WEMW’s 17th edition, returning to Trieste from January 17 - 19, will see the new Focus bringing together projects, professionals, ideas and funds from Poland, Belgium, Luxemburg and the Netherlands.
The “2-year mismatched” format, designed to foster cross-border cooperation and maximise the range of co-production and distribution opportunities among the industries in focus, will once again pair a consecutive two year-showcase on an Eastern territory — with the upcoming 2027 edition marking the first year for Poland — with a rotating Western region, bringing Benelux back in the spotlight after its first 2025 Focus.
The 2027 East & West Focus is made possible thanks to the support of the Polish Film Institute, CCA-Film and Audiovisual Center, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Screen Flanders, Film Fund Luxembourg and the Netherlands Film Fund, securing the total participation from these four territories of over 80 film professionals — including producers, talents & decision makers — across all sections of the market.
Calls for submissions for WEMW 2027 will open between late August and early September, renewing a rich programme dedicated to both projects in phase of development and post-production as well as film professionals, featuring WEMW longstanding Co-Production Forum and Works in Progress sections alongside the EAVE Slate programme, a wide selection of Inspirational Labs and the second edition of the Films x Games Connection Hub.
Mark your calendars and check your inbox — we look forward to seeing you in Trieste!
WEMW 2027 is organised by the FVG Audiovisual Fund, in collaboration with the Trieste Film Festival and EAVE, and thanks to the precious and constant support of Creative Europe MEDIA, MIC - Direzione Generale per il Cinema, CEI – Central European Initiative, Catalan Films, Film Center Serbia, CICLIC - Centre-Val de Loire Region and the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The 2027 East & West Focus is made possible thanks to the support of the Polish Film Institute, CCA-Film and Audiovisual Center, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Screen Flanders, Film Fund Luxembourg and the Netherlands Film Fund.
