Documentary Experts Meeting & Pitching Sessions - 2025 Autumn Session

The 2025 Autumn sequel of the EBU Documentary Experts meeting/pitching session will take place at The Playing Circle - Atelier de Vijzel (Vijzelstraat 77-3) in Amsterdam on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025 during the International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam (IDFA).

Have a look at the agenda now.

Here is the list of projects to be pitched:

EDS projects: Production pitches

• Tracking the Shadows of Slavery (ZDF/ARTE)

EDS projects: Development pitches

• The Wall (FRANCE TV)

Regular projects pitches - Geopolitical Series

• Shadow Warriors (ARD/RBB/ARTE)
• USA 1960-1980: The Conservative Revolution (ARTE FRANCE)
• Confidential project (VPRO)

Regular projects pitches - Personal Films

• The Nazi Donor Mystery (DR)
• Beyond the Gate (Czech TV)
• It Is What It Is (KAN)
• Hushpuppi (Omroep Zwart)

Regular projects pitches - Crowd Pleasers

• Frost Without Snow and Ice (ARD/WDR)
• It’s a Dog! (RTS)

Regular projects pitches – About the East

• Ekspertiza (VRT)
• Ravine and Tower (Suspilne)
• Confidential project (FRANCE TV)

Regular projects pitches – About Brands

• CCZ (ARTE FRANCE)
• Cocaine: Europe Under the Influence (FRANCE TV)
• Nestlé, A Multinational in Power (ARTE FRANCE)

Attendance Policy

• The Lead Broadcaster is responsible for pitching the project in person.
• Production teams are welcome to attend and take part in the live pitch; however, their in-person presence is not mandatory. If they cannot attend, they may submit a pre-recorded pitch (max. 7 minutes), which must include a trailer.
• Each pitch will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees in the room only. If the production team is not present, the Lead Broadcaster will handle all questions. Any that remain unanswered will be followed up after the session.
• Remote participation is not possible.
• All pitch-related costs must be covered directly by either the Lead Broadcaster or the filmmakers.
• Independent Producers attending in person may only be present during their own pitches (see attached agenda). They are not permitted to join lunches or group discussions, which are reserved for EBU Documentary Group members and broadcasters’ representatives.