Professional script and project development program designed to foster diversity in storytelling and provide crucial support to filmmakers in the realm of queer narratives.
MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025
Features
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Projects
Devil’s Instrument
AKMAR, a 17-year-old recent immigrant to Germany and violin prodigy at the renowned Conservatory of Music in Munich, is preparing for a make-or-break recital that will determine his future. Under ...
Gillyfish
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, ...
No Money No Honey
In southern Taiwan, Filipino caregiver Ricardo (23) exploits his patient Yen (25), who has cerebral palsy, by assisting him with masturbation for extra income. Burdened by family debt and having ...
Thinking David
David, now in his late twenties, arrives in the French countryside for the wedding of an old friend he and his former best friend Klára met years ago during a transformative trip to Israel. It's the ...
Participants
Tutors
Inspirational professionals with a passion for sharing their experience
Group Leader
The Group Leaders oversee the development of projects in their group from the very beginning of the program through graduation.
Sullivan Le Postec
France
Sullivan Le Postec poured his years of experience as an activist in Lyon, where he helped organize the Pride march and worked in HIV prevention, into the creation of Les Engagés. The show, ...
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Producer Mentor
The Producer Mentor oversees the development of all projects, advises them during the process regarding production and budgetary issues, and guides them through the European industry landscape.
Danijel Hocevar
Slovenia
Film producer and CEO of Vertigo, a Ljubljana (Slovenia)-based production company with a distinctive track record and ...
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Producer Tutor
Katarina Tomkova ensures each team develops effective promotional materials and positions their project in an international context.
Pitching Tutor
The Pitching Tutor prepares participants to present themselves and their projects, in general and for the final pitching session of the program.
Structure
A unique experience
Selected feature film projects undergo a two-workshop program that enables them to work closely on the script and project development, and provides them with financing, networking, and co-production opportunities.
MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025 will partially coincide with the MIDPOINT Feature Launch 2025, enhancing networking possibilities and leveraging the presence of tutors and experts during these events. Queer film projects are welcome to apply to both MIDPOINT Feature Launch and MIDPOINT Focus Queer to maximize their chances of acceptance. However, if your project would benefit from being developed within a dedicated group of other queer projects, we recommend applying specifically to MIDPOINT Focus Queer. This specialized track offers a supportive environment focused on queer narratives and community.
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ALL PARTICIPANTSWorkshop 1March 3-9, 2025 (5 working days) | Prague, Czech Republic
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ALL PARTICIPANTSOnline ConsultationsApril-June, 2025 | Online
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ALL PARTICIPANTSWorkshop 2July 2-9, 2025 (6 working days) | Prague and Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Awards
Eurimages Co-production Development Award
For the first time, Karlovy Vary IFF will host the Eurimages Co-production Development Award of 20,000 EUR for one of the projects in development presented within their Eastern Promises Industry Days.
MIDPOINT Focus Queer 2025 projects are also eligible to compete for this award, which will be granted based on the
project´s artistic quality and its prospects of remaining a European co-production.
FAQs
You may ask
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Can I apply with an animation or documentary film project?
Sadly, Focus Queer does not work with animation or documentary projects, as these require a different set of skills and addresses a different market.
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I am just a writer/director and do not have a producer attached to the project yet. Can I apply?
Unfortunately, no. The crucial part of the training leans in strengthening teamwork and building a strong creative team, which is why - the writer, director and producer must always participate together.
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As a producer, why am I required to participate? Do I need to participate actively?
Yes, exactly. We are aiming for producers who are used to (or want to start) being a part of the creative process, to know the project better, to understand it better to develop it better.
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I'm not fluent in English, can I still apply?
Sadly, no. As the entire training runs in English, and during the working days you'll be asked to write directly in English, we require an intermediate level of these language skills. This simply means: your grammar doesn't have to be perfect, but you need to talk/write fluently and have the vocabulary to do so.
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Do I need to attend all the workshops in the program?
Yes, to fully engage in the training, it is essential for all team members to be present at every module of the program. It is not possible to selectively choose which workshops to attend, nor can someone else be nominated to take your or your teammate's
If you are aware, at the time of application, that you will not be able to participate in all the modules as described in the program structure above, please reconsider your application or seek a dedicated teammate who can commit to completing the entire training.
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Can I send you the application materials via e-mail?
We only accept applications submitted through our Visitor Page. Firstly, that way you can be sure your e-mail doesn't end up in junk, and secondly, all submitted materials are distributed to the selection committee via the Visitor Page (please see the 'Application' section).
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