The first Nordic NEST is about to launch! Together with the German Federal Film Board (FFA) and the German Producers Alliance, MOIN Film Fund and the Five Nordics are inviting 60 experienced producers from Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland to the kick-off event in Hamburg
By building a bridge between the Nordic countries and Germany, the program aims to strengthen one of the most essential foundations for co-productions: collaboration between producers.
From September 29 to October 2, 2025, Nordic NEST will launch as part of Filmfest Hamburg, featuring an introduction on the new paradigm of story development, a co-creative session, additional industry events and ample space for exchange – facilitated by Le Groupe Ouest, one of Europe’s leading script development initiatives.
Program Overview:
Monday, 29th Sept 2025: Arrival, Aperitivo and Opening of Industry Days
Tuesday, 30th Sept 2025: Introduction, co-creative session with Le Groupe Ouest, network dinner
Wednesday, 1st Oct 2025: MOIN Reception & International Film Distribution Summit
Thursday, 2nd Oct 2025: Explorer Conference & Departure
We are open for up to 60 experienced producers of feature films or high-end fiction series who:
have produced (as per credit) at least two feature films or TV drama series (including at least one international co-production) that have already been released commercially for cinema, broadcast or streaming
are based in Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Iceland
are interested in co-producing with partners from the Five Nordics and Germany
From the pool of applicants, 30 producers from Germany and 30 from the Nordic countries will be selected.
Hotel accommodation in Hamburg (3 nights: Sept 29 – Oct 2, 2025) and travel costs.*
Industry accreditation for Filmfest Hamburg
Participation in the workshop and masterclass hosted by Nordic NEST
Access to the Explorer Conference, the conference that covers independent producing in the near future (Oct 2) and the International Film Distribution Summit, the international platform for independent distribution (Oct 1)
Attendance at exclusive networking events and receptions during Filmfest Hamburg
* Travel costs are just covered for producers from the Five Nordics. Hotel accommodation is just covered for producers living outside of Hamburg.
More information about Nordic NEST can be found at:
moin-filmfoerderung.de/nordicnest
Participation in the Hamburg kick-off does not automatically guarantee participation in the further stages of the Nordic NEST program. Separate calls will be published for each upcoming phase. Due to limited capacity, participation at the kick-off cannot be guaranteed for all applicants.
