The Baghdad Film Institute is an Iraqi institute dedicated to training, development, capacity building, and knowledge empowerment in Iraq’s film and media sectors. Focused on advancing the technical and professional skills of filmmakers, it integrates global expertise with local narratives to promote high-quality storytelling, foster industry networks, and empower the creative economy.

Participants:

• Noor Zidane
• Hayder Helo

Leader:

• Mohammed Alghadban

BASQUE. AUDIOVISUAL. is the brand name behind the internationalization of the Basque audiovisual sector, an umbrella designed to promote Basque productions and companies at markets and festivals around the world.

BASQUE. AUDIOVISUAL. encourages the presence of Basque audiovisual industry professionals at international markets while promoting co-productions and the distribution of Basque projects.

Participants:

• Gentzane Osaba, Bide Guztiak AIE
• Nagore Eceiza, El Santo Films
• Tamara Garcia Iglesias, Atekaleun
• Zuriñe Goikoetxea, Doxa Producciones

Leader:

• Ione Feijoo, Basque. Audiovisual.

In collaboration with the BFI, Doc Society is hosting six UK producers / creators working in immersive non-fiction to attend CPH:DOX. The cohort consists of delegates who have worked on or are working towards at least one feature length or immersive documentary as lead producer/creator, and are currently working on projects with the potential for international co-production. They will seek to meet new partners and explore opportunities for collaboration, alongside gaining new insights through the CPH:DOX industry programme.

The BFI Doc Society Fund, as a delegate partner of the BFI, supports and nurtures independent non-fiction film and immersive projects by UK filmmakers, prioritizing cinematic, expansive, director-led storytelling. It facilitates a Features, Short Film, and Research & Development fund alongside a wider talent development programme. Key partners include BBC Films, Creative Scotland, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Screen Scotland, Doc Society’s Climate Story Fund, Field of Vision and Northern Ireland Screen.

Participants:

• Darren Emerson, East City Films Ltd
• Dian Joy, Dian Joy
• Felicity Chen, freelance
• Helen Knowles, Helen Knowles
• Luke Gibbard, No Ghost Limited
• Poulomi Basu, Just Another Production Company

Leader:

• Luke Moody, BFI Doc Society

The Canadian Media Producers Association is Canada’s trade association for independent producers. We represent hundreds of companies engaged in the development, production and distribution of English-language content for TV, feature films and digital channels.

We promote the outstanding content that our members produce, building awareness of the cultural and economic value of our industry.

Participants:

• Baljit Sangra, Viva Mantra Films Inc.
• Ell McEachern, 3 Story Pictures
• Laura O’Grady, Snap Shot Studios
• Mel D’Souza, Silo Entertainment
• Merit Jensen Carr, Merit Motion Pictures
• Michael Grand, Grand Scheme
• Richard Raghoo, Dada Ibis Media
• Walter Forsyth, Gorgeous Mistake Productions

Leaders:

• Liz Shorten, CMPA
• Raila Gutman, CMPA

Catalan Films aims to increase the participation of the Catalan audiovisual industry at international markets and to encourage the co-production and the distribution of Catalan projects. In addition, it also supports films and talent that have been selected to attend international festivals around the world and acts as the industry’s official representative at key festivals and markets.

Participants:

• Alba Lombardia González, Escarlata
• Anarella Martínez, Erika Lust SLU
• Andrés Bartos Amory, Noon Films SLU
• Anna M. Bofarull, KaBoGa Art & Films
• David Bassa Cabanas, 3CAT
• David Delgado, Limmat Films SL
• Èric Motjer, DocsBarcelona
• Johannes Klein, In-Edit Films
• Juan Solera, Jambika Docs
• Justin Webster, Justin Webster Productions
• Maria Colomer Canyelles, DocsBarcelona
• Marieke van den Bersselaar, Polar Star Films
• Montse Pujol Solà, Boogaloo Films
• Rebeca Sánchez, Kepler Mission Films
• Ricard Sales, Lacima Producciones
• Sergio Grobas, Astra Pictures
• Silvia Pairó, 3CAT
• Stephanie von Lukowicz, Lukimedia, SL
• Víctor Cervantes Belmonte, Abacus

Leader:

• Elisabeth Sala Aldabo, Catalan Films

CoPro – The Israeli Content Marketing Foundation has been dedicated to promoting the Israeli film industry worldwide for over 26 years. The NGO organizes the annual documentary CoPro Market in Tel Aviv and runs year-round training programs, including initiatives for students and impact labs. We are proud to attend CPH:DOX with a delegation of our finest filmmakers and producers.

Participants:

• Duki Dror, Zygote Films
• Eyal Datz, Eyal Films
• Gil Sima, Sima Films
• Meital Zvieli, Pardes Productions
• Mika Timor, Silvio Films LLC

Leader:

• Pnina Halfon-Lang, CoPro

dok.at – the Austrian Documentary Film Alliance is bringing a delegation of Austrian documentary film producers to CPH:DOX, including experienced producers who will be presenting new projects as well as young up-and-coming producers looking to expand their international network. Depending on the project, co-producers as well as partners for financing and distribution are sought.

