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ComedyLab je jedinstveni laboratorij koji okuplja talentirane scenariste s projektima te scenariste/izvođače komedije bez projekata, kako bi zajednički radili na razvoju scenarija i istražili komični potencijal zabavnih dugometražnih filmova.
Cilj programa jest istražiti žanr komedije povezujući dva svijeta – filmsku industriju i područje komedije (stand-up, podcasti, kazalište, improvizacija) – te pružiti visoko prilagođeno iskustvo učenja i savjetovanja. Program je osmišljen kako bi podržao, razvio i unaprijedio projekte, uz naglasak na dosezanju široke publike kroz inovativne radionice koje uključuju rad s glumcima, uvježbavanje dijaloga, testiranje publike i vježbe improvizacije.
Sudionici će raditi na razvoju scenarističkih nacrta i upoznati se s aktualnim industrijskim trendovima i strategijama za uspješno pozicioniranje komedije na tržištu. Uz to, uspostavit će vrijedne veze s međunarodnim scenaristima, komičarima i stručnjacima iz industrije koji dijele interes za komične projekte.
Program prima do četiri pažljivo odabrana projekta, a scenaristi/komičari koji se pridruže bez projekta imat će priliku produbiti proces razvoja scenarija dugometražnog komičnog filma, radeći isključivo na odabranim projektima.
ComedyLab započinje preliminarnom radionicom za do deset odabranih kandidata. Fokus ove faze je poboljšanje komičnih vještina i sposobnosti sudionika da nasmiju publiku kroz usmjerene vježbe i aktivnosti – bez rada na konkretnim projektima. Nakon radionice, do četiri projekta, zajedno s piscima i komičarima bez projekata, bit će odabrani za sudjelovanje u tri daljnje radionice tijekom godine.
Program završava konačnom prezentacijom projekata na koprodukcijskom forumu TFL-a, tzv. Meeting Event. Jedan od projekata osvojit će ComedyLab nagradu u iznosu od 5.000 €.
Poziv je otvoren za međunarodne scenariste koji žele unaprijediti svoje vještine pisanja komedije, kao i za međunarodne pisce i izvođače komedije iz različitih kreativnih industrija (kazalište, podcasti, stand-up, improvizacija) koji žele ući u područje komedije unutar filmskog stvaralaštva.
Obje skupine mogu se prijaviti s projektom ili bez njega, pri čemu prijavitelji bez projekta pristaju raditi isključivo na razvoju odabranih projekata unutar programa.
Za prijavitelje s projektom:
• video-prezentacija tima
• sinopsis na jednoj stranici (s potpunom pričom i krajem)
• kratka obrada
• pet odabranih komičnih scena (najmanje tri dijaloške)
• pismo namjere (osobna motivacija, komični elementi projekta, vlastita definicija komedije)
• životopisi članova tima
• umjetnički koncept i audiovizualne reference
• poveznice na prethodne radove
Za prijavitelje bez projekta:
• video-prezentacija
• pismo namjere (osobna motivacija i definicija komedije)
• pet smiješnih scena iz scenarija (za scenariste)
ILI monolog / skeč / izvedbeni komad (za pisce/izvođače komedije)
• životopis
• poveznice na prethodna djela
Kotizacija iznosi:
• 500 € za sudionike bez projekta
• 3.000 € za sudionike s projektom (do dvije osobe)
Kotizacija uključuje obuku, smještaj i obroke tijekom rezidencijalnih radionica. Sudionici sami snose troškove putovanja. Važno: sudjelovanje u preliminarnoj radionici je besplatno.
Dodatne informacije o programu dostupne su na poveznici.
Program je podržan u okviru Potprograma MEDIA Programa Kreativne Europe.
TFL ComedyLab is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that brings together talented writers with projects, as well as comedy writers/performers without projects, to collaboratively develop scripts and explore the comic potential of feature-length film ideas.
The programme aims to examine the possibilities of comedy by connecting two creative worlds: the film industry and the wider comedy arena (including stand-up, podcasts, theatre and improvisation). TorinoFilmLab explores the genre by offering a highly tailored programme of tutoring and consultancy.
The initiative supports, nurtures and strengthens stories with a clear focus on reaching wider audiences. Participants will take part in innovative sessions involving work with actors, dialogue practice, audience testing and improvisation exercises. They will develop script drafts and learn how to navigate the current industry landscape to effectively position and market their projects. In addition, they will establish valuable connections with international writers, comedians and industry professionals who share an interest in comedy-driven films.
ComedyLab is an exclusive programme that accepts up to four carefully selected projects, each followed with a bespoke development approach. Writers and comedians joining without a project will have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the script-development process of a feature-length comedy film.
Programme structure
ComedyLab begins with a preliminary workshop for up to ten pre-selected applicants. This workshop focuses on developing participants’ comedic skills and their ability to generate humour through targeted exercises and activities; it does not involve work on specific projects. At the end of this stage, up to four projects—together with writers and comedians accepted without a project—continue into three further workshops held across the year.
The journey culminates in a final project presentation during the TFL co-production forum, the TFL Meeting Event, where one project will receive the ComedyLab Award (€5,000).
Schedule (2026)
Preliminary Workshop: 27 February – 1 March (Torino, Italy)
1st Workshop: 7 – 12 April (Flanders, Belgium)
2nd Workshop: 4 – 9 June (Poland)
3rd Workshop: First half of September (online)
4th Workshop: End of October / beginning of November (online)
TFL Meeting Event: Second half of November (Torino, Italy)
Eligibility
The call is open to international screenwriters looking to strengthen their comedy-writing skills, as well as international comedy writers/performers from various creative fields—such as theatre, podcasts, stand-up and improvisation—who wish to engage with comedy within the realm of cinema.
Applicants may apply with or without a project. Those applying without a project acknowledge that they will work exclusively on the selected projects and should not expect to develop their own project during the programme.
Application materials
Applicants with a project must submit:
• a video presentation of the team
• a one-page synopsis (full story, including ending)
• a short treatment
• five selected comedic scenes from the script (at least three dialogue-based)
• a letter of intent (personal motivation, comedic approach to the project, individual definition of comedy)
• CVs of all team members
• artistic concept and audiovisual references
• web links to previous work
Applicants without a project must submit:
• a video presentation
• a letter of intent (personal motivation and definition of comedy)
• five selected comedic scenes from a script (for writers)
OR a monologue, sketch or performance piece (for comedy writers/performers)
• CV
• web links to previous work
Practical information
The participation fee is €500 for participants without a project and €3,000 for participants with a project (up to two people). The fee covers training, accommodation (including breakfast), as well as lunches and selected dinners during the residential workshops. Travel expenses must be covered by participants. Participation in the preliminary workshop is free of charge.
Further information about the programme is available here.
TFL ComedyLab is co-funded by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
