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Are you working on your first or second feature film? This program will take your project to the next level with an intensive development journey focused on creative growth and industry connections. Nine selected film projects (comprising writers, directors, and producers) will have the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops and tailored sessions covering key areas of development:

What the program offers:

• Creative development for script and project.
• Strategic advice on distribution and festival positioning.
• Coaching on presentation skills and promotion.
• Insight into financing, networking, and co-production opportunities.
• Guidance on company development for producers.
  
  

Awards & Opportunities:

• €10,000 Works in Development Award for one selected project.
• €20,000 Eurimages Co-production Development Award.
• Pitching opportunity at Connecting Cottbus.
• Rotterdam Lab / IFFR Pro professional training for one producer.

Key Dates:

• Online Feedback Session: January 2025.
• Workshop 1: March 3–9, 2025, in Prague, Czech Republic.
• Workshop 2 & Project Showcase: July 2–9, 2025, in Prague & Karlovy Vary, in collaboration with the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
• Workshop 3: September 2025, in Pilsen, in collaboration with the Finále Plzeň Festival.
• Company Time Workshop for Producers: November 2025, in Thessaloniki, Greece, in collaboration with Thessaloniki International Film Festival, TIFF Agora, and EAVE (European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs).

This is a unique opportunity to develop your feature film and make lasting connections in the industry. Don’t miss out—submit your application by October 23, 2024!

For more information and to apply, visit the MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2025 page.