Submissions
Submit your project to DocsBarcelona Pro 2026
DocsBarcelona Pro opens the call for documentary projects in development, production, and post-production for its 29th edition, taking place from May 9 to 14, 2026, in Barcelona, as part of DocsBarcelona.
The call is open to feature-length and mid-length non-fiction projects. Projects of any nationality are welcome.
Submission period:
· Opening: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
· Closing: Friday, January 30, 2026
To submit your project, you need to create an account on the festival platform Docs&Me.
The DocsBarcelona Pro team will review all submissions and an international committee select the projects that will participate in the festival’s pitch programs, mentoring, and B2B sessions.
Before submitting your project, please consult the rules available for each activity. For any questions, contact us at industry@docsbarcelona.com.
Submissions
Pro
Open until 30 30Europe/Andorra January
Closed
Training
The Campus DocsBarcelona is the annual training program of DocsBarcelona Pro that supports feature-length and documentary series projects in the early stages of development. The program includes two creative residencies with individualized guidance, masterclasses, specialized workshops, and mentoring, all delivered by internationally recognised professionals. The first residency runs alongside the festival.
Pro
Open until 23 23Europe/Andorra February
Closed
Training
Commissioned by DocsBarcelona co-founder and creative consultant Tue Steen Muller, these 80-minute sessions offer tailored feedback on various aspects of your project, with a particular focus on narrative structure and editing. This personalized guidance helps refine your documentary and bring it to its fullest potential.
Pro
Open until 30 30Europe/Andorra January
Closed
Forum
For those at the intersection of reality and technology, the New Tech Pitch allows creators to present innovative projects that integrate new media technologies. This could include VR, AR or XR, but also technologies such as AI, web3 or blockchain, aiming to attract tech-savvy partners interested in reality linked stories.
Pro
Open until 30 30Europe/Andorra January
Closed
Forum
Filmmakers and producers engage in quick, 15-minute meetings with a variety of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce your project, exchange business cards, and establish connections that could lead to potential partnerships.
Pro
Open until 30 30Europe/Andorra January
Training
The Campus DocsBarcelona is the annual training program of DocsBarcelona Pro that supports feature-length and documentary series projects in the early stages of development. The program includes two creative residencies with individualized guidance, masterclasses, specialized workshops, and mentoring, all delivered by internationally recognised professionals. The first residency runs alongside the festival.
Pro
Open until 23 23Europe/Andorra February
Training
Commissioned by DocsBarcelona co-founder and creative consultant Tue Steen Muller, these 80-minute sessions offer tailored feedback on various aspects of your project, with a particular focus on narrative structure and editing. This personalized guidance helps refine your documentary and bring it to its fullest potential.
Pro
Open until 30 30Europe/Andorra January
Forum
For those at the intersection of reality and technology, the New Tech Pitch allows creators to present innovative projects that integrate new media technologies. This could include VR, AR or XR, but also technologies such as AI, web3 or blockchain, aiming to attract tech-savvy partners interested in reality linked stories.
Pro
Open until 30 30Europe/Andorra January
Forum
Filmmakers and producers engage in quick, 15-minute meetings with a variety of industry professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce your project, exchange business cards, and establish connections that could lead to potential partnerships.