We are excited to introduce the talented writers, directors, and producers selected for this year’s edition, each committed to crafting compelling feature film projects with strong queer narratives:
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Announcing the Selected Projects for MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025!
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Announcing the Selected Projects for MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025!
February 10, 2025
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Meet the selected projects:
Gillyfish / Ireland, UK, Canada / MHK Productions
- Sarah Sellman, writer, director
- Maya Korn, producer
Devils' Instrument / Germany / Freud & Ecstasy
- Frederik Ehrhardt, writer, producer
- Andreas Kessler, director
No Money No Honey / Taiwan / Flash Forward Entertainment
- BrendanYan-Hao Huang, producer
- Etsen Yen-Ying Chen, writer, director
Thinking David / Czech Republic / Helium Film
- Šimon Holý, writer, director
- Pavla Klimešová, producer
- Jan Syruček, producer
Under the guidance of Group Leader Sullivan Le Postec, participants will engage in comprehensive script and project development. The program includes two intensive workshops:
Workshop 1: March 3–9, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic
Workshop 2: July 2–9, 2025, in Prague and Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, culminating in a project showcase at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Between these sessions, teams will benefit from online consultations to refine their projects further.
Additionally, selected EU projects are eligible to compete for the Eurimages Co-production Development Award, offering €20,000 to one outstanding project during the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival's Eastern Promises Industry Days.
MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025 will run partially alongside the MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2025 program, enhancing networking opportunities and providing access to a diverse array of tutors and industry experts.
Congratulations to the selected teams, and welcome to an inspiring journey of storytelling and collaboration!
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GILLIAN has always believed she would know the identity of her eventual husband based on dreams she has of their future children. But when she meets and falls in love with a woman — a young drifter, ...
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