MIDPOINT Script Consultancy Training 2027

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SEPTEMBER OPEN CALL

Take a unique learning-by-doing opportunity to master your script consulting skills. Guided by an acclaimed mentor, you will experience the project development process alongside the Feature Launch program, consulting real projects from your peers and improving your ability to analyse scripts, give constructive feedback and pitch yourself on the market.

Benefits

Develop your script consultancy skills through hands-on experience with real film projects.

The MIDPOINT Script Consultancy Training is designed for aspiring script consultants who want to develop their skills through practical experience and gain a deeper understanding of the professional role of a script consultant.

The training takes place alongside the MIDPOINT Feature Launch development process, giving you the opportunity to work with real feature film projects and experience the different stages of project development first-hand.

You will work under the guidance of an experienced mentor, develop your script analysis and feedback skills, and learn how to communicate effectively with writers and creative teams.

The training will help you to:

get unique experience, possibility to work on real projects
take advantage of safe environment & thorough guidance of an experienced mentor
enhance your script editing and communication skills
learn to give constructive feedback
master your analytic craft of writing script reports for film funds, cultural & other funding organizations
learn how to present yourself as a script consultant
pitch yourself & network at Karlovy Vary IFF

The training follows a learning-by-doing approach. Each trainee is assigned to a group of feature film projects and works closely with the participating filmmakers and script consultancy tutors throughout their development.

You will take part in residential workshops, online consultations, receiving guidance from your trainee mentor, Feature Launch group leaders and script consultancy tutor. Your trainee mentor will supervise your learning process and regularly review your progress with you.

Through practical experience, expert guidance and feedback, you will develop your script consultancy skills and your own approach to working with writers in a supportive professional environment.

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Fees & Deadline

Take the first step towards your MIDPOINT journey!

The open call for MIDPOINT Script Consultancy Training 2027 launches on September 10, 2026.

Script Consultancy Training

1 800 EUR

Possible to pay in installments. The fee includes accommodation, board, and tuition during the residential workshops. Travel costs are NOT included.

Who can apply

Aspiring script consultants (script consultants, writers, editors, creative producers, and other film professionals /with some experience in story-editing /with the ambition of becoming script consultants).

Application requirements

The application materials consist of:

basic information about the applicant
short professional biography
in full sentences, max. 1000 characters incl. spaces
photo of the applicant
applicant's statement of purpose
explaining the applicant's motivation and reasons for joining the program, max. of 1 page
selected scene analysis
selected scene and detailed requirements can be found in the online application form, approx. 1 page

Structure

You will experience the project development process alongside the Feature Launch program, consulting real projects from your peers and improving your abilities to analyze scripts, give constructive feedback and pitch yourself on the market.

Contact

Did we forget something? Don't hesitate to ask

Sona Morgenthalova

Program Coordinator

sona.morgenthalova@midpoint-institute.eu

Renata Goryszewska

Production

renata.goryszewska@midpoint-institute.eu

FAQs

You may ask...

I'm not fluent in English, can I still apply?

Sadly, no. As the entire training runs in English, and during the working days you'll be asked to write directly in English, we require an intermediate level of these language skills. This simply means: your grammar doesn't have to be perfect, but you need to talk/write fluently and have the vocabulary to do so.
Once selected, how much time should I allocate to the training?

Quite honestly – a lot. Feature Launch is an intensive training, and apart from the assignments and work done during residential workshops, it operates with a system of tasks and deadlines in between these modules. So clear that calendar up a bit.
Does MIDPOINT Institute offer scholarships?

It does. However, these are only partial, cannot be allocated to all participants, and their granting therefore considers various criteria. We HIGHLY recommend applying to a local supporting organization (national or local funds, ministries of culture or education, professional associations, etc.) at the same time you're applying to MIDPOINT Feature Launch. You can always withdraw your application if not selected, but as the processing time of this support can be rather long, it might be quite late to do this once we confirm you're in.
Can I send you the application materials via e-mail?

We only accept applications submitted through our Visitor Page. Firstly, that way you can be sure your e-mail doesn't end up in junk, and secondly, all submitted materials are distributed to the selection committee via the Visitor Page (please see the 'Application' section).