation for director and producer
  • Description of film in the New Nordic Films catalog and website
  • Social events and gatherings
Director Benjamin Ree and producer Ingvil Giske presenting their project

Director Benjamin Ree and producer Ingvil Giske presenting their project "The Greatest Illusion" at the Nordic Co-Production Market 2025

For questions, please get in touch with:

Head of New Nordic Films Gyda Velvin Myklebust (gyda@kino.no) or Program Coordinator Line Halvorsen (line@filmfestivalen.no).

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