ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2026 – Open Call for Audiovisual Projects
The European Roma Institute for Arts and Culture announces the second edition of the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck, a curated industry platform dedicated to advancing Romani filmmakers and Romani narratives within the European audiovisual landscape.
Building on the first edition, the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck continues to create structural pathways between Romani storytellers and key decision-makers across Europe’s film industry.
Selected projects will be featured in the official ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2026 Catalogue, published in both digital and in-print formats. The catalogue will be officially released at the Marché du Film – Cannes Film Festival, May 2026 and will subsequently travel to major film markets, festivals, and industry platforms across Europe throughout the year.
Conceived as a professional industry resource, the catalogue serves as a reference tool for producers, public funders, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, and festival programmers seeking to engage with strong Romani-led and Romani-centered projects.
Purpose of the ERIAC Film Pitch Deck
The ERIAC Film Pitch Deck aims to:
- Strengthen Roma authorship and agency in audiovisual storytelling
- Increase the structural visibility of Romani-led projects
- Create sustained access to European industry stakeholders
- Encourage ethical and accountable approaches to Romani narratives
The initiative does not provide direct financial support. Its purpose is strategic positioning, professional advocacy, and international industry exposure through a curated and widely circulated catalogue.
Who Can Apply
The Open Call welcomes submissions from:
- Romani filmmakers and producers
- Creative teams led or co-led by Romani professionals
- Non-Roma filmmakers and producers developing projects centered on Romani narratives, provided there is meaningful collaboration with Romani creatives and clear ethical accountability
Projects engaging with Romani communities without Roma participation in key creative or decision-making roles will not be considered. Applicants may be based in Europe or internationally. Projects should demonstrate relevance to the European audiovisual ecosystem.
Eligible Projects
Projects may be submitted at any stage of development, including:
- Early development
- Advanced development
- Packaging phase
- Seeking co-production
- Seeking financing
- Seeking distribution or festival positioning
Eligible formats include feature fiction, documentary, short film, animation, experimental and hybrid works, as well as series projects. There are no genre restrictions.
What Selected Projects Receive
Selected projects will:
- Be included in the official ERIAC Film Pitch Deck 2026 Catalogue in both digital and print editions
- Be launched at the Marché du Film – Cannes 2026
- Travel to key film markets, festivals, and professional platforms across Europe
- Be promoted within ERIAC’s international professional network
- Be strategically introduced to selected industry stakeholders
Inclusion does not guarantee meetings, financing, or distribution. ERIAC acts as a cultural advocate and connector within European industry frameworks.
Application Process
The submission deadline is 15 April 2026, 23:59 CET.
Applications must be submitted via the official online application form available HERE
For questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please contact:
Radu Sticlea (ERIAC Film Liaison)
For general inquiries, please contact:
ERIAC Office
+49(0)30/40633733