The call for new film projects for MIDPOINT Feature Launch and MIDPOINT Shorts 2018 is open and we are looking for the region's strongest and most innovative scripts or treatments within narrative storytelling. Deadline October 16, 2017.
Head of Studies at Feature Launch, Danijel Hocevar, says about the workshop format of the 2018 edition,
"The idea is to support emerging talents to integrate their projects and knowledge into the marketplace by facilitating their experience in international collaboration. – There’s still a strong emphasis on script development consultancy, but in broader terms, we’ve also added the reflection on project development as such, including discussions about financing strategies and pitching skills, as well as packaging, marketing, distribution strategies, and the legal aspects of co-productions."
The upcoming edition has been expanded to become a year-long platform with 2 residential workshops, a project showcase at Karlovy Vary IFF and a networking spotlight at When East Meets West – all selected and presented in collaboration with our great partners.
Who can apply
Teams of writers, directors and producers. The training platform is for emerging talents, meaning 1st and 2nd feature filmmakers.
Dates and venues
1. Feature Launch Workshop 1 @ EASTWEEK – Trieste FF, Italy – January 20 – 26, 2018
2. Feature Launch Workshop 2 @ MIDPOINT – in collaboration with Film Center Serbia – April/May 2018
3. Project Showcase with Industry experts @ KVIFF – in collaboration with Karlovy Vary IFF, Czech Republic – July 2018
4. Feature Launch Spotlight @ WEMW – in collaboration with When East Meets West (during Trieste FF) – January 2019
Apply for MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2018 – deadline October 16, 2017
If you have any questions regarding your application you are very welcome to get in touch with Program Coordinator, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MIDPOINT Shorts 2018
A professional project development program open to creative teams of writers, directors and producers. Within two residential workshops the participants get to develop their script as well as prepare the production and promotional aspects of the projects. The feedback format is based on one-to-one tutoring as well as group feedback.
Dates and venues
WORKSHOP 1 / Feature Launch Workshop 1 @ EASTWEEK / January 20 – 26, 2018 – in collaboration with Trieste FF / Italy
WORKSHOP 2 / Feature Launch Workshop 2 @ MIDPOINT / April/May 2018 – in collaboration with Film Center Serbia
Deadline October 16, 2017 – apply now!
MIDPOINT TV Launch 2018: Extended deadline tomorrow, Sep 22!
The program dedicated to TV drama has postponed its deadline until tomorrow, September 22. If you have any further questions regarding the submission requirements or dates, please contact the Program Coordinator of the program, Katarina Tomkova, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
MIDPOINT Intensive SK
SK stands for Slovakia, and here is the open call for the intensive course which runs from November 7 - 10, 2017. In Czech/Slovak only!
Deadline September 30, 2017 Apply now!
