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Through this partnership, Mastercard—the official payment partner of the Thessaloniki International Film Festival—will fully support Greek filmmakers selected for our MIDPOINT Focus Queer program. This includes covering all travel, accommodation, and participation fees for selected filmmakers.

Supporting Queer Narratives
MIDPOINT Focus Queer is a unique script and project development initiative tailored to filmmakers working on LGBTQI+-themed live-action fiction films in the early stages of development. The program emphasizes creative development, presentation, and promotion skills while offering invaluable networking opportunities.

Moreover, participating projects will be eligible to showcase their work at the prestigious Karlovy Vary International Film Festival as part of the Eastern Promises Industry Days. This includes the Works in Development – Focus Queer showcase, providing exposure to industry leaders and potential funding partners.
Additionally, projects may compete for the coveted €20,000 Eurimages Co-production Development Award. 

Extended Deadline for Applications
Filmmakers now have until November 30, 2024, to submit their projects. We are looking for creative teams of up to three members (writers, directors, or producers) with projects emphasizing LGBTQI+ themes or characters.

Program Highlights & Key Dates

• Workshop 1: March 3-9, 2025, in Prague
• Online Consultations: April-June 2025
• Workshop 2 + Project Presentation: July 2-9, 2025, in Prague and Karlovy Vary

We are honored to have esteemed screenwriter and LGBTQ+ advocate Sullivan Le Postec as the group leader, alongside a team of experienced tutors providing hands-on mentorship.

For more details on eligibility and how to apply, please click here.