The lab unfolds through intensive writers’ rooms,
which scrutinize and advance each film script globally,
focusing on authors’ distinctiveness of approach.
Furthermore it attacks next steps, offering tools to effectively place projects in the market, from pitching the idea to festival strategies for the finished film.
Participants are guided by mentors that approach projects
with high intensity and sensitivity to their individual artistic pursuits.
Deadline for applications
April 15, 2026
Three On-line Sessions
Session 1 | June
June 10: 9:00 – 12:00 CEST | Kick-off meeting
June 11, 12, 13: 9:00 – 13:30 or 14:00 – 18:30 CEST (including break)
June 18, 19, 20: 9:00 – 13:30 or 14:00 – 18:30 CEST (including break)
Session 2 | September
September 17, 18, 19: 9:00 13:30 or 14:00 – 18:30 CEST (including break)
Session 3 | December
(indicative dates)
December 10, 11 & 12: 9:00 13:30 or 14:00 – 18:30** CEST (including break)
*The sessions will be held in the morning or afternoon, depending on what times accommodate the varying locations of each group’s participants.
** Daily working hours are indicative. Minor adjustments to session timing may be made at group level and will be confirmed in advance.
Group sessions (script development / 5 projects per group)
Individual consultations (script development & project development)
Lectures / masterclasses / Q&A sessions (project development)
Filmmakers or creative teams (writer & producer and/or director) with a project in development
European & international
Application fee: €60
(must have)
Advanced treatment
Synopsis
CV of applicant(s)
Artistic LOI*
Moodboard
(optional but welcome)
Script draft
LOI(s)* of producers, co-producers, artistic collaborators etc.
Proof of financial support in place (for development and/or production)
Any other relevant supporting material
*The Letter of Interest (max 2 pages) is an artistic statement where applicants outline their creative vision, goals, and the themes behind their project.