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Filmmakers and Projects Selected for MIDPOINT Intensive Croatia!

From November 5-8, Zagreb and the Zagreb Film Festival will host the MIDPOINT Intensive Croatia program, a script development workshop for promising short film projects from the region.
This event is organized in collaboration with the Croatian Audiovisual Center and will feature acclaimed script consultant Pavel Marek.

October 30, 2024

The program is designed to provide in-depth support, offering creative feedback to elevate the selected projects' scripts.
Participants will engage in comprehensive consultations, benefiting from tailored guidance to refine their narratives.

Selected Projects for 2024:

CHERRIES
Director: Leon Lucev
Writer: Olja Runjic
Producer: Ana Marija Marinov
FRANCES MCDORMAND
Writer & Director: Lana Baric
Producer: Iva Jurlina
THE PACK
Writer & Director: Sasa Postic
Producer: Lucija Ceskic
THE REPATRIATE
Director: Andrej Korovljev
Writer: Marijana Veljovic

In addition to the intensive workshops, there will be a public masterclass in collaboration with the Zagreb Film Festival, our dear program partner:

Pavel Marek / November 7, 17:00-18:30 / Dokukino KIC
From Shorts to Feature
Many renowned filmmakers started with short films, showcasing an early signature style that often hints at their future thematic focus. In this masterclass, director Pavel Marek will share insights on transitioning from short to feature films, exploring how to maintain a unique creative vision while embracing comprehensive dramatic structures. Attendees will watch several short films and discuss the strategies of sustaining a distinctive artistic voice across different formats.