MIDPOINT Shorts 2026-2027 Open Call

 MIDPOINT Shorts is now open for submissions!

We’re looking for 8 short film projects represented by creative teams of writers, directors, and producers, ready to develop their stories and prepare for the international industry landscape.

The program will guide your project every step of the way — from one-pager to treatment, from treatment to script, from first draft to final, and ultimately, from scratch to pitch.

What’s in it for you?

• Script and project development with experienced mentors

• Practical insights into financing, sales, festival strategies, and distribution

• Expert-led training in project presentation and promotion

• Showcasing your project at When East Meets West

• Access to new industry partners and networking opportunities

• A direct gateway to The Focus WiP section of the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry at the Festival de Cannes

  
  

Dates & venues:

 ✺ Online Feedback Session | July 29-31, 2026

 ✺ Workshop 1 | October 12–18, 2026 (5 working days) | Brno, Czech Republic

 in collaboration with ISFF BRNO16

 ✺ Online Consultations | December 2026

 ✺ Workshop 2 | January 2027 (6 working days, exact dates TBC) | Trieste, Italy

 in collaboration with When East Meets West & Trieste Film Festival

Application deadline: 15 June, 2026

 For more details and to apply, visit our website.