Participants:

• Alexandra Wieser, V-set GmbH
• Eugen Klim, Glitter and Doom Production
• Friedrich Moser, Friedrich Moser Film GmbH
• Karin Berghammer, Berg hammer film
• Matthias Writze, Glitter & Doom Production
• Shirin Hooshmandi, Filmatelier Wien
• Susanne Brandstätter, Susanne Brandstätter Film production
• Victor Kössl, Eutopiafilm

Leaders:

• Claudia Wohlgenannt, Plan C Film production OG
• Peter Drössler, FlairFilm GmbH & Co KG & Golden Girls Film

Estonian Film Institute (EFI) supports minority co-production projects and manages an incentive support scheme Film Estonia, through which film and TV production companies can receive a cash rebate of up to 30% on eligible local production spend. Our delegation constitutes producers who are looking for international co-production and/or sales agents.

Participants:

• Hõbe Ilus, Sui
• Ivo Felt, Allfilm
• Janika Möls, Anthill Films
• Madis Tüür, Münchhausen Film
• Maris Salumet, Three Brothers
• Merili Laur, Tin Can

Leaders:

• Sigrid Saag, Estonian Film Institute
• Viola Salu, Estonian Film Institute

The Finnish delegation features a group of five producers, each with a unique vision and a slate of projects ready to captivate global audiences. Finnish filmmakers are renowned for their bold storytelling, stunning visuals, and commitment to quality.

Projects are looking for co-producers, financing, sales agents, festivals and distribution.

Participants:

• Hannu-Pekka Vitikainen, Zone 2 pictures
• Outi Rousu, Pystymetsä
• Sandra Enkvist, Polygraf
• Tuuli Penttinen-Lampisuo, Poike Productio
• Venla Hellstedt, Dionysos Films

Leaders:

• Anni Asikainen, The Finnish Film Foundation
• Eveliina Kantola, The Finnish Film Foundation

German Documentaries, an initiative of the German Documentary Association AG DOK and German Films, promotes German documentary films abroad, by organizing delegations, screenings and publishing a catalog featuring some 200 new docs every year, which are available for worldwide distribution.

Participants:

• Bernhard von Hülsen, 3BProduction
• Christian Drewing, Eikon Film
• Enzo Maaß, Vincent Productions
• Frauke Schlieckau, Bottega Production
• Nadja Frenz, Vincent Productions
• Tristan Chytroschek, Vincent Productions

Leader:

• Björn Jensen, AG Dok German Documentaries

For the fifth year running, Italy attends CPH:DOX with an official delegation of professionals – producers, sales agents, festival representatives – organized by ITA – Italian Trade Agency, the Governmental agency that supports the business development of Italian companies abroad, in collaboration with Doc/it, the official association of Italian documentary producers and filmmakers.

Participants:

• Alessio Massatani, Cinecittà
• Andrea Morghen, Aurora Vision
• Cecilia Spano, Cinecittà
• Christian Nicoletta, Reassemblage Produzioni Audiovisive
• Enrica Viola, Una Film
• Ettore Paternò Del Toscano, Fremantlemedia Italia
• Federika Ponnetti, Zoom
• Filippo Macelloni, Nanof
• Francesco Bizzarri, Visioni Dal Mondo International Documentary Festival
• Giovanni Pompili, Kino produzioni
• Giulia Campagna, Zalab Film
• Giuseppina Santoro, Popcult
• Juan Pablo Savonitti, Cinai Films
• Massimo Arvat, Zenit Arti Audiovisual
• Pepi Romagnoli, Michelangelo Film
• Raffaele Brunetti, B&B Film
• Riccardo Biadene, Kama Productions
• Simona Garibaldi, Lilium Distribution

Leaders:

• Anna Di Toma, DOC/IT
• Monica Tonus, ITA – Italian Trade Agency – Rome Office
• Alessandra Giacomini, ITA – Italian Trade Agency – Stockholm Office
• Nadia Svaluto Moreolo, ITA – Italian Trade Agency – Stockholm Office
• Valentina Mulas, ITA – Italian Trade Agency – Rome Office

Link to the ITALIAN TRADE AGENCY & DOC/IT (ITALY) Catalogue

The Lithuanian Film Center funds national films, co-productions, and innovative projects, fostering authentic talent. It promotes film education, preserves national film heritage, supports professional training, and conducts industry research. Representing Lithuania internationally, its documentary delegation features talented producers and directors showcasing the nation’s vibrant film scene.

