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Feature Launch: Supporting First and Second Features

Dedicated to first- and second-time feature film directors and their creative teams, MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2025 is an acclaimed training program designed to help filmmakers refine their stories and navigate the complexities of the film industry. Nine projects in development and three script consultants in training will participate in the yearlong program, which includes multiple workshops and a final showcase at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.

The Prague workshop, running from March 3–9, marks the first step of the journey, focusing on script development, dramaturgy, and industry strategies. Participants will work closely with experienced tutors, developing their scripts while preparing to position their projects within the international market.

Focus Queer: Amplifying Queer Narratives

For filmmakers bringing LGBTQ+ stories to the screen, MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025 offers a unique space for developing projects that reflect diverse queer experiences. Designed for writers, directors, and creative teams, this one-of-a-kind program in Europe supports film and series projects in early development, helping them find their voice and structure their narratives.

This year’s inaugural Prague workshop (March 3–9) will provide participants with tailored mentorship, script consultations, and discussions on queer storytelling, ensuring that their projects reach their fullest potential while staying authentic to the communities they represent.

Open Lecture: Sullivan Le Postec on Queer Storytelling

As part of MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025, the program will also offer an open lecture by acclaimed French screenwriter and director Sullivan Le Postec, creator of Les Engagés (known internationally as Woke), the first-ever LGBT series on French television.

Thursday, March 6 | 🕔 17:00–18:30
[Insert venue]
Free entry | In English, without interpretation

In his lecture, “From Me to We: My Journey as a Queer Storyteller,” Le Postec will share how he transformed personal experiences into groundbreaking television, navigating the challenges of representation, diversity, and responsibility in storytelling. Open to film professionals, students, and anyone interested in queer narratives, this session will offer valuable insights into queer storytelling in today’s media landscape.

If you are based in Prague, be sure to secure your spot at the lecture now by filling out this quick form: https://forms.gle/TRJCJcN8V5pZKpq1A