DISFF49 – OPEN CALL for DISFF PITCHING LAB

DISFF PITCHING LAB is an intensive workshop for presenting film projects (pitching), designed for directors, screenwriters and producers who wish to strengthen their presentation skills and promote their projects both in the Greek and International market. The Lab takes place during the Drama International Short Film Festival in September 2026.

Participants receive specialized training in pitching techniques, as well as guidance for presenting their film projects efficiently and networking in the framework of a film industry event. The workshop focuses on short fiction films, documentaries, and animation projects. The Festival covers accommodation and meals for all participants.

Upon completing DISFF PITCHING LAB, participants present their film projects to Greek and international industry professionals, such as producers, financiers, distributors, and festival programmers and engage in one-to-one meetings with DISFF’s Short Film Hub professional guests.

Additionally, cash prizes are awarded for at least two (2) of the participating projects.

Deadline for applications: April 20, 2026, 23:59 EET

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Required info/materials

1. Director’s, producers and screenwriter’s contact details (email & phone number)
2. Project Title
3. Logline (max. 40 words)
4. Synopsis (max. 150 words)
5. Screenplay with max. duration 20’ (for fiction projects) or film treatment with max. duration 30’ (for documentaries). The screenplay should be an advanced draft. Animation projects are accepted in both categories.
6. Director’s note (min. 300 words)
7. Genre, duration (approx.), confirmed production country/ies
8. Director’s, producer’s and screenwriter’s CV (max. 150 words each)
9. Financing plan with confirmed and pending funding sources

Additional materials (if available):

1. Audiovisual material in support of the project (i.e. moodboard, teaser, shooting locations, cast etc.)
2. Links from director’s filmography

All materials must be sent in a single PDF file, named as projecttitle_directorlastname. The attachment should not exceed 15MB in size.

The selection of the projects is made with an emphasis on the following:

– Originality and narrative virtues of the script
– Artistic approach
– Feasibility of the project

Terms & Conditions

– Applications are accepted for short film projects with a duration of up to 20 minutes for fiction or 30 minutes for documentaries. Animation projects are accepted in both categories.

– Applicants must have an excellent command of the English language, as the workshop is conducted entirely in English.

– The deadline for submissions is April 20, 2026, at 23:59 EET. Late submissions will not be accepted.

– Applicants are allowed to submit only one proposal. Proposals that have been resubmitted in previous years or different versions of them will not be accepted.

– The Festival covers accommodation costs, and applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

– Applicants must be the holders of the intellectual property rights for the proposal they submit. In case the submitted script is based on an existing source, they must have secured the relevant rights from the rights holder.

– Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

– The names of the participants will be announced by June 2026, on the DISFF website. The Festival may select up to ten (10) projects for participation in the LAB.

– By submitting the application, applicants agree to the use of their names and any promotional material related to their project for publicity purposes.

– The Festival reserves the right to alter the above terms if deemed absolutely necessary for the smooth running of the workshop.

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For more information, please contact the Drama Film Festival Office:

info@dramafilmfestival.gr
Athens Office: +30 210 3300309
Drama Office: +30 25210 47575