CineLink Industry Days u sklopu Sarajevo Film Festivala razvio je Producers' Lab kao cjelogodišnji program usavršavanja i umrežavanja prilagođen producentima u usponu s 3 do 5 godina profesionalnog iskustva.
CineLink Industry Days renomirana je poslovna platforma koja privlači profesionalce iz cijele Europe koji traže talente, mogućnosti koprodukcije i dublje znanje o poslovnom razvoju regije. Program nudi cjelogodišnje mogućnosti usavršavanja i pristup opsežnoj mreži te tržištima europske i međunarodne filmske i audiovizualne industrije, unapređujući profesionalne i kreativne sposobnosti lokalnih i regionalnih filmskih i televizijskih profesionalaca.
Producers' Lab odgovara na dinamične promjene u filmskoj industriji opremajući sudionike alatima za rast — ne samo kao voditelje projekata, već i kao strateške mislioce, kustose sadržaja i buduće lidere sposobne za izgradnju održivih i vizionarskih produkcijskih tvrtki.
Ovo izdanje CineLink Producers' Laba usredotočit će se na tri ključna područja:
Ovogodišnji program strukturiran je u tri modula:
Tko se može prijaviti?
Poziv je otvoren za producente s 3 do 5 godina iskustva u filmskoj industriji koji su producirali najmanje tri kratka filma ili su sudjelovali u produkciji dugometražnog filma, za profesionalce koji žele pokrenuti vlastitu produkcijsku tvrtku ili razviti novoosnovanu tvrtku te za mlade producente koji rade u većim produkcijskim kućama.
Prijave se podnose putem platforme Eventival, a rok za prijavu je 3. travnja 2026. Prijave će se ocjenjivati na temelju kvalitete prijave (jasnoća i dubina prezentacije), profesionalnog filmskog iskustva (najmanje jedan završeni dugometražni ili srednjometražni film ili više od tri kratka filma) te motivacijskog pisma (jasna artikulacija težnji, ambicija i očekivanih ishoda programa).
Kotizacija za sudjelovanje iznosi 750 eura. Sarajevo Film Festival pokriva smještaj i akreditaciju za sva tri modula, dok su putni troškovi odgovornost sudionika. Dostupan je i ograničen broj stipendija za pokrivanje kotizacije, a prijavitelji koji žele biti razmotreni trebaju to naznačiti u svojoj prijavi.
Više informacija o programu dostupno je na poveznici.
Program podupire Kreativna Europa MEDIA.
Sarajevo Film Festival's CineLink Industry Days has developed the Producers' Lab as a dedicated year-round training and networking programme tailored for emerging producers with 3 to 5 years of professional experience.
CineLink Industry Days is a renowned business platform that attracts professionals from across Europe seeking talent, co-production opportunities and a deeper understanding of the region's business landscape. The programme offers year-round training opportunities and access to the extensive network and markets of the European and international film and audiovisual industries, enhancing the professional and creative capabilities of local and regional film and television professionals.
The Producers' Lab responds to the dynamic shifts in the film industry by equipping participants with the tools to grow not only as project managers, but as strategic thinkers, content curators and future leaders capable of building sustainable and visionary production companies.
This edition of CineLink Producers' Lab will focus on three key areas:
The 2026 programme is structured in three modules:
Who can apply?
The call is open to producers with 3 to 5 years of experience in the film industry who have produced at least three short films or have worked in production on a feature film, professionals looking to start their own production company or develop a newly founded one, and junior producers working within larger production companies.
Applications are submitted via the Eventival platform. The application deadline is 3 April 2026. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the submission (clarity and depth of presentation), professional film experience (at least one completed feature or mid-length film, or more than three short films) and the motivation letter (clear articulation of aspirations, ambitions and expected outcomes from the programme).
The participation fee is €750. Sarajevo Film Festival covers accommodation and accreditation for all three modules, while travel costs are the responsibility of the participants. A limited number of scholarships are available to cover the participation fee, and applicants who wish to be considered should indicate this in their application.
More information about the programme can be found at the link below.
The programme is supported by Creative Europe MEDIA.
