AMAZING INTELLIGENCE | AI Inspirational Lab 
For many producers within our industry AI may feel like this vast and infinite space cramped with information. How does one find their way through all the available technology without losing the collaborative synergy between human ability and AI efficiency. Read more…

ANIMA SPIRIT | Animation Inspirational Lab
ANIMA SPIRIT is designed as an entrance door for experienced producers and film companies coming from live action or documentary, wanting to discover the exciting and complex world of animated film production. The Lab will combine group work, individual consultancies, and lectures on financial and creative aspects of animation production. Read more…

COLD OPEN | Drama Series Inspirational Lab
COLD OPEN will once again select international producers, with a background in feature films, who aspire to shift to drama series content. The programme will be led by MIDPOINT Institute’s tutors and experts, and will include lectures, group sessions and a space for in-depth discussions, aiming to supply hands-on skills of development, production planning and financing of serialised drama content. Read more…

DOCS MEET SERIES | Docuseries Inspirational Lab
Docs Meet Series is designed for producers willing to build or strengthen skills specific to Docuseries. The programme targets independent producers who have a background in feature-film production (documentary, narrative, animation) and aspire to produce high-end creative Docuseries within an international perspective. Read more…

EAST & WEST | Co-Production Inspirational Lab
A complete journey through the main co-production and distribution opportunities offered by the European and international film landscape. The Co-Production Inspirational Lab is specifically designed for upcoming producers that need to acquire the necessary tools to co-produce films and other audio-visual formats in the international marketplace.  Read more…

FILM X GAMES | Video Games Production Inspirational Lab
The video game industry is reaching USD 200B and targets everybody on a global basis! The Film Meets Games Inspiration Lab is offering an expert glimpse of the opportunities through understanding how to position, finance and distribute a game. The Lab is developed with pan European game ecosystem catalyst SpielFabrique with the support from renowned experts. Read more…

GENRE FILMS | Fantastic Film Inspirational Lab
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. Read more…

IMPACT ZONE | Outreach & Impact Inspirational Lab
ESoDoc’s lab will focus on the design of impact campaign strategies. The team from Think-Film Impact Production – the leading media organisation with specialist expertise at the cutting-edge intersection of film and social change – will lead a guided co-creation workshop, in which selected fiction and documentary projects will delve into the potential and vision for their movies to make a change in society. Read more…

STREAMERS ECOSYSTEM | VOD Inspirational Lab
This Lab offers an unparalleled angle to explore the diverse global streaming landscape and the evolving dynamics of the on-demand ecosystem. Combining cutting-edge market analysis on emerging trends and expert insights through a blend of lectures, case studies and masterclasses, participants will gain access to in-depth data, insider tips & tricks on striking deals with top streamers and best practices for navigating various business models. Read more…

UNLOCKING CAPITAL | Private Investment Inspirational Lab
Unlocking Capital is designed to equip medium-experience film producers with the knowledge and tools to successfully collaborate with private investors. Participants will gain insights into the types of investors, the negotiation process, legal considerations, and practical case studies. Read more…

VIRTUAL INNOVATION | Virtual Production Inspirational Lab
Virtual Production has undoubtedly been one of the most spoken-about industry innovations of recent years, yet for independent industries, it remains a practice shrouded in mystery. Is it only about hyper-expensive LED screens and blockbuster productions, or will this novel approach also revolutionise independent productions? Read more…