Film projects can now be submitted for European Work in Progress (EWIP) 2026. The call for entries is open until 14 August 2026. EWIP will take place from 28–30 September 2026 as part of FILMFEST HAMBURG INDUSTRY DAYS. Now in its second year in Hamburg, the programme will showcase up to 25 European fiction, documentary and animated film projects that are nearing completion or currently in post-production.

The industry platform connects filmmakers with international sales agents, distributors, festival representatives and other film industry professionals. In addition to pitching sessions, EWIP offers numerous networking opportunities as well as cash awards and service vouchers with a total value of approximately 100,000 euros.

Sponsors and partners of EWIP 2026 include The Post Republic, K13 Studios, Gruvi and Wayfilm. The successful collaboration with the “Northern Stars – Hamburg Film Partners” will also continue, bringing together Loft Tonstudios, Zeigermann_Audio, Optical Arts and Zeitkostüm.

EWIP is organised in cooperation with FILMFEST HAMBURG and MOIN Film Fund Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, with the support of Creative Europe MEDIA.