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Filmmakers and projects selected to MIDPOINT Intensive Slovenia!

From June 3 to June 6, Ljubljana will host the MIDPOINT Intensive Slovenia program, a focused script and project development workshop tailored for promising film projects from the region.

May 29, 2024

This event is organized thanks to MIDPOINT partnership with the Association of audiovisual producers of Slovenia and will feature Pavel Marek as the script consultant and Marija Razgute as the producer tutor, both bringing extensive expertise and guidance to the selected participants.

The program aims to provide in-depth support and feedback to enhance four selected film projects' creative and production aspects.
The chosen projects for this year's edition are:

GAJA'S WORLD – FOLLOW ME (GAJIN SVET 3)

Writer/Director: Špela Levičnik Oblak
Producer: Peter Bratuša
Production Company: Felina Films

IT WILL FADE AWAY (IZZVENELO BO) 
Writer/Director: Barbara Zemljič 
Producer: Klemen Dvornik
Production Company: Filmservis

HUNDRED YEARS OF SILENCE (STOLETJE MOLKA)
Writer/Director: Vojko Anzeljc
Producer: Sašo Kolarič
Production Company: ProductionGroup Mangart

THE SEWER (KANALIZACIJA)
Writer/Director: Tomaž Gorkič
Producer: Deja Škerjanc 
Production Company: 666Productions

During the program, participants will engage in comprehensive script consultations and production discussions, aimed at refining their narratives and optimizing their projects for successful production and market potential. 

In addition to the intensive workshops, MIDPOINT Intensive Slovenia will also organize two open lectures for members of the Slovenian film industry:

PAVEL MAREK / June 6, 10:00 - 11:30 / B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
"EXPERIENCE WITH ANIMATION FROM PAT AND MAT TO JAN ŠVANKMAJER" 
Who are Pat and Mat and what is the goal of their endeavors? What
does working on a screenplay consist of? And how does Jan
Švankmajer work with animation? This lecture is devoted to the
animated film, its means of expression, the structure of the narrative
and the principles of dark humor. 

MARIJA RAZGUTE / June 5, 10:00 - 11:30 / B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
"CASE STUDY: SLOW" 
Lithuanian producer Marija Razgutė will present a case study of
SLOW a sophomore feature film by Marija Kavtaradze which
premiered at World Dramatic Competition in Sundance FF in 2023
and won Best Director award there SLOW was produced between
Lithuania, Spain and Sweden, the film became a festival darling in
2023 2024 and it was sold to numerous territories worldwide
SLOW got to the EFA Feature film selection in 2023 as well as
became a Lithuanian contender for Oscars. 

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