OPEN CALL: SÁMI DOCUMENTARY PRODUCERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN EURODOC 2027

OPEN CALL: EURODOC 2027 – New opportunities for Sámi Producers

Are you developing a documentary? This could be your chance to take your film further, spark fresh ideas and make new connections. ISFI has partnered with EURODOC to offer Sámi producers a place in its international documentary training programme in 2027.

We offer one place for a Sámi producer with a project to follow the full programme in 2027, alongside an Observer place at each of the three workshops. The Observer places can be filled by different producers, you do not need to attend all three workshops to apply.

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Bring a project and apply for the full programme, or join as an Observer to learn, exchange ideas and meet fellow documentary professionals.

Participate with a project

One Sámi producer with a creative documentary project in development will be selected to follow the full programme, including all three residential workshops.

Projects may be in early or advanced development and must have a strong creative vision, international potential and be suitable for international co-production.

Join one or more workshops as an Observer

Sámi producers can also apply to participate without bringing a project to develop. An Observer place is available at each of the three workshops, offering an opportunity to learn about international documentary production and build professional connections.

You can apply to attend one, two or all three workshops as an Observer. The same person does not need to fill the Observer place throughout the year. Please specify in your application which workshop or workshops you wish to attend.

About the programme

EURODOC is an intensive international training programme in creative documentary production, combining residential workshops, individual mentoring and online activities. Its active network includes more than 1,900 documentary professionals from 80 countries.

The 2027 programme is an 8 month program and includes three residential workshops in Europe. All sessions will be in English:

1. With Development as main topic
   From March 7 to 13, 2027 – Reykjavik, Iceland (in partnership with the Icelandic Film Center
2. With Coproduction, Financing & Packaging as main topic
   From June 6 to 12, 2027 – Vilnius, Lithuania (in partnership with the Lithuanian Film Center)
3. Meetings with the Decision-Makers
   From October 3 to 9, 2027 – Budapest, Hungary (in partnership with MADOKE and
   National Film Institute Hungary

Sessions begin on Sunday afternoon and conclude on Friday evening. Participants should plan to stay for almost a full week.

Additionally there will be online sessions during June-July 2027.

How to apply

Producers with a project: Submit your application through EURODOC’s online application platform. See the application guidelines for the required materials.

Observers: Apply by email to contact@eurodoc-net.com, including your CV, company profile and motivation letter. Clearly specify which workshop or workshops you would like to attend, and that you apply the ISFI scholarship.

All applicants seeking ISFI support must state in their motivation letter that they are applying for the ISFI scholarship through the partnership between EURODOC and the International Sámi Film Institute (ISFI).

Application deadline: 23 November 2026

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What does the ISFI scholarship include?

ISFI covers the programme fee at EURODOC. The programme fee includes hotel accommodation and meals at the workshop location, all provided and coordinated by EURODOC. Participants are responsible for booking their own travel to and from each workshop. Participants must apply separately for an ISFI travel grant to cover flights to and from the workshops.

Questions about the ISFI EURODOC scholarship?

Please contact Eva Måsø, Communications consultant, eva(at)isfi.no and Maien Gaup Sandberg, International Coordinator, maien(at)isfi.no.

About EURODOC

EURODOC is an international, selective, 360, intensive training program for documentary producers, boasting a 26-year-long history and community. Internationally staffed, Paris-based and European-funded, EURODOC designs a series of programs for ambitious producers who want to accelerate their careers and coproduce on the international stage, and for professionals in the film industry who want to enhance their knowledge of the documentary ecosystem. EURODOC empowers independent producers and skills them both as creatives, as entrepreneurs, and as decisive players of the cultural diversity within Europe and beyond.

EURODOC trainings aim at improving the creative and financial development of documentary films, at championing innovative and transformative film projects, at strengthening global networks of filmmakers and fostering multicultural and ethical cooperations. Over the years, EURODOChas become an acclaimed label for film production quality on the marketplace, from festivals to theaters, platforms and televisions. Read more here.