Final Cut in Venice 2026: Call Opens for the 14th Edition

La Biennale di Venezia has opened the call for the 14th edition of Final Cut in Venice, the industry program supporting films in post-production originating in Africa and several Middle Eastern countries. The initiative will take place between 6 and 8 September 2026 within the Venice Production Bridge of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, scheduled at the Lido di Venezia between 2 and 12 September 2026.

The Venice Production Bridge, co-financed by the European Commission’s MEDIA Fund, represents one of the main industry platforms dedicated to film development and international collaboration during the festival.

Supporting films nearing completion

Launched in 2013, Final Cut in Venice provides concrete support for films approaching completion across Africa, as well as in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen.

During the three-day program, filmmakers will present the selected films-in-progress to producers, distributors, buyers, and festival programmers with industry accreditation. The festival reserves the screenings for professionals and invited participants.

On 8 September, individual meetings between the creative teams and international professionals will take place, creating opportunities for partnerships in co-production, sales, and distribution.

Awards and supporters

The program concludes with several awards supporting the post-production phase of the selected films.

The Festival Director will appoint a jury to award the La Biennale di Venezia Prize, worth €10,000, to the best film in post-production. Partner institutions and companies will support the assignment of additional awards.

These prizes may include services such as colour correction, sound mixing, digital effects, DCP mastering and subtitling.

Supporters of the initiative include M74srl, Cinémathèque Afrique of the Institut Français, El Gouna Film Festival, Festival International du Film d’Amiens, Festival International de Films de Fribourg, Laser Film, MAD Solutions, Mnemonica, Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Oticons, Rai Cinema, Studio A Fabrica, Sub-Ti Ltd, Sub-Ti Access Srl and Titra Film. The program also receives additional support from the Red Sea International Film Festival for the fifth consecutive year.

How to apply

Producers interested in participating must complete the online entry form available on the official website of La Biennale di Venezia and submit the required materials by 9 June 2026.

Over the years, Final Cut in Venice has established itself as a key platform supporting filmmakers from regions with limited access to international financing and distribution networks.