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Meet the Projects of MIDPOINT Shorts 2026–2027!
September 08, 2026
Their path of 8 selected projects will include two residential workshops. The first one will take place in Brno, Czech Republic, from October 12-18 2026, and will focus on dramaturgy, creative development, promotional strategies, and production planning.
The second will follow in Trieste, Italy, in January 2027, where the teams will refine their scripts and strengthen their presentation and distribution strategies before showcasing their projects at the When East Meets West Co-Production Forum.
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