Fantastic Film Inspirational Lab in partnership with the Fantastic Film Forum of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival

GENRE RULES is meant as a hands-on guide to the inner workings of genre cinema.

Even though genre movies today are more popular and marketable than ever, producing them may not prove so easy. The genre film industry is highly specialised, with key players, industry events and subgenres of its own, and constantly changing trends. This lab is designed to provide an in-depth overview of this sector and will focus in particular on the best strategies to develop your project and effectively place it in the market. The workshop targets independent producers and new talents with an international attitude, who wish to improve their skills and become acquainted with the genre film landscape.

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

• producers from Europe, Canada and Latin America are eligible to apply;
• it is possible to apply to max. 3 different labs, but in case of selection it will be possible to attend one Inspirational Lab only;
• it is possible to apply to more than one WEMW section (Co-Production Forum, Works in Progress, EAVE Slate) and to the Inspirational Labs at the same time.

In order to submit your application and the required materials you need to create your own account and fill in the following online form.

Extended Deadline: 12 November 2024 23.59 CET

DATES & SELECTION

All Inspirational Labs activities will take place from 19 to 22 January 2025 in Trieste (up to 3-4 hours per day) and will be smoothly integrated with the WEMW Programme.
All applicants will be informed about the selection results in December 2024. The final selection will be primarily based on the applicant’s profile and motivation, and all selected participants will have the opportunity to join the full WEMW programme.

PARTICIPATION FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS

In case of selection, the participation fee is € 250 EUR, including WEMW & Trieste Film Festival accreditation, tuition fee and lunches. Travel costs and accommodation are not included.

* The participation fee will be waived for all Ukrainian selected participants.
** Thanks to the support of Catalan Films, CCA-Film and Audiovisual Center, CNC Moldovan National Film Center, Czech Film Center,  Estonian Film Institute, Film Center of Montenegro, Film Commission Vallée d’Aoste, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Fondazione Apulia Film Commission, Film Fund Luxembourg, Greek Film Center, ICAA – Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute, Icelandic Film Centre, IDM Film Commission Südtirol, Lithuanian Film Center, MOIN, National Film Centre of Latvia, Netherlands Film Fund, Polish Film Institute, RE-ACT, Screen Brussels, Screen Flanders, Telefilm Canada, Toscana Film Commission, Wallimage, over 50 producers from these partner regions/countries will be able to access partial/full scholarships. Please contact us at inspiration@wemw.it for further info.
*** Thanks to the special support of the Programa IBERMEDIA, WEMW 2025 will select up to 18 Latin American producers for the EAVE Slate and Inspirational Labs. Each selected participant will be offered a full IBERMEDIA scholarship covering travel (up to 1,200 USD), 4-night accommodation, lunches, and participation fee.