Docs4Real – Nuovi sguardi sul territorio is a new format born from the collaboration between Bellaria Film Festival – BFF Industry and Biografilm – Bio to B – Industry Days | Doc, with the aim of supporting the growth of new authorial voices in real cinema in Emilia-Romagna. The project pays special attention to young authors and emerging professionals, offering a programme that combines training and mentoring, networking opportunities, and moments of exchange with established professionals, within a fully professional context.
The programme is aimed at authors, directors and associations under 35 with a strong connection to the Emilia-Romagna territory and a desire to give voice to the stories that cross and animate it.
The first edition of Docs4Real – Nuovi sguardi sul territorio was created to promote and support the development of skills and access to the audiovisual cultural industry for young talents, by building a bridge between market practices and the presentation of real cinema projects.
Four projects will be selected, meeting the following requirements:
author/director or applicant under 35;
residence, domicile or other strong connection with Emilia-Romagna;
projects not yet supported by a production company.
Call opening: 28 January 2026
Call deadline: 1 March 2026
Participation is free of charge and subject to selection.
To apply, applicants must complete the online form and submit the required materials as specified in the official call (check the call)
Required materials:
Synopsis and presentation of themes/characters
Director’s statement
Visual or sound materials (optional)
CVs of the creative team members and links to previous works
Any letters of interest from institutions or partners
The four selected projects will be chosen by a joint commission of BFF Industry and Bio to B – Industry Days.
Participation includes both online and in-person activities, such as:
Feedback sessions and pitch preparation (mid-April and late May, online)
Showcase at the Bellaria Film Festival (6–9 May 2026, Bellaria)
Pitch preparation and producers’ round at Bio to B – Industry Days (8 June 2026, Bologna)
Participants will receive festival accreditations, visibility in the official catalogues and dedicated networking opportunities with industry professionals.
For information: docs4real.nuovisguardi@gmail.com
