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Open Call for CineLink Drama 2026

Sarajevo Film Festival and CineLink Industry Days are pleased to announce the Call for Entries for CineLink Drama 2026. The deadline for project submissions is 15 February 2026.

We are seeking TV series projects in the development and financing stages. While projects may still be in early development, applicants must have a creator, producer, and writer attached at the time of submission.

This year, CineLink Drama will be organised alongside Exploring Synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries, a forum launched two years ago to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across creative industries. The forum aims to explore how different creative sectors can complement one another, strengthen cross-industry dialogue, and provide hands-on insights into the development and adaptation processes across disciplines.

WORKSHOP & INDUSTRY PROGRAMME

Selected projects will take part in an onsite development workshop in April 2026, held as part of the Exploring Synergies: Managing Intellectual Property Across Creative Industries forum. During this workshop, participants will collaborate with experienced script editors, work on financing and production strategies, shape marketing approaches, and refine the overall presentation of their projects with leading industry professionals. In addition, participants will join a tailored workshop during CineLink Industry Days in August 2026, culminating in the CineLink Drama Pitch.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN CINELINK DRAMA

• Project Development: Work with renowned script consultants, story editors, and other experts to further develop your project.
• Pitching Opportunity: Present your project to influential regional and European decision-makers, followed by one-on-one meetings.
• Industry Insight: Gain deeper understanding of the TV drama landscape and current market trends.
• International Exposure: Increase your project's visibility in a competitive international environment.
• Awards and Recognition: Compete for prestigious development awards.

CINELINK DRAMA AWARDS

• Croatian Audiovisual Center Drama Award (€15,000)
• TV Drama Vision Pitch Award
• CineLink Female Voices Award (€20,000) — sponsored by the Slovenian Film Centre and UN Women (Cross-section Award for CineLink Co-Production Market & CineLink Drama)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Project Bible
2. Treatment for the entire season
3. Pilot script for the first episode
4. Budget outline
5. Financial plan

Please note: The official language of CineLink Drama is English. All applications and materials must be submitted in English. Submissions not meeting this requirement will not be considered.

The final selection of projects will be announced by the end of April 2026.

To submit your project to CineLink Drama, please click HERE.