Building on seven previous editions, Doc Accelerator is centred on collaborative group work within carefully curated international cohorts, fostering peer-to-peer exchange and long-term professional growth. (The article continues below - Commercial information)For the 2026 edition, CIRCLE will select ten documentary projects led by women and gender-expansive filmmakers. Applications are open from 20 January to 20 February 2026, with the results to be announced in April 2026. Since its launch in 2018, CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator has supported more than 115 women-identifying filmmakers from over 50 countries worldwide. CIRCLE Women Doc Accelerator is co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA and held under the patronage of Eurimages.