The second edition of the Nordic NEST is around the corner! MOIN Film Fund and the Five Nordics, together with the German Federal Film Board (FFA) and the German Producers Alliance, are inviting 40 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 1, 2026, Nordic NEST will take part again during Filmfest Hamburg with a Kick-Off event, featuring a co-creative session, additional industry events and space for exchange – facilitated by Le Groupe Ouest, one of Europe’s leading script development initiatives.
Program Overview (subject to change):
Tuesday, 29th Sept 2026: Arrival, Introduction & Workshop by LGO including co-creative session, Project presentation from 1st edition for the industry & Networking Drinks
Wednesday, 30th Sept 2026: MOINmosa Brunch, International Film Distribution Summit, Group Session, Boat Trip, Network Dinner
Thursday, 1st Oct 2026: Explorer Konferenz incl. presentation of the Nordic NEST participants, Nordic NEST Closing Night
Friday, 2nd Oct 2026: Departure
We are open for up to 40 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, 20 producers from Germany and 20 from the Nordic countries will be selected.
• Hotel accommodation in Hamburg (3 nights: Sept 29 – Oct 2, 2026) and travel costs.*
• Industry accreditation for Filmfest Hamburg
• Participation in the workshop and co-creative session hosted by Nordic NEST and LGO
• Access to the Explorer Konferenz and Presentation by Nordic NEST Participants, the conference that covers independent producing in the near future (Oct 1) and the International Film Distribution Summit, the international platform for independent distribution (Sept 30)
• 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.
Click here to access the application form.
Application deadline: 11.08.2026, 11:59 PM (CET)
The selected producers will be notified by August 24/25, 2026.
Important Note:
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.
The NEST program at MOIN Film Fund is led and coordinated by producer Paulina Toenne:
Paulina Toenne
Head of Nordic NEST
E: toenne@moin-filmfoerderung.de
More information about Nordic NEST can be found here.
