Palestine Film Institute calls for documentary submissions for Cannes Docs 2025
Filmmakers will present their projects to leading industry professionals, competing for a €10,000 prize and post-production assistance.
The Palestine Film Institute (PFI) has opened submissions for its eighth annual participation at Cannes Docs at the Marché du Film 2025, taking place from May 13-21. This initiative provides a platform for Palestinian documentary filmmakers to showcase their works-in-progress to an international audience of industry professionals, decision-makers and festival programmers.
Committed to supporting Palestinian documentary films on the global stage, PFI encourages filmmakers and producers to submit their projects before the March 1, 2025 deadline. Selected projects will benefit from strategic coaching by PFI industry consultants ahead of the Marché du Film.
An independent international jury will review submissions, with the chosen teams receiving accreditation, an attendance stipend, and a chance to present their films in a 60-seat screening room at the event. The selected projects will also compete for the Cannes Docs award, which includes a €10,000 cash prize along with post-production support from industry partners.
To apply, filmmakers must submit key project details, including Film title and logline; Synopsis and treatment; Director's statement; Selected scenes and three project stills; Post-production budget and financial plan; Director and producer bios, filmographies, and portraits; and Production company portfolio.
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