DocsBarcelona Opens Call for Documentary Submissions for Its 30th Edition

Doc Around Europe member festival DocsBarcelona has opened its call for documentary submissions for its 30th edition, taking place from 29 April to 9 May 2027.

Celebrating three decades of documentary cinema, DocsBarcelona will once again bring together filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences from around the world for ten days of screenings, discussions and networking opportunities.

The festival is currently accepting submissions for feature-length documentaries until 30 November 2026. The call for short documentaries closed on 28 September.

The anniversary edition will feature a diverse selection of international, Spanish and Catalan documentary films across several competitive and non-competitive sections, alongside special screenings and a major retrospective. The festival has also increased its prize package to almost €25,000, including cash awards, post-production services and equipment rental.

DocsBarcelona Pro: Supporting the Next Generation of Documentary Projects

DocsBarcelona Pro, taking place from 3 to 7 May 2027, will open its call for projects at different stages of development on 20 November 2026, with submissions accepted until 20 January 2027.

As a key meeting point for the documentary industry in Southern Europe, DocsBarcelona Pro offers opportunities for funding, professional development and international networking through initiatives including Public Pitch, Rough Cut Pitch, New Tech Pitch, Speed Meetings and Campus DocsBarcelona.

Key Dates:

• 30 November 2026: Feature-length documentary submission deadline

• 20 November 2026: DocsBarcelona Pro call opens

• 10 December 2026: DocsBarcelona Pro early-bird deadline

• 20 January 2027: DocsBarcelona Pro submission deadline

• 29 April – 9 May 2027: 30th DocsBarcelona

• 3–7 May 2027: DocsBarcelona Pro

For more information, submission guidelines and regulations, visit docsbarcelona.com.