FeatureLab je program stručnog usavršavanja namijenjen prvim i drugim dugometražnim filmovima u naprednoj fazi razvoja, s posebnim fokusom na umjetničke i kreativne procese te na produkcijske i promotivne strategije.
Program se sastoji od triju radionica koje se provode tijekom šestomjesečnog razdoblja, od lipnja do studenoga 2026. Obuhvaća dva rezidencijalna modula (u lipnju i studenome) te jedan online modul (u rujnu).
Tijekom programa svaki će filmski tim imati više individualnih susreta s trenerima koji posjeduju međunarodno iskustvo u ključnim područjima filmskog stvaralaštva. Uz savjetovanja o scenariju, sudionici će raditi sa stručnjacima za režiju, fotografiju, zvuk, montažu, kao i za produkciju, financiranje, prodaju, održivost te angažman publike. Dio trenera bit će angažiran prema specifičnim potrebama pojedinih projekata. Uz individualni rad, grupne sesije s ostalim timovima omogućit će razmjenu iskustava i zajedničko promišljanje razvojnih faza, što stvara poticajno okruženje koje potiče kreativni rast projekta.
Završna prezentacija projekata održat će se tijekom TFL Meeting Eventa u studenome i time zaokružiti proces razvoja i obuke. Sudionici će javno predstaviti svoje projekte međunarodnim producentima, prodajnim agentima i drugim filmskim profesionalcima, održati sastanke jedan-na-jedan s gostima te dobiti dodatnu vidljivost zahvaljujući TFL katalogu i promotivnoj mreži. Projekte će ocjenjivati međunarodni, visokoprofilirani žiri koji će dodijeliti produkcijske potpore, a natjecat će se i za niz popratnih nagrada.
FeatureLab je namijenjen kreativnim timovima redatelja i producenata (uz sudjelovanje scenarista, ako je uključen) iz cijelog svijeta koji razvijaju svoj prvi ili drugi dugometražni film. Program je otvoren za projekte različitih vrsta filmskoga izričaja – igrane, kreativne dokumentarne, eksperimentalne, animirane te druge autorske forme – pod uvjetom da su u naprednoj fazi razvoja.
Prijave se podnose putem sljedeće poveznice, a dokumentacija uključuje:
• prošireni sinopsis s detaljnim opisom narativnog luka, likova, završetka i ključnih elemenata priče
• osobnu video-prezentaciju autora i producenta s objašnjenjem njihovih ciljeva i očekivanja od FeatureLaba
• pismo namjere projekta
• umjetnički koncept i audiovizualnu referencu
• poveznice na prethodne radove redatelja
• biografije redatelja, producenta i scenarista (ako je uključen)
• profil produkcijske tvrtke
• detaljan proračun i plan financiranja
• detaljan raspored razvoja i produkcije
• marketinšku i distribucijsku strategiju
• scenarij na engleskom jeziku
• osnovne informacije o prijaviteljima i projektu
Kandidati koji uđu u uži izbor bit će obaviješteni do kraja ožujka 2026., a online intervjui održat će se početkom travnja.
Kotizacija za sudjelovanje iznosi 3.000 eura po timu za dvije osobe (scenarist/redatelj i producent), uz dodatnu naknadu od 2.000 eura za trećeg člana tima (scenarist, koredatelj ili koscenarist). Naknada pokriva rezidencijalnu i online obuku te troškove gostoprimstva (smještaj i dio dnevnica) tijekom rezidencijalnih modula, dok sudionici sami snose troškove putovanja.
Dodatne informacije o programu dostupne su na službenim stranicama organizatora.
Program je podržan u okviru Potprograma MEDIA Programa Kreativne Europe.
FeatureLab is a training programme aimed at first and second feature films in an advanced stage of development, focusing on artistic and creative aspects as well as production and promotional strategies.
The programme consists of three workshops taking place over a six-month period, from June to November 2026. It includes two week-long residential modules (June and November) and one online module (September).
Each film team will have several individual sessions with trainers who have international experience in key areas of filmmaking. In addition to script consultations, participants work with experts in directing, cinematography, sound, editing, as well as production, financing and sales, sustainability, and audience engagement. Some trainers are selected to match the specific needs of each project, ensuring a tailor-made approach. Alongside the individual sessions, group sessions with fellow participants foster a unique environment for sharing the development process with other filmmakers and producers. This enriching exchange helps teams to deepen and accelerate their project development.
A final presentation of the projects during the TFL Meeting Event in November brings the training and development process to a close. All participants publicly present their projects to an audience of international producers, sales agents and other film-industry professionals, take part in one-to-one meetings with market guests, and benefit from increased visibility through the TFL Catalogue and promotional network. Projects are also assessed by an international, high-profile jury awarding production grants, and compete for a range of additional prizes.
FeatureLab is open to creative teams of directors and producers (together with a scriptwriter, if attached) from around the world who are developing their first or second feature-film project. The programme welcomes fiction, creative documentary, experimental, animation and all other cinematic forms at an advanced development stage.
Applications are submitted via the link provided, and the application materials must include:
• extended synopsis detailing the narrative arc, characters, ending, and key story elements
• personal video presentation by the filmmaker and producer outlining their goals and expectations for attending TFL FeatureLab
• project intention letter
• artistic concept and audiovisual reference
• links to previous works by the director
• biographies of the director, producer and writer (if attached)
• production company profile
• detailed budget and financing plan
• detailed development and production schedule
• marketing and distribution strategy
• script in English
• main applicant and project data
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by the end of March 2026, and online interviews will take place at the beginning of April 2026.
The participation fee is €3,000 per team of two (writer/director and producer), with an additional fee of €2,000 for a third participant per project (scriptwriter, co-director or co-writer). The fee covers training (residential and online) and hospitality (including accommodation and part of the subsistence costs) during the residential workshops. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
Further information about the programme is available here.
TFL FeatureLab is co-funded by the Creative Europe MEDIA.
