Sónar+D, Sónar Istanbul’s platform for creativity and technology, returns with its annual Open Call for the SonarScreen stage!
Taking place on April 10 & 11, as part of the festival’s 10th edition, we invite bold ideas, original projects, and creative minds to join the Sónar universe.
If you have a project you’d like to share, you can apply by responding to the open call and submitting your application by February 6, 2026. All the details for applying can be found below.
What is Sónar+D?
Today, ideas, languages, and tools emerging from new creative communities are leaving a profound impact on the creative industries and the arts, beyond what we can imagine. From technological innovations to business and social change, all industries and sectors are undergoing transformations inspired by creatives’ ability to envision and explore new worlds.
Sónar+D is an international platform that collaborates with professionals, researchers, designers, academics, and artists from various industries to explore how creative minds are transforming our present and imagining new futures.
For professionals and enthusiasts, Sónar+D offers a unique, inspiring, open, and relaxed environment to discover groundbreaking works, find new opportunities, acquire new skills, meet people, and showcase their productions. The day-long event will include talks, workshops, installations, 3D experiences, one-on-one mentoring, community gatherings, and much more.
Open Call Details
Participation Requirements
- Type of Work: Live A.V. Performance
- Duration: Minimum 7 – Maximum 15 minutes
- Venue/Platform: SonarScreen – Zorlu PSM
You can submit a 30-second demo of your work via email to sonard@zorlupsm.com. Applications will be evaluated by the curatorial teams of Sónar Barcelona and Sónar Istanbul.
Important Note: Sónar+D provides basic infrastructure needs, such as electricity, space, tables, chairs, and seating areas, to exhibit your projects. Please ensure that you provide all necessary technical and display equipment required for presenting your project.
We look forward to seeing your creativity come to life!