TPS is renowned for its commitment to discovering and nurturing film projects from Romania and its neighbouring countries, particularly those in the Black Sea region. This year's selection continues this tradition, with a strong emphasis on fostering cross-border cooperation and European co-productions. Eligible countries include Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Hungary, Moldova, Serbia, Turkey, and Ukraine.
Since its inception, TPS has facilitated the development of over 100 projects, many of which have gone on to receive accolades and screenings at major international film festivals.
A highlight of this year's TPS is the involvement of esteemed professionals who will offer personalized guidance to the participating filmmakers. Five of the selected projects will receive tailored script consulting from script editor and film consultant Christian Routh. In addition, all participating projects will benefit from the expertise of Agathe Berman, a renowned pitching consultant and film producer, who will provide coaching to ensure that each pitch is compelling and well-received by potential partners and financiers.
The 10 feature projects selected are:
1. Divorce Room (Hungary)
Directed by: Otto Banovits
Produced by Anna Sípos, Veronika Gál (Stranger Films)
2. Winemaker’s Daughter (Moldova)
Directed by: Ivan Naniev
Produced by Sergiu Scobioala (Shepherd Company)
3. Die, please (Romania)
Directed by: Ioana Mischie
Produced by Andra MacMasters (STUDIOSET)
4. A flower is not a flower (Romania, Latvia)
Directed by: Cristian Pascariu
Produced by Adriana Răcășan (Point Film), Antra Gaile & Liga Gaisa (Air Productions)
5. Grained (Romania)
Directed by: Mihai Dragolea
Produced by Velvet Moraru (ICON Production)
6. Kid Hazard (Romania)
Directed by: Răzvan Marinescu
Produced by Irina Enea (Baking Films)
7. Termites Have Wings Of Approximately The Same Length (Serbia)
Directed by: Svetislav Dragomirović
Produced by Nevena Savić (Cinnamon Films), Svetislav Dragomirović (Gray Tree Film)
8. Dancing Angels (Turkey)
Directed by: Ferit Kilic
Produced by Diloy Gülün; Beste Yamalioglu (Karma Films)
9. My Happy Family (Turkey)
Directed by: Alkim Ozmen (Meraklı Hayalperver)
10. Curtain (Ukraine)
Directed by: Valeria Sochyvets
Produced by Inna Lastochkina (Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema)
