MakeCoProDox Forum is a forum whose main goal is to develop a strategy plan to increase documentary film co-production between the Balkan countries. The Forum welcomes representatives from the regional film centers, international documentary film…
OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS MakeCoProDox Forum 2025
MakeCoProDox Forum is a forum whose main goal is to develop a strategy plan to increase documentary film co-production between the Balkan countries. The Forum welcomes representatives from the regional film centers, international documentary film professionals and 10 projects in different stages of development / production.
Hosted within the 16th MakeDox Creative Documentary Film Festival, the Forum is designed to support filmmakers in advancing their projects through tailored mentorship, pitch training, and industry networking opportunities.
DATES AND PLACE:
25-27 August 2025, Skopje, North Macedonia
WHO CAN APPLY:
We are selecting 10 feature length creative documentary projects that meet the following criteria:
- Projects should be feature length films over 60’ (shorts, series, tv projects are not eligible)
- The project should be in development, early production or late production stage
- The project should be produced, co-produced or shot in the following countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey
- The applicant is a documentary filmmaker with a strong creative vision
- The project must have a producer on board
*Please note that we do not require that the film story is set in the region – as long as the project has a meaningful production connection to the Balkans.
*We welcome both emerging and established filmmakers working in creative, author-driven documentary films.
*Resubmission of projects is possible, however applicants must clearly indicate what has changed since the previous submission in the application form.
*One production company may submit up to two projects maximum.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply by filling out the FORM.
DEADLINE:
June 1st, 2025, 23:00 CEST
WHAT TO EXPECT IF SELECTED:
- Group introduction session (online, late July; exact date tbc)
- Four tailored mentorship sessions (online, early August; exact dates tbc)
*The mentorship sessions will be held by internationally acclaimed professionals.
- Pitching session, one-to-one meetings (Skopje, 25-27 August)
- One-to-one meetings with international industry professionals and funding bodies
- Consultations with industry professionals from Europe
- Meetings with French, Visegrad and Balkan producers
*All sessions will be held in English. Please note that no interpretation services will be provided.
*Participation in the forum is free of charge.
We collaborate closely with the Balkan Film Centers, and we encourage selected participants to reach out to their national funds for travel and accommodation support.
If that is not possible, MakeDox will try to provide partial financial support to help cover the costs.
Lunch will be provided each day during the Forum in Skopje.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Projects will be evaluated by an independent evaluation committee based on artistic quality, production potential, and regional connection.
Selected projects will be notified early July 2025 via email and on the MakeDox website.