Who is it for? EAVE is aimed at producers fiction, documentary and TV series , who are already working in the film and television industries who wish to expand their operation internationally by increasing their knowledge of producing and co-producing in Europe and by building up a pan European professional network. We also welcome applications from associated branches of the industry — e. Each year 56 participants are selected from most of the EU countries and beyond and take part in three one-week long workshops.
How does it work? Half the participants attend the course with projects and it is an excellent means of development through intense focus on the project with colleagues and experts throughout the year. The other half come to EAVE in order to focus on developing their companies or careers. Most participants attending with a project also bring their writer for the first two weeks which enables producer and writer to benefit together from one-to-one sessions with script experts.
During the first two workshops, participants work within groups led by experienced producers and with several experts on script analysis, development and production financing, legal aspects of co-production, marketing, pitching, packaging and more. In the third workshop some 50 Future Partners commissioning editors, national and regional media funds, financiers, sales agents, etc. EAVE graduates join a unique network of active European producers which forms one of the backbones of the industry.
Furthermore, EAVE participants and members benefit from our partnerships with the leading European film festivals and markets where EAVE facilitates graduate participation. The interviews with a pre-selection of candidates will take place in autumn and the selection will be announced in December EAVE is a residential workshop programme with a strong focus on network building. Check out www. It will be a four-day program from October 7th to 10th, We seek ten emerging and mid-career Sami producers developing documentary-, feature-, or short film projects.
Applicants should have produced at least one short film or completed a university course on film production or have equivalent education or work experience in the film or media industry. Applications will be reviewed by ISFI, focusing on your motivation, professional potential, and project viability.
