ARTE European Talent Development Award 2026

Winner ARTE Talent Development Award: Lost at Sea by Ejner Benedict Seidelin and produced by Claes Hedlund at Paloma Pictures (Denmark)

Motivation:

The ARTE Talent Development Award goes to an eye-opening and bold project that is strong both in visual and emotional approach.
It has unique access, and strong commitment to both the form and to the people in the story. We were moved by the filmmakers bravery and creative vision. The jury chooses to award Lost at Sea by Ejner Benedict Seidelin and produced by Claes Hedlund at Paloma Pictures, for its engaging take on the dire consequences of global trade.

About the Award:

The partnership includes the ARTE European Talent Development Award. This €10.000 prize will be awarded to one of the 24 projects pitched at Nordisk Panorama Forum in Malmö, between the 20-22 September. The award seeks to recognise films with the most artistic potential that are either in development or production: a stage when access to funding, expertise and international connections can be crucial.

The alliance further reinforces Nordisk Panorama as a bridge between Nordic filmmakers and key international industry players, strengthening its role in giving documentary projects greater visibility, recognition and access to the support they need.