CPH:FORUM (CPH:DOX Copenhagen Documentary Festival)
CPH:FORUM is the flagship financing and co-production event of CPH:DOX — the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival. Each March, approximately 30 documentary projects are selected for live pitch presentations to international financiers, broadcasters, and distributors. The 2026 edition brought together 101 directors and producers from 23 countries. Alongside IDFA Forum Pitch (Amsterdam, November) and Sheffield DocFest MeetMarket (June), CPH:FORUM completes the trio of the worlds most important documentary financing forums.
Deadline
Annual, March. 2026 edition complete. Submissions for 2027 open autumn 2026.
Cost
Accreditation fee for CPH:DOX industry programme
Format
Documentary only. Projects from early development to late production.
Eligibility
Documentary filmmakers globally. Projects selected by CPH:DOX programming team.
What You Get
Live pitch to international financiers, broadcasters, sales agents. Co-production meetings. Awards and prizes. Access to full CPH:DOX industry programme.
What to Submit
Project submission via CPH:DOX platform when call opens.
Insider Tips
Target all three top doc financing forums: CPH:FORUM (March), Sheffield MeetMarket (June), IDFA Forum Pitch (November). Same universe of European broadcasters and sales agents — three chances per year. An IDFA Bertha Fund or Hot Docs-Blue Ice grant strengthens your application.
Set a reminder for autumn 2026 to watch for CPH:FORUM 2027 submissions opening.
Verify dates and eligibility on the official website before applying.
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