PÖFF Goes to Cannes is calling for international film projects in post-production, specifically full-length fiction films with English subtitles. Eligible projects will be showcased at the Marché du Film in Cannes on May 16, 2025. The deadline for submissions is March 14, 2025. Priority will be given to films previously presented at Industry@Tallinn events. The focus is on fostering connections between the international film industry and Cannes.
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PÖFF Goes to Cannes
Cine Qua Non Lab's Script Revision Lab is an international workshop for independent filmmakers developing narrative feature screenplays. The program provides an intensive, collaborative environment to advance film projects in late-stage development. It includes a two-week residential workshop and a two-day online follow-up session. Participants receive personalized feedback from experienced professionals, along with group discussions and peer input. The lab promotes creative and professional exchange among international filmmakers, fostering a global network of storytellers. It focuses on both enhancing script quality and strengthening the writer’s unique voice. Conducted in English, the lab is open to applicants worldwide. Selected participants join an active artistic community with ongoing access to Cine Qua Non Lab’s global network.
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Cine Qua Non Lab (English)
The Stockfish Film & Industry Festival 2025 will take place in Reykjavik, Iceland, from April 3 to 13, 2025. This festival is a major platform for independent and international filmmakers, featuring screenings, masterclasses, networking sessions, and discussions on industry trends.
A key part of the event is the Industry Days, which include the Work in Progress section, allowing filmmakers to present unfinished projects to international professionals and media. The Writers Lab, led by BAFTA-nominated director Tina Gharavi, offers an intensive script development workshop.
Submissions for Work in Progress are open until March 15, 2025, with the event scheduled for April 10 at Bíó Paradís. The festival provides an invaluable space for collaboration and professional growth in the film industry.
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STOCKFISH - WIP
The program called “IsLABentura Canarias, Script Laboratory” is an initiative of the Department of Universities, Science and Innovation and Culture of the Government of the Canary Islands, which is managed through the Canary Islands Film unit of the public entity Canarian Institute of Cultural Development , S.A., which will act as the competent body in the processing of this call and the Executive CEO of the Instituto Canario de Desarrollo Cultural, S.A. as the head of the competent body.
The objective of the Laboratory is the tutoring of selected participants in the creation of feature film scripts and television series based on stories and/or locations in the Canary Islands over six months by professionals of recognized prestige and extensive experience in training, consulting and script writing.
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isLABentura Screenwriting Laboratory
The One to One event is a collaboration between EDAV and the SGAE Foundation, aimed at supporting Valencian screenwriters and producers. The 2025 edition will be held on June 26, with a call for projects open from March 3 to 30. Selected projects will be in the early development stages of fiction, with 12 projects chosen across two categories: cinema and television. Participants will receive mentoring and preparation for pitching their projects to producers. The event provides a unique opportunity for networking and exposure, with selected projects receiving access to Filmarket Hub's online market.
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One to One
