Following this edition, Pustnik will expand into a year-round programme with multiple residencies, with the goal of becoming an active network of peer support for scriptwriters.

A total of 123 applications were received from 49 countries, out of which eight were selected:

Unrooted by Geo Doba, Romania

Levirat by Mikaël Gaudin, France

Soft Power by Adina Istrate, Romania/UK

The Ceremony by Jack King, UK

Explorer by Hilke Rönnfeldt, Germany/Denmark

Change of Heart by Apoorva Satish & Pedro Carneiro, India/Czech Republic/Portugal

Other People by Meedo Taha, Lebanon/USA

Eastshore Wildwest by Joana Vogdt, Germany