San Sebastián opens applications for European film festival programme

The San Sebastián Festival opens the application phase for its established programme WIP Europa, which offers a platform to young filmmakers. The programme is aimed at European directors and producers who want to present their works in development and receive feedback from industry professionals.

WIP Europa is considered one of the most important emerging talent support programmes on the European film festival calendar. Participating projects are presented to investors, distributors and other decision-makers in the film industry. This creates opportunities for financing, co-productions and international distribution deals.

A springboard for European film talent

The San Sebastián Festival itself ranks among the A-festivals in the international film circuit and stands alongside Venice and Berlin in the European hierarchy. By opening WIP applications, the festival signals its focus on supporting filmmakers in the early production phase. For many European filmmakers, participation in WIP Europa is a springboard to larger projects and international visibility.