MIDPOINT Shorts je sveobuhvatan edukacijski program posvećen razvoju scenarija i projekata kratkih filmova u Europi. Program kombinira dubinsku analizu scenarija s profesionalnim razvojem projekata, usmjeravajući ih prema uspješnoj realizaciji i plasmanu na tržište.
Cilj programa je podići projekte na višu razinu i pripremiti ih za ulazak u svijet filmske industrije.
Osim rada na scenariju, sudionici će steći znanja o kreativnim procesima, strategijama financiranja, prodaje, festivalske promocije i distribucije. Program kulminira predstavljanjem projekata na industrijskom događaju When East Meets West, koji također nudi mogućnosti umrežavanja i povezivanja s potencijalnim partnerima iz industrije.
Stručna komisija odabrat će približno 20 projekata među pristiglim prijavama. Odabrani kreativni timovi dobit će detaljne povratne informacije od troje iskusnih stručnjaka (dvoje scenarističkih konzultanata i jednog producenta) tijekom online sesija od 28. do 31. srpnja 2025.
Program se nastavlja sljedećim fazama:
prva radionica: 29. rujna – 5. listopada 2025., Brno, Češka
online konzultacije: prosinac 2025.
druga radionica: siječanj 2026., Trst, Italija
Prva radionica održava se u sklopu festivala ISFF BRNO16, uz projekcije kratkih filmova i dodatne prilike za umrežavanje. Druga radionica završava predstavljanjem projekata u okviru Koprodukcijskog foruma When East Meets West, uključujući individualne
sastanke s ključnim donosiocima odluka u industriji.
Prijave su otvorene za timove sastavljene od scenarista, redatelja i producenata (2–3 člana po timu) iz cijelog svijeta, s naglaskom na kandidate iz regije Srednje i Istočne Europe.
Za prijavu je potrebno izraditi korisnički račun na službenoj stranici MIDPOINT-a i slijediti upute iz prijavnog obrasca.
Prijavni paket uključuje: osnovne podatke o timu i projektu, kratki sinopsis, treatment, autorsku izjavu, izjavu producenta, preliminarni financijski plan, profil produkcijske kuće, prethodni rad redatelja, profesionalne biografije i fotografije svih članova tima.
Rok za prijavu je 16. lipnja 2025.
Kotizacija za sudjelovanje iznosi 800 eura po sudioniku, dok je naknada za online sesiju s povratnim informacijama 50 eura po projektu. Kotizacija uključuje smještaj (dvije sobe po timu), prehranu i školarinu tijekom rezidencijalnih radionica. Putni troškovi nisu uključeni u navedeni iznos.
Više informacija o programu dostupno je putem poveznice.
Program je podržan kroz Potprogram MEDIA Programa Kreativne Europe.
MIDPOINT Shorts is a complex program dedicated to script and project development of short films in Europe, offering a combination of in-depth script analysis and professional project development, directing projects on their path in the cinema.
The programme is designed to bring the participating projects to the next level and prepare them for entering the industry world.
In addition, participants have a chance to get a deeper understanding of the creative aspects involved in the work, as well as insights into financing, sales, festival, and distribution strategies. Finally, they will have the opportunity to showcase at When East Meets West, which also includes networking and meeting new industry partners.
From all applications, the reading committee will select approximately 20 projects, whose creative teams will receive a detailed online assessment from three experienced professionals (script consultants and producer) during the Online Feedback Session, taking place from July 28-31, 2025.
The programme will then take place as follows:
Workshop 1: September 29 – October 5, 2025, in Brno, Czech Republic
Online Consultations: December 2025
Workshop 2: January 2026 in Trieste, Italy
The first workshop is organised within the framework of ISFF BRNO16, offering short film screenings and networking opportunities, while the second one will conclude 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.
Applications are open to teams of writers, directors and producers (2–3 members in one team) from the whole world with a focus on CEE region.
To apply for the workshop, it is necessary to create an account on the MIDPOINT Visitor Page and follow the instructions within the submission form.
The application process consists of filling out the application form and submitting all application materials containing basic
information about the applicants and the project, short synopsis, treatment, author's statement, producer's statement, preliminary financing plan, production company profile, previous work of director, as well as short professional biographies and photos of all team members.
Application deadline is June 16, 2025.
The participation fee for the programme is 800 euros per participant, while the costs for the online feedback session are 50 euros per project. The participation fee includes accommodation (2 rooms per team), board, and tuition during the residential workshops, while travel costs are not included.
More information about the programme is available here.
The programme is supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
