Take your short-film idea and make it a reality.
MIDPOINT Shorts 2021-2022
Projekty
Five promising short-film projects
Creative teams work in a group under the guidance of internationally renowned tutors.
APRIL 1989
Night Shift
Rites
The Annunciation
Wedding, Berlin
Účastníci
The next generation of talented film professionals
Lektori
Inspirational professionals with passion for sharing experience
Build on the solid foundations of traditional script analysis, MIDPOINT Shorts brings experts from the short-film industry to the service of your stories.
Head of Studies & Group Leader
Pavel Marek is a globetrotter – born in India, early childhood in the USA, now a writer and director of Czech features, shorts and docs, and professor of directing at FAMU Prague.
As Head of Studies, Pavel oversees the methodology of the program, ensures participants' needs are met, and guarantees the practical value and industry impact of the training you receive.
As Group Leader, Pavel also oversees the development of all projects from the beginning of the program through graduation.
Pavel Marek
Producer Tutor
The Producer Tutor makes sure each project develops effective promotional materials and realistic budgets and schedules.
Pitching Tutor
The Pitching Tutor helps participants prepare the presentation of their projects, not only for the program's final pitching session but for any eventuality.
Guest Tutors
Guest Tutors include established professionals who usually attend one of the two workshops to share their expertise.
Structure
Comprehensive project-development program for short-film projects
Five creative teams work together in a small group under the guidance of an internationally renowned and experienced script consultant. During the workshop, they gain a deeper understanding of their creative tasks and insight into financing, sales, festival and distribution strategies.
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Online Kick-offSeptember 29–October 1, 2021 | online
Participants become acquainted with tutors, with one another, and with the methodology they'll use during the workshop. They begin work on their scripts and set up the group's dynamics.
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Workshop 1: Script Development & Project PackagingOctober 18–22, 2021 | online
This workshop focuses primarily on creative development and dramaturgy. Participants also begin working on promotional materials and production strategies with the Producer Tutor. They also meet Guest Tutors from the short-film industry through special lectures and inspiring masterclasses.
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All participantsOnline Consultations
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Workshop 2: Industry Insights & Project ShowcaseJanuary 20-26, 2022 | Trieste, Italy
This workshop serves as a platform to develop scripts further, while also incorporating distribution strategies and addressing presentation skills and promotional materials. The entire program concludes with a project showcase within the When East Meets West Co-Production Forum, plus one-on-one meetings with important decision-makers within the industry.
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All participantsFollow-up Online ConsultationsSpring 2022 | online