ZagrebDox Pro 2026: open call for applications to the Slow Pitch training program

ZagrebDox Pro is a five-day program that combines analysis of submitted projects, recommendations and suggestions for their further development. The program includes case studies, group and individual discussions with industry experts, master classes, special film screenings and round tables. Slow Pitch will provide participants with the opportunity to present their projects to a different mentor each day, and the meetings will take place at various locations in Zagreb. The program's uniqueness lies in the personal approach that allows participants to develop their projects in focused discussions with mentors.

Lecturers, experts and guests of the ZagrebDox Pro program are some of the most important European authors, producers and exhibitors. The best project, by the jury's decision, will be provided with one-year online mentoring, while two projects, also by the jury's decision, will be given the opportunity to participate in the residential module of ZagrebDox Pro, in cooperation with the Rab Film Festival in August 2026.

ZagrebDox Pro strives to create an opportunity and help participants:
- through a concentrated, dedicated analysis of projects submitted to this workshop, in collaboration with experienced professionals.
- in choosing project presentation/pitching tools suitable for the project itself, but also for the author team representing the project
- through Masterclass lectures and panels
- in networking
- in designing a promotional project as an important part of its distribution success

WHO CAN APPLY?
Documentary works in various stages of development and production and finalization can be submitted. Projects from Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Italy, Kosovo, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Slovenia and Serbia, which thematically deal with the region and/or projects that require a co-producer from one of these countries, have priority in the selection.

The ZagrebDox Pro regulations are available here.

HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates for the workshop apply by filling out and submitting the application form via the form available at the following link: FORM

Important:
The official language of ZagrebDox Pro is English. All data entered in the application form and supporting materials that you attach to the application form must be in English, all amounts must be expressed in euros, and the trailer/teaser must have English subtitles.

DEADLINE?
The deadline for applying to ZagrebDox Pro is February 16, 2026.
Participation in ZagrebDox Pro programme is free of charge.
Up to 8 projects will be selected for participation. Exceptionally, the organizer may decide to select more than 8 projects.

SCHOLARSHIPS!
Participants coming to the workshop from abroad can apply for a ZagrebDox Pro scholarship that subsidizes accommodation costs during the workshop. The organizer decides on the number of scholarships and the amount of subsidies. Participants cover their own travel costs and organize their own travel to Zagreb.

PARTICIPANTS WITHOUT A PROJECT?
In addition to project teams, ZagrebDox Pro lectures closed to the public can be attended by a maximum of 4 participants without a project. Events open to the public will also be organized as part of the workshop. Participants without projects cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

In order to apply for participation without a project, it is necessary to send an e-mail entitled "Participant without a project" to pro@zagrebdox.net after the publication of the list of projects accepted for the workshop in January. In the message, candidates should provide their full name, e-mail address, phone number and a short CV.

For all questions and additional information, please contact pro@zagrebdox.net.