DATES

• When does the first residential workshop (in Nisyros) take place?

The first installment of the MFI Script 2 Film Workshops program for 2025 will take place in Nisyros from June 20 to July 2.

 *Prior to the selection results the dates are subject to change.

• When does the first online workshop take place?

The first online workshop lasts two weeks and takes place in September (exact dates to be announced).

• When does the second residential workshop (in Astypalaia) take place?

The second residential workshop takes place in Astypalaia in October and lasts one week (exact dates to be announced).

• When does the second online workshop take place?

The second online workshop lasts two weeks and takes place in December or January (exact dates to be announced upon discussion with the participants and the trainers).

APPLICATION & TUITION FEES

• When is the deadline for the application?

For applicants with a project, the deadline is February 10, 2025. The deadline applies to all three labs.

For story editor trainees the deadline is February 28, 2025.

• When will I learn if my project has been accepted?

The selected participants will be notified in mid-April 2025. 

• What is the maximum number of pages for the treatment?

The treatment may range from 10 to 20 pages at most.

• What is the maximum number of pages for the synopsis?

The synopsis should not exceed 2 pages.

•  What is the LOI? 

The Letter of Interest (2 pages maximum) serves as a comprehensive artistic statement from the applicant, offering insight into their creative vision, goals, and artistic intentions. It provides a platform for the applicant to articulate their work’s conceptual and thematic underpinnings, explaining what drives their creativity and what they aim to achieve through their artistic endeavors. Additionally, the letter is an opportunity for the applicant to detail how their specific project aligns with the goals and objectives of the program they are applying to. It highlights the mutual benefits of the collaboration, showcasing how the program’s resources, mentorship, or community can support the project’s development while emphasizing the value their work can bring to the program.

• How much is tuition?

For participants with a project, the primary applicant’s fees are €2000, while the fees for the second and/or third applicants are €1500 each. The fees for story editor trainees are €2000.

• What do the tuition fees include?

In addition to full participation in the program, the fees also cover board and lodging for the two residential workshops.

• What is the deadline for tuition fees payment?

We kindly ask that you proceed with the tuition fee payment by mid-May at the latest.

Should you have any inquiries regarding the fees, please feel free to email us at coordinator@mfi.gr

• In what language will the program be held? Does the same language apply to the application?

The application must be written in English, as the entire program will be conducted exclusively in English.