The Palestine Film Institute (PFI) is Excited to Announce Submissions for Cannes Docs 2025!

The PFI has officially opened submissions for its eighth annual participation at Cannes Docs during the Marché du Film 2025, scheduled for May 13-21. This initiative serves as a vital platform for Palestinian documentary filmmakers to present their works-in-progress to a global audience of industry leaders, decision-makers, and festival programmers.

Empowering Palestinian Filmmakers

Dedicated to elevating Palestinian documentary films on the world stage, PFI invites filmmakers and producers to submit their projects by the March 1, 2025 deadline. Selected projects will receive strategic coaching from PFI industry consultants in preparation for the Marché du Film.

Exclusive Opportunities Await

An independent international jury will evaluate all submissions. The selected teams will gain accreditation, an attendance stipend, and the opportunity to present their films in a 60-seat screening room at the event. Additionally, these projects will compete for the prestigious Cannes Docs award, which includes a €10,000 cash prize and post-production assistance from industry partners.

How to Apply

To apply, filmmakers must provide essential project details, including:

• Film title and logline
• Synopsis and treatment
• Director’s statement
• Selected scenes and three project stills
• Post-production budget and financial plan
• Director and producer bios, filmographies, and portraits
• Production company portfolio