“La democracia en juego en Europa” : ARTE.tv & Guardian Documentaries (Offer in Spanish) - Euro-Mediterranean Network of Women Journalists

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7 September 2026

“La democracia en juego en Europa” : ARTE.tv & Guardian Documentaries (Offer in Spanish)

Author:Zeineb Haj Slimane

Guardian Documentaries and arte.tv join forces to support filmmakers with an €11,500 award

Announced at Sheffield DocFest, the initiative invites filmmakers from across Europe to submit proposals for character-driven short documentaries exploring the theme “Democracy at Stake in Europe,” examining the challenges facing democratic societies today. A winning project will receive €11,500 in production funding, as well as editorial and creative support from both organizations and distribution across Guardian and arte.tv platforms. The documentary will also be translated into seven European languages, bringing it to audiences across Europe and beyond.

Together, Guardian Documentaries and arte.tv offer filmmakers the opportunity to reach audiences across Europe and beyond through our trusted editorial platforms and distinctive approaches to storytelling.

DEADLINE: September 14, 2026

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND TO APPLY

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