Call for Baltic projects

Baltic Focus

Strengthening Ties Between Baltic & Nordic Cinema

📅 Dates: August 19-22, 2025 | 📍 Location: Haugesund, Norway
🔔 The Call for Projects is NOW OPEN! Deadline: April 30th

What is Baltic Focus?

Baltic Focus at New Nordic Films spotlights the film industries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. This initiative, made in cooperation with the Estonian Film Institute, National Film Centre of Latvia, Lithuanian Film Centre, and New Nordic Films, offers a unique platform for Baltic filmmakers to present their projects, engage with Nordic industry professionals, and unlock new opportunities for co-production.

 "In recent years, the Baltic countries have emerged as a dynamic force in the international film industry, showcasing remarkable growth and a strong global outlook. With Baltic Focus, we aim to create a platform that fosters deeper collaboration and co-productions between the Nordic and Baltic film industries." – Gyda Velvin Myklebust, Head of New Nordic Films.  

What’s in Store?

🎬 Six Baltic Film Projects
The Nordic Co-Production Market (NCPM) will showcase two feature film projects from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

💬 Industry Panel – “How to Co-Produce with the Baltics”
A must-attend discussion on co-production opportunities, funding, and creative partnerships with industry experts.

🤝 Baltic Reception
A networking event for accredited industry delegates to meet, connect, and forge new collaborations.

The goals of Baltic Focus:

- Build a stronger bridge between the Baltic and Nordic film industries.
- Facilitate and increase co-production opportunities.
- Enhance industry knowledge and foster long-term collaborations.

How to Apply? 

Meet the Call for Projects criteria.
📩 Submit Your Project HERE

Eligible Applicants

All Nordic and Baltic production companies are eligible to apply. Film projects connected to the Nordic countries may apply if:
 The story is set in the Nordic countries.
 The producer is explicitly seeking a Nordic co-producer.

What We Offer:

Accommodation – 3 nights for one director and one producer per project.
Travel expenses – Covered from the capital city of each Baltic country to Haugesund.
Festival & market accreditation – Free access to New Nordic Films.
Tailor-made one-to-one meetings – With sales agents, distributors, and co-producers.
Exclusive industry events & gatherings.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Submit your project and be part of the future of Baltic-Nordic film collaborations!

📩 Submit Your Project HERE
Read More About New Nordic Films HERE

For questions, please contact Program Coordinator Line Halvorsen, by email: line@filestivalen.no or Head of New Nordic Films Gyda Velvin Myklebust, Email: gyda@kino.no.