DocSalon & Archive Market (12 - 15 Feb 2027)

All documentary activities, complemented by an exclusive meeting point for the documentary industry at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation, just a three-minute walk from Gropius Bau. With your Market Badge you have access to curated talk formats addressing current developments in the documentary landscape, while tailored, pre-scheduled meeting formats such as Meet the Festivals and Consult the Experts provide opportunities to connect and exchange with international guests from across the documentary sector.

For 2027, the European Film Market introduces the EFM Doc Series Pitch, curated with DOK.forum, the industry platform of DOK.fest München, in collaboration with EFM DocSalon and the Berlinale Series Market.

The new initiative is looking for brand-new, internationally oriented documentary series projects at an early stage of development. Up to ten selected projects from around the world will be presented to potential international co-production and funding partners, commissioning editors, broadcasters, streaming platforms and sales agents during the Berlinale Series Market.

The selected projects will benefit from pitching opportunities as well as matchmaking and pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with interested co-producers and financiers. The call is open to all subjects and IPs with strong international potential.

The EFM Doc Series Pitch takes place within the Berlinale Series Market (February 14–16, 2027). Selected projects will also have the opportunity to connect with the wider non-fiction community through EFM DocSalon (February 12–15, 2027).

Applications: August 18 – October 1, 2026
Selection announced: Mid-December 2026
Details of the EFM Doc Series Pitch: Available from mid-January 2027

The initiative is made possible with the support of main partner FFF Bayern.

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EFM highlights archives and archival research with an on-site edition of the Archive Market at Café Connect within the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation. Representatives from leading international footage libraries showcase their collections and invite EFM participants to explore archives and discuss specific projects. Selected archive-related panels and case studies are also featured within the conference programme.

Meeting Formats: Consultations, One-on-Ones & Roundtables

DocSalon & Archive Market Roundtables

Our roundtable formats bring together documentary professionals and experts for an in-depth exchange on current trends, editorial perspectives, and production realities in the documentary sector and from the world of archival filmmaking. Designed as an open discussion, the sessions encourage dialogue, peer-to-peer exchange, and the sharing of practical insights within a moderated group setting.

Friday - Monday, Feb 12-15; Topics and scheduled times vary throughout

Archive Speed Consultations

Internationally acclaimed archive researchers & producers share archival expertise, providing practical advice and guidance.

Only during Archive Market on Monday, Feb 15, 2027

Further Meeting Formats:
Consult the Experts & Meet the Festivals
Our group consultations Consult the Experts facilitate discussions between participants with projects at all stages and key-figures of the value chain, while our Meet the Festivals one-on-ones bring you together with Festival Programmers.

Detailed information and how to register will be listed at the end of January via the EFM Event Schedule.