Baltic Sea Docs Partner Awards

The 2026 Baltic Sea Docs projects will compete for a range of partner awards offering practical support at different stages of a film’s development, production and international circulation.

The ARTE European Talent Development Award provides a €10,000 development grant in exchange for a first-look deal.

Baltic Sea Docs Award offers a consultancy session with an industry expert chosen according to the project’s needs.

BBposthouse Award provides €3,000 in post-production services.

East Doc Platform Award offers one team accreditation and access to one-on-one meetings at the next East Doc Platform.

IDFA and Baltic Sea Docs Collaboration Award provides a Baltic director and producer with accreditation and guidance at the next IDFA.

Movies That Matter Award includes accreditation and two nights’ accommodation at the festival.

Sheffield DocFest Award provides accreditation for a director and producer.

TV3 Group Award, meanwhile, offers a Latvian project publicity support through television and online visibility.