Emerging Filmmakers
Program

A tailored talent development program and a global platform to discover, train and elevate new voices in cinema.

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An immersive Week-Long Experience for selected participants via national universities & film schools, held alongside a major local film festival.

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Tailored Masterclasses & Mentorship, led by internationally and local acclaimed filmmakers

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48-Hour Film Competition. A rapid, high-energy filmmaking sprint looking for the best original shorts.

The vertical storytelling Track

Alongside our established short filmmaking challenge, we have developed a vertical drama training track focused on the next generation of mobile-first storytellers.

Vertical Drama Workshops and masterclasses

  • Writing for vertical episodic storytelling

  • Smartphone-first cinematography

  • Vertical editing and cliff-hanger pacing

  • Multi-episode story structure

Production Lab and Vertical Drama Competition

  • Program participants develop and shoot a pilot vertical mini-series episode.

Winning projects may be developed further in collaboration with production partners and distribution platforms.

Benefits for your region

  • Develops skilled workforce in film & creative sectors

  • Builds a grassroots industry community to serve the increasing productions

  • Showcases your country as a cinema powerhouse and promotes tourism

  • Provides compelling content for international promotion

Program Pillars

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CREATE

Cultivate local talent reflecting the local culture

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EMPOWER

Train emerging filmmakers with world-class tools

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ENERGISE

Build a sustainable alumni & mentorship network

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EXCITE

Inspire participants, communities, and the global industry

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Global Exposure

  • Regional premieres, showcase in international film markets and festivals 

  • Launch of digital channel, alumni network, and a dedicated film fund

  • International OTT distribution and virtual follow-up sessions.

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Proven Success. Alumni have screened films at Cannes, IFFI, BFI, and Oscar-qualified festivals

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Are you a film commission or film office wanting to raise your profile or a film festival looking to do something different? Get in touch with us below.

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