MIDPOINT HOMECOMING, a reunion and networking event, is designed for all MIDPOINT alumni who have participated in our programs since 2010. The program features projects and talent showcases, curated networking sessions, and workshops.
MIDPOINT HOMECOMING 2025
Features
Shorts
Series
Open Call
Meet. Connect. Inspire.
MIDPOINT HOMECOMING is a unique alumni reunion and networking event designed to bring together our vibrant community of alumni and tutors. This is your opportunity to reconnect, showcase your projects, share your ideas, and expand your professional network—all in a relaxed yet professional atmosphere.
Choose how you want to participate by applying to one of these categories:
✺ Talents' Rendezvous (showcase of script consultants, development executives, and writers)
✺ Works in Development – Features (showcase of alumni projects or new projects in late development)
✺ Works in Development – Series (showcase of alumni projects or new projects in late development)
✺ Works in Progress Forum (for alumni features or short films in post-production)
✺ Story Space (exploring fresh feature or series ideas in their early stages)
Or, if you prefer not to present but still want to actively network and observe:
✺ Networking participation (for alumni looking to network and engage without presenting)
Program
The program of the three-day event (April 24-26, 2025) is designed to help MIDPOINT alumni reconnect with their peers and tutors, providing a unique opportunity to present projects, express themselves, and network effectively. We will update the program regularly.
Tutors
Ready to reconnect with your mentors?
Some of your favorite tutors are coming home too. HOMECOMING is your chance to catch up, consult, share stories, and get inspired again!
Pavel Jech
Czech Republic
Pavel Jech co-founded MIDPOINT in 2010 and has been active ever since as a group leader and speaker in its various ...
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Ivo Trajkov
Czech Republic / North Macedonia
Ivo Trajkov works as a director, film editor, screenwriter and story editor. He was born in Macedonia and graduated ...
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Pavel Marek
Czech Republic
Pavel Marek is a graduate of the Faculty of Computer Engineering, Technical University and the Directing Department at ...
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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 ...
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Steve Matthews
United Kingdom
Steve Matthews is the Head of Scripted, Creative, at Banijay Entertainment, where he plays a pivotal role in the ...
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Gabor Krigler
Hungary
Gabor’s career began on the writing staff of a daily serial at the Australian-German firm Grundy UFA in 1999. He ...
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Nebojsa Taraba
Croatia
Nebojša Taraba, producer & partner, production company DRUGI PLAN, ZAGREB (CROATIA). Drugi plan is a leading ...
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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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Katarina Tomkova
Slovakia
Katarina Tomkova (1984) graduated cultural studies at Faculty of Philosophy at the Commenius University in Bratislava, ...
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Gabriele Brunnenmeyer
Germany
GABRIELE BRUNNENMEYER is a script mentor, pitching coach, and project consultant. She ran the MEDIA Antenna ...
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Juliane Schulze
Germany
Juliane Schulze is a Strategic Creative Economy Expert in Business, Finance, Investment and Sustainability. She was ...
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Gerhard Maier
Germany
After working in the film and TV industry for over a decade, where he escorted movies and series through their life ...
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Gyula Gazdag
United States
Gyula Gazdag is a director of film, theatre, and television productions. He has served as the Artistic Director of the ...
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Tereza Polachova
Czech Republic
As an Executive Producer at HBO Europe since 2010, Tereza Polachová has been instrumental in the success of the first ...
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Fee
40 €
✺ per participant, payable after confirmation of your spot. If you're selected for the Works in Development or Works in Progress Forum, we'll provide accommodation for the stay in Prague for three nights.
✺ all attendees will have meals provided.
How to apply & requirements
Extended deadline Presenters
February 9, 2025
Application deadline Networking participation
February 23, 2025
For those interested in Networking Participation, who don’t want to miss the opportunity to apply for the HOMECOMING special workshops (applications will be open in March 2025).
Application deadline Networking participation ONLY
March 30, 2025
Who can apply
Graduates from MIDPOINT training programs since 2010.
Application requirements
The application process takes place online via the MIDPOINT Visitor Page. Kindly create an account here and apply to the call of your preference. Additional information about the HOMECOMING event can be found there. Feel free to apply to more than one call!
References
The event met my expectations and exceeded them. I expected 2 main things: one, to be able to connect with colleagues, old and new, in order to expand my network and make meaningful connections; and two, to present my new feature film project SVETI and get feedback on it. I met many interesting people who I hope will maintain contact with and I succeeded in receiving useful feedback for my project. What is more, I received so much positive energy from the entire event, that I really felt a creative and very supportive kick in the butt! It was a wonderful, very energizing event, connecting me with talented and capable people.
Magdelena Ilieva
MIDPOINT Homecoming 2024
I expected to meet inspiring people, see new projects in development and learn new skills and in those things happend. What was so much better than I ever could have expected was how much love and support there was.
Daniel Rihak
MIDPOINT Homecoming 2024
I wanted to network, meet old friends from the industry and get to know new ones and the atmosphere to do that was fantastic. I had very helpful talks with tutors regarding my professional growth. I presented my new project as I wanted to. The venue was great to mingle around and also focus on presentations when it was needed. I do enjoy seeing how you grow as the organization!
Magdalena Puzmujzniak
MIDPOINT Homecoming 2024
FAQs
You may ask...
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I am interested in applying to more than one opportunity (call) offered through the Homecoming program. Is this possible?
Sure, good luck with your applications!
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HOMECOMING has three key deadlines, I am a bit confused here!
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Application Deadline for Presenters – February 2, 2025
This is for individuals or teams applying to present their projects during HOMECOMING. Presenters will actively showcase their work and will be able to apply for special HOMECOMING workshops (AI and Alternative Financing), which will open for applications in March 2025. -
Application Deadline for Networking Participation – February 23, 2025
For those who wish to network at HOMECOMING and also want to have the opportunity to apply for special HOMECOMING workshops (AI and Alternative Financing), which will open for applications in March 2025. -
Application Deadline for Networking Participation ONLY – March 30, 2025
If you are solely interested in networking without applying in the workshops, this is the final date to submit your application.
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Where can I find additional information about the individual calls of HOMECOMING?
You will find all the information in the Eventival / Visitor Page by clicking on individual calls buttons.
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How big is this event gonna be?
We have set a preliminary limit of 100 attendees.
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I want to attend, but I don't wish to apply for the showcase categories or present myself. Is it still necessary for me to apply?
Yes, there is a designated 'Networking Participation' call for you. It helps us monitor the number of attendees, and you have the opportunity to submit materials that will be included in the event catalog, allowing you to promote yourself more efficiently.
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I want to apply with my team colleague, with whom I am working on a project we would like to present. They are also a MIDPOINT alum. Can we submit a joint application?
Yes, the application is project-based. If you wish to apply with a colleague who is also a MIDPOINT alum and with whom you are developing the project, you must include them in the same project-based application. This means submitting their CV, photo and motivation note alongside yours.
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I want to apply with my team colleague, with whom I am working on a project that we would like to present. They are not a MIDPOINT alum. Can we submit a joint application?
No, the event is designed exclusively for MIDPOINT alumni. If you wish to present this particular project, you will be the sole representative of the creative team if it is not composed of MIDPOINT alumni.
Contact
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