OPEN CALL for Films in Progress
October 12, 2026 @ 8:00 am – January 10, 2027 @ 11:00 pm
Sofia Meetings is looking for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd feature film projects, TV series in development, Projects based on books, and Works in Progress!
The 24th Sofia Meetings will take place from March 17th to 21st, 2027, within the framework of the 31st Sofia International Film Festival (March 11th–21st, 2027).
Sofia Meetings is an event supported by the EA Bulgarian National Film Center, and Sofia Municipality.
It consists of three distinct modules:
Feature Films Pitching – presentation of the director’s first, second, and third feature fiction film projects, seeking co-producers, sales, and distribution.
TV Series Pitching – presentation of TV series projects looking for co-producers.
Works in Progress – a showcase of films at various stages of post-production, presented to festival programmers, sales agents, distributors, exhibitors, and international press.
Sofia Meetings also presents an Industry Programme featuring various events – Industry Talks, Europa Distribution and Europa Cinemas Workshops, a VR/Transmedia Hub showcasing immersive interactive experiences, along with key speakers, panels, presentations, and numerous informal events.
More than 500 industry executives – including producers, distributors, representatives from film markets, sales companies, film funds, TV buyers, and other film professionals from around the world, as well as representatives from key film festivals and directors – come together in Sofia to discover new projects and films.
Find more information about the requirements and how to submit an application at the link below!