Awards

#LINK Encuentro Iberoamericano de Cine Documental Award for Best Portuguese Arché Project in the Writing or Development Stage

Participation and accommodation during the encounter

#LINK Encuentro Iberoamericano de Cine Documental is a space designed to foster the production of documentaries in Ibero-America and their regional and international relations. Born as the industry section of FIDBA (Buenos Aires International Documentary Festival), it moves to Madrid for its 15th edition in order to ease the internationalisation of the projects of the participating filmmakers.

School of Arts, Catholic University of Portugal Award – Special Jury Award for Best Arché Project in the Writing or Development Stage

2500€

Founded in 1997, the School of Arts of the Catholic University of Portugal in Porto is a school that crosses graduate and post-graduate education in areas such as film and photography, sound arts and new media art, and heritage and conservation. Artistic research and creation are at the heart of its action, which spreads out into an intense cultural and scientific agenda.

FIDLab Award for Best Portuguese Arché Project in the Writing, Development or Completion (WIP) Stage

Specialised on-line consulting, designed for and focused on the project

FIDLab, the international co-production platform of FIDMarseille, arose from a desire to help jump-start the production of fragile and unusual works.

DAE Talent Development Award for Best Arché Project in the Writing or Development Stage

Tailored mentoring sessions and a free DAE membership for one year

The Documentary Association of Europe acts and advocates for everyone working in documentary storytelling professions from inside and outside of Europe. Members benefit from exclusive deals and partnerships with Europe’s leading markets.

Impronta Award for Best Arché or Invited Country Project in the Writing or Development Stage

4 sessions of strategic consultancy (over the course of one year) with in-depth analysis of the project, including subject, target audience and market potential

Impronta Films is an international media sales company based in London.

DAFilms Award for Best First or Second Arché or Invited Country Project in the Writing, Development or Completion (WIP) Stage

A two year worldwide release on DAFilms.com, distribution, planning, marketing, design and promotion services, and a licensing fee of at least 400€

The VOD platform DAFilms is powered by the network of seven European documentary film festivals, Doc Alliance. Besides year-round programming based on festival partnerships, DAFilms offers a catalogue of more than 4000 titles, including beloved documentary classics, hidden gems and arthouse cinema, and discussions with the worldwide voices of documentary cinema.

Pitch the Doc Award for Best Invited Country Project in the Writing, Development or Completion (WIP) Stage

Tailored expert consultancy, plus an in-depth validation of the project package, and support in building international recognition in international film markets

Pitch the Doc is a market platform focusing on reviewed documentary film projects and dedicated to professionals that connects all parties of the industry. By combining documentary expertise with digital solutions, it strengthens the international recognition of projects.