Transilvania Pitch Stop

REGULAMENT ȘI ÎNSCRIERI - Platforma de co-producții TRANSILVANIA PITCH STOP (TPS) 2026

APPLICATION RULES AND REGULATIONS - Transilvania Pitch Stop (TPS) 2026

The Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) invites filmmakers to submit their 1st or 2nd feature-length fiction projects in development for the 13th edition of the Transilvania Pitch Stop co-production platform, which will be held between June 18–20, 2026 in Cluj-Napoca.

Application deadline: March 23rd, 2026.

Applicants will be informed about the selection results no later than April 15th, 2026.

The director and the producer of the selected projects will be invited to Cluj during the Transilvania International Film Festival to present and publicly pitch their projects to potential partners and financiers, individual meetings and discussions on the selected projects. 

The selection of participants for the program will be carried out with consideration for the principles of gender equality and inclusion, aiming to ensure diverse representation and to create a space that is open to everyone.

Application Process

The application process is conducted online and all materials should be presented in English. In order to submit a project, it is necessary to create an account on the Eventival platform at this link: https://vp.eventival.com/tiff/2026

The application package must include:

  • Application form: project title (original and English version), contact details of the director and producer, logline, synopsis (up to one page), director’s statement, biography and filmography, producer’s biography and filmography, link for director’s previous work samples (e.g vimeo link with password)
    Treatment (maximum 10 pages)
    Financial plan in EUR based on the template provided and proof of secured financing. Documentation of secured financing must be included in the application.
    Production schedule

*A first draft of the script must be available within 5 days of notification of selection.
*The organizers reserve the right to request additional documents in the event of a selection.

For any additional information, please contact: [email protected]

1. Who can apply for the TPS co-production platform?

The program is open to feature-length fiction film projects of 1st and 2nd time filmmakers coming from Romania, Republic of Moldova, Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece, Türkiye, Georgia, the Republic of Cyprus and Albania

The project can be in different stages of development, but a first draft of the script must be available no later than 5 days in case of selection.

A minimum of 20% of the total production budget must be secured at the time of application.

To be eligible, projects must be designed from the outset as a European co-production, both artistically and financially.

2. How does TPS work?

Following the selection process, ten feature-length projects will be selected to participate in TPS.

Once a project is selected, the director and producer are invited for the TIFF Industry Events. Travel and accommodation expenses will be partially or fully covered by the festival depending on the Guest Policies in place for the current edition. Additional details will be provided upon selection.

3. Programme Structure & Participation Requirements

Attending public presentations, one-to-one meetings, and discussions, either online or in person, is mandatory. All selected projects will participate in mandatory online pitch training sessions, starting at the end of May. Five projects will take part in online script consultancy sessions. Attendance is mandatory.

What are one-to-one meetings?

The One-to-One Meeting session is a core part of TPS. To ensure your project is effectively positioned towards decision-makers, you will be asked to review your application material in order to create a TPS Book of projects. The TPS Book of Projects will be sent to our industry guests in advance (producers, sales agents, festival representatives, distributors, etc.). Based on this, they will pre-select the projects they wish to meet. Meetings can also be booked after the pitch, but only by Industry Guests. The duration of each meeting is 15 minutes.

A brief summary of your activities in Cluj:

  • Arrival day – Pitch rehearsal onsite
  • Day 1 – Final Pitch rehearsal, Pitch & One-on-One Meetings
  • Day 2 – Industry Awards Ceremony

All awarded projects are required to include the following credit: “presented in the Transilvania Pitch Stop” together with the official logo, in their ending credits.
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Projects can be in different stages of development. However, a first draft of the script must be available no later than 5 days after selection.

  • The project must be a feature-length fiction film.
  • The director must be a 1st or 2nd time filmmaker.
  • The project must originate from one of the eligible countries.
  • At least 20% of the total budget must be secured.
  • The project must be conceived from the outset as a European co-production, both artistically and financially.

Applicants must demonstrate confirmed financial participation covering at least 20% of the total budget. Proof of secured financing must be included in the application.

  • Attend pitch training sessions.
  • Participate in script consultancy sessions (if selected).
  • Attend all public presentations and one-to-one meetings.
  • Be present onsite during the event in Cluj-Napoca.

Attendance is mandatory.

Travel and accommodation expenses will be partially or fully covered, depending on the Guest Policies applicable to the current edition. Details will be provided upon selection.

Industry guests may include international producers, sales agents, distributors, festival representatives, financiers and other decision-makers. Meetings are pre-scheduled based on the TPS Book of Projects, as well as after the Pitch.

Awarded projects must mention “presented in the Transilvania Pitch Stop” together with the official logo in the end credits of the completed film.

Unfortunately not. All the presentations and meetings are in English. Your grammar doesn't have to be perfect, but you need to talk fluently and have the vocabulary to do so.

Yes, but participants must cover their own expenses. Extra accreditation can be extended for no more than 1 extra participant.

Yes, as long as the team member is pitching and attending the one-to-one meetings.

Unfortunately not. The two participants covered by the festival must be part of the project and are required to pitch.

Yes, you can.