Open City Documentary Festival 2027 Call for Entries

About the Open Call

The 17th edition of Open City Documentary Festival takes place in venues across London in April 2027 and will present a diverse programme of international contemporary and retrospective non-fiction film, audio and cross media, as well as filmmaker Q&As, panels, talks and workshops. Open City Documentary Festival seeks to nurture experimentation within the expanded field of non-fiction cinema, from artists’ moving image to documentary, the essay film, audio and cross-media works.

What is Offered

Selected works receive screening fees ranging from £70 to £275 depending on duration and format.

Requirements

Works must be non-fiction, documentary, audio, or cross-media. Early deadline is 2026-09-25, final deadline is 2026-11-27.

How to Apply

Submit via the FilmFreeway link provided: https://filmfreeway.com/OpenCityDocumentaryFestival