ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2027: Open Call for Audiovisual Projects
ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2027: Open Call for Audiovisual Projects
10 November 2026 – 15 January 2027
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture (ERIAC) opens the call for the third edition of the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck, a curated industry platform for Romani filmmakers and Romani stories in European film.
Over its first two editions, the Pitch Deck has put Romani-led projects in front of producers, funders and festival programmers at major film markets. The 2027 edition takes place in ERIAC’s tenth anniversary year.
Selected projects will appear in the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2027 Catalogue, published in print and online. The catalogue will be launched in Berlin, where ERIAC is headquartered, in February 2027, during the Berlinale and the European Film Market, where ERIAC regularly takes part through the Creative Europe MEDIA stands. After the launch, the catalogue will travel with ERIAC to film markets, festivals and industry events across Europe for the rest of the year.
The catalogue is a working tool for the industry. Producers, public funders, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents and festival programmers use it to find projects written, directed or produced by Romani professionals, or centered on Romani lives.
Purpose of the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck
- To strengthen Roma authorship and control over how Romani stories are told on screen
- To make Romani-led projects visible where funding and distribution decisions are made
- To give Romani filmmakers lasting contact with European industry professionals
- To promote ethical, accountable work on Romani subjects
The Pitch Deck does not provide direct funding. It offers positioning: a curated catalogue that circulates widely, and ERIAC’s advocacy on behalf of the selected projects.
Who can apply
- Romani filmmakers and producers
- Creative teams led or co-led by Romani professionals
- Non-Roma filmmakers and producers working on Romani stories, provided Romani creatives hold real roles in the project and the team demonstrates clear ethical accountability
The Pitch Deck is built on the belief that Romani stories should be shaped by Romani people. For this reason, projects centered on Romani communities are expected to include Roma in key creative or decision-making roles, such as writing, directing, producing or consulting with real influence over the work. Casting Romani actors alone does not meet this requirement unless they also hold a meaningful creative role in shaping the project. Applicants may be based anywhere in the world, as long as the project has a connection to the European film and television landscape.
Eligible projects
- Projects may apply at any stage, whether early or advanced development, packaging, or seeking co-producers, financing, distribution or a festival premiere.
- Eligible formats include fiction and documentary features, short films, animation, experimental and hybrid work, and series. There are no genre restrictions.
What selected projects receive
- A page in the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2027 Catalogue, in print and digital editions
- A public launch in Berlin in February 2027, during the Berlinale and the European Film Market
- Presence at further film markets, festivals and industry events where ERIAC presents the catalogue during 2027
- Promotion through ERIAC’s international network and communication channels
- Introductions to selected industry contacts, matched to each project’s needs
Selection does not guarantee meetings, financing or distribution. ERIAC acts as an advocate for the projects and a connector within the European film industry.
Application process
The submission deadline is 15 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
Applications must be submitted through the official online application form HERE
For questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please contact:
Radu Sticlea, ERIAC Film Liaison
For general enquiries, please contact:
ERIAC Office
+49 (0)30 40 633 733