June 5, 2025
48 submissions arrived from Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia, bringing forward stories that reflect both originality and a strong personal voice. We are encouraged by the level of interest and the quality of ideas shared with us.
We are thrilled to announce the close of the open call for the Short Film Forum, a new initiative at DokuFest 2025 dedicated to emerging voices in short filmmaking across the Western Balkans.
Selected projects will be invited to take part in a three-day pitching training program, held from August 4 to 6, aimed at helping filmmakers refine their presentations. The program will conclude with a Pitch Day on August 6, where participants will present their projects to a jury of film industry professionals.
The list of selected participants will be announced on DokuFest’s website during the first week of July.
Selected projects will be invited to take part in a three-day pitching training program, held from August 4 to 6, aimed at helping filmmakers refine their presentations. The program will conclude with a Pitch Day on August 6, where participants will present their projects to a jury of film industry professionals.
The Short Film Forum is organized by DokuFest in partnership with film centers of Kosovo, North Macedonia and Albania; Italian Short Film Center, ShorTo Film Market, Documentary Association of Europe, Thessaloniki Film Festival’s AGORA MARKET, Square Eyes, Finnish Broadcaster YLE, The New York Times: Op-Docs. Through a partnership with Scottish Documentary Institute and the 'Breaking Borders' programme, the 2025 Short Film Forum will welcome Scotland as a guest country.
The Short Film Forum is supported through the 'Creative Force' Program, financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Sida, and the Swedish Embassy in Prishtina, along with annual support from the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports of the Republic of Kosovo.
For the full list of the Short Film Forum awards click here
