ECAM Forum Announces 2026 Lineup Spanning 16 International Film Projects
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The ECAM Forum will hold its third edition in Madrid in June 2026, featuring 26 film projects in development and post-production from Spain and across the globe. The event includes a €15,000 award for a winning film in post-production and showcases projects from established and emerging filmmakers. The lineup highlights the forum's role as an international platform for film development.
Facts First
- The ECAM Forum returns to Madrid in June 2026 with 26 selected projects
- The 'Last Push' strand awards €15,000 to a winning film in post-production
- Projects span nine countries including Spain, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, and Palestine
- The 'Films to Come' strand includes 16 feature projects in development, selected from 204 submissions
- Previous ECAM Forum alumni have gone on to screen at major festivals including Locarno, Venice, and San Sebastian
What Happened
The ECAM Forum will hold its third edition from June 9-11, 2026, at Madrid’s Matadero. The event features two headline strands: 'Last Push', for 10 films in post-production, and 'Films to Come', for 16 feature projects in development. A total of 204 projects were submitted to Films to Come and 86 projects were submitted to Last Push. The 2026 lineup includes projects from Spain, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, France, Germany, and Palestine.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a film enthusiast, you may discover new voices and stories from around the world before they reach wider audiences. The forum's support for projects in development could lead to a more diverse slate of films reaching cinemas and streaming platforms in the coming years. For those in the film industry, the event represents a networking opportunity and a chance to see emerging talent.
What's Next
The selected projects will be presented at the forum in June 2026. The independent jury will award the €15,000 prize to the producer of the winning film in the Last Push section. The event may serve as a springboard for these projects, as previous ECAM Forum alumni have gone on to screen at major international festivals.