Participants:

• Akvilė Žilionytė, Artišokai
• Dagnė Vildžiūnaitė, Just a moment
• Giedrė Žickytė, Moonmakers
• Ringailė Leščinskienė, Nulinė Kopija
• Rūta Kiaupaitė, Afterschool

Leaders:

• Deimantas Saladžius, Lithuanian Film Centre
• Jana Mikulevič, Lithuanian Film Centre

Documentary filmmaking is vital in Hungary, where independent creators face funding gaps, biased decisions, and political favoritism. Let’s connect and support each other! Connect with MADOKE, the Hungarian Documentary Association—an independent collective advocating for and uniting everyone working in documentary film. Expand your network and discover Hungarian filmmakers and their works!

Participants:

• Bernadett Jobbágy, director-producer
• Timea Huszár, producer
• Zsolt Magyari, director-producer
• Zsuzsa Debre, director

Leader:

• Asia Dér, MADOKE & director-producer
• Peter Becz, MADOKE & director-producer

Organized by the National Film Center of Latvia, the leading state institution of the film industry in the country, the Latvian delegation includes both – producers of the largest studios in the industry with extensive experience of international cooperation and producers of various levels of experience from newer studios and offers exited and promising documentary projects in various stages.

Participants:

• Antra Gaile, Air Productions
• Dārta Vijgrieze, Mistrus Media
• Madara Melberga, Fa Filma
• Marta Šleiere, Sunday Rebel Films
• Uldis Cekulis, VFS Films

Leader:

• Zane Balčus, National Film Center of Latvia

The Netherlands Film Fund is the national cultural fund for the professional, independent film sector in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. It provides financial support for the development, production and distribution of film productions.

Documentary schemes include co-development / production schemes with IDFA Bertha Fund and the Norwegian Film Institute.

Participants:

• Manon Bovenkerk, Near/By film
• Nienke Korthof, Tangerine Tree
• Rosa Duvekot, Mint Film
• Ruud Lenssen, Tangerine Tree

Leader:

• Simone Van den Broek, Netherlands Film Fund

The Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) is the government’s administrative body for film policy and advises the government on film policy.

NFI provides subsidies to Norwegian films, film co-production projects drama series and computer games, and offers grants, courses and talent development schemes to the film industry.

Participants:

• Ageliki Lefkaditou, Arctic Light
• Dag Mykland, Hacienda
• Julie Lunde Lillesäter, Differ Media
• Mari Nilsen Neira, Herstory
• Sara Beate Eira, Screaming Fox Productions

Leaders:

• Helen Prestgard, Norwegian Film Institute
• Rune Tellefsen, Norwegian Film Institute

Screen Scotland + Scottish Documentary Institute Delegation comes to CPH:DOX to connect with audiences and industry. Screen Scotland is the globally renowned national body that drives the development of all aspects of Scotland’s film and TV industry, through funding and strategic support. At the intersection of art and industry, SDI champions the independent documentary field in Scotland and beyond.

Participants:

• Aimara Reques, Aconite Productions
• Clara Harris, Sisyphus Film Production
• Mary Bell, Bofa Productions
• Nadja Lapcevic, Varda Pictures
• Reece Cargan, Randan
• Sonja Henrici, Sonja Henrici Creates

Leaders:

• Dani Carlaw, Screen Scotland
• Flore Cosquer, Scottish Documentary Institute

The Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) has taken on a leadership role to help Québec’s cultural enterprises thrive internationally, promoting the region’s dynamic documentary industry. Following that mission, SODEC is working on building a strong documentary industry in Québec and is proud to support a delegation of producers attending CPH:DOX 2025 Industry activities.

Participants:

• Audrey-Ann Dupuis-Pierre, Portage Films
• Geneviève Gosselin-G, Le Foyer Films
• Isabelle Grignon-Francke, Club Vidéo
• Julie Lapointe, L’équipage
• Léonie Hurtubise, Colonelle Films
• Rosalie Chicoine Perreault, Metafilms
• Serge Desrosiers, Vital Productions

Leader:

• Julie Lapointe, L’équipage

SWISS FILMS, the national agency for the promotion of Swiss films and talents, invites you to meet the Swiss delegation. We partner with Swiss producers and filmmakers to develop international strategies and to establish contacts with festival delegates, sales agents, and distributors. At CPH:DOX, we would like to foster cooperation and networking with international coproduction partners.

Participants:

• Charlotte Rey, Alva Film
• Louis Mataré, Lomotion
• Palmyre Badinier, Lumina Pictures
• Sarah Born, Catpics

Leader:

• Charlotte Ducos, Swiss Films

Led by the Ukrainian Institute in collaboration with the Docudays UA, the Ukrainian delegation presents up to five filmmakers who aim to promote their new projects.

The Ukrainian Institute is a public institution affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Docudays UA is the leading documentary film festival in Ukraine.

IMS supports the Ukrainian delegation.

Participants:

• Eugene Rachkovsky, Tabor
• Kateryna Ptashka, Eleron Pictures
• Kateryna Yahodka, producer
• Regina Maryanovska Davidzon, Real Pictures
• Svitlana Nikolienko, Mir and Co Production

Leader:

• Darya Bassel, Docudays UA
• Iryna Kyporenko, Ukrainian Institute