The lab unfolds through intensive writers’ rooms, on-location and on-line,
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
March 1, 2025
2 Residential & 2 On-line Workshops
First Residential Workshop
Nisyros, June 20 – July 2 2025
First On-line Workshop
September 2025 (two weeks)
Second Residential Workshop
Astypalaia, October 2025 (one week)
Second On-line Workshop
December 2025 (two weeks)
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
(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.