Call: The Five Nordics Cannes Docs Showcase
Apply with your documentary project by February 18, 2026.
The Five Nordics is looking for 4–5 creative and cinematic documentary films with international potential, in editing or finalization stage, looking for a festival premiere, a sales agent and more generally for some key international exposure and visibility to participate in docs-in-progress showcase at the Marché du Film.
The Five Nordics Showcase is a 70-minute session presenting 4–5 Nordic documentary films for a selected international industry audience in a 60-seat screening room at the Marché du Film in Cannes. Following the presentations, a networking event will take place, bringing together the filmmakers and the attending experts from the Showcase.
Rules & Regulations for projects applying
- The project must have a grant for production (LOC as a minimum) from one of the film institutes: Danish Film Institute, Finnish Film Foundation, Icelandic Film Centre, Swedish Film Institute or Norwegian Film Institute or a Norwegian regional film centre.
- The project must not have been presented in rough cut stage at any major event previously
- The film team (both main producer and director) must be able to travel to Cannes in May 2026 to be present in person onsite for the Showcase.
Deliveries/Technical Instructions
In addition to the 70-minute Showcase at Cannes Docs in Marché du Film, the showcase will also be available online, in replay. Showcase materials must be prepared by the team and submitted in accordance with the technical specifications and deadlines.
Selection Criteria
- Artistic quality of the project
- International potential
- Track record and experience of the team
The projects are selected by The Five Nordics festival consultants: Suvi Railo (FFF), Elisabeth Aalmo (NFI), Sara Rüster (SFI) Ingibjörg Halldórsdóttir (IFC) and Mira Bach Hansen (DFI). The applicants will be informed of the decision by mid-March.
Participation and Costs
The Five Nordics supports cost of the Showcase. Selected projects can apply for additional travel funding from their national film institute.
Deadline: February 18, 2026