FILM PLUS Training Program

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FILM+ is a hands-on tailored training program aimed at filmmakers working with micro-budget. Film+ is a regional program that aims to foster talents in low capacity countries: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Republic of Moldova. The program selects projects that can be in one of three different stages: development, production or work in progress, and provides tailored training and support depending. FILM+ builds on the experience of the organizers in Romania, where the program went through 5 editions (we are currently in the selection stage for the 6th edition), but also on the experience of the recent Romanian cinema in delivering successful films despite low budget financing and legislative restrictions. Building these good practices, we aim to scale the program’s model in other low-production countries in the region, with an aim to increase relevant skills, as well as networking and match-making opportunities between professionals of these countries. To account for the 3 different groups of projects selected, the program is designed in 3 different modules: Module 1 (FILM+ Production LAB) supports projects that are ready to enter production or pre-production stage, with tailored tutoring on production, hands-on training in one or several areas (directing, photography, casting etc.), as well as access to equipment needed for shooting provided by the organizers and partners as in-kind contribution. Module 2 (FILM+ Development LAB) supports projects with tailored tutoring on their scripts and preparation for pre-production. Module 3 (FILM+ Work In Progress LAB) supports projects with tutoring on their first cut, as well as one specific post-production service for each selected project (colour grading, sound post-production, graphics, VFX). FILM+ is a model of good practices for its flexible work method which doesn’t impose preconceived models on a project, but instead takes a general framework and customizes it to fit the exact needs of each selected project.