Transatlantic Rising Stars Film Program 2027

Transatlantic Rising Stars Film Program 2027 Film United StatesDeadline: October 30, 2026 The second edition of this program invites 5 mid-career film directors from the E.U. to spend two weeks in the United States, sharing their work with American audiences and building a practical understanding of the U.S. film industry.Transatlantic Stars is an initiative of the European Union that brings mid-career European talent together with American artists, local communities, and industry professionals to encourage collaboration, exchange, and long-term professional relationships. By fostering dialogue and co-creation across the Atlantic, the program contributes to a more connected transatlantic cultural space and creates new opportunities for artists to develop their practices, expand their networks, and engage with new communities and perspectives.The Transatlantic Rising Stars Film Program brings five mid-career directors from across the European Union to the United States for two focused weeks in late May and early June 2027. The program will provide selected directors with opportunities to screen their films for American audiences, gain insight into the U.S. film industry, and build professional relationships with American filmmakers and industry leaders.ProgramSelected directors will participate in a program combining film screenings, professional development, industry meetings, and conversations with U.S. filmmakers and decision-makers. The program is designed to help participants better understand how the American film industry operates while creating meaningful opportunities for exchange and collaboration across the Atlantic.The program will take place across three distinct settings:The Berkshire International Film Festival, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. At the Berkshire International Film Festival, each director’s film will screen as part of the Transatlantic Stars European Filmmakers Showcase. From June 2 to 5, the cohort will also participate in an intimate retreat featuring Q&As, panels, and conversations with U.S. filmmakers and industry leaders.In Los Angeles, tailored teach-ins will prepare directors for curated meetings with leading studios, streamers, producers, sales companies, and other industry decision-makers. The program will also include a speaking engagement at a major U.S. college.The program will culminate in Washington, D.C., where the participating directors will join artists from the will join artists from the visual arts and music programs for the 2027 EU State of the Arts Night sharing the ideas, relationships, and creative perspectives developed during their time in the United States.The program is designed for mid-career directors who are committed to their artistic practice, open to international collaboration and cultural exchange, and ready to expand their professional networks in the United States. By bringing European filmmakers into direct conversation with American audiences, artists, and industry professionals, the program aims to create meaningful connections and new perspectives across the transatlantic film sector.All selected participants will receive international and domestic airfare, accommodation, visa fees and assistance, meals, core program costs, and on-the-ground support as part of the program.How to ApplyThe application preview will open on Sep 15, 2026. Submissions will open on Oct 12, 2026. The portal will close at 23:59 CET (6:59 PM EDT), or earlier if the application cap of 300 applications is reached.View the full conditions (PDF)LocationUnited StatesMore information EU Delegation to the United States CreditsPresented by the European Union Delegation to the United States in Washington, D.C.