What happened
Eurodoc, the training programme for documentary producers, has opened its 2027 call. The how-to-apply section gives the deadline as 23 November 2026 at midnight Central European Time. Sessions are planned in Reykjavík from 7 to 13 March 2027, Vilnius from 6 to 12 June and Budapest from 3 to 9 October; dates and places may change until selection.
The call asks applicants to keep their use of AI tools "reasonable, controlled, and transparent", and says any use of AI on writing, proof-reading, translation or visual generation must be communicated and justified. Responsible use of AI tools is among the topics taught, and webinars cover AI in documentary filmmaking.
Why it matters
A producer who translates a synopsis or generates mood images with AI has to say so and explain why. Tuition is €3,000 for European participants and €1,500 for participants from outside Europe and from MEDIA lower-capacity countries, with residential costs averaging €4,000 for the three sessions and travel extra.
Still open
The call's timeline lists 21 December 2026 as the closing date, which conflicts with the 23 November deadline in the how-to-apply section. The justification rule sits in the list for career development participants, and the call does not say whether it binds project holders too.
For your film
Note every AI tool used on the application and the reason for it before 23 November.
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