What's common among all MIDPOINT Institute programs is the notion that cooperation and constant feedback lead to better results. Each program in turn reflects the specifics of different formats and genres, and the various needs of creators of films and series.
Programs
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Features
MIDPOINT Feature Launch
Project development,
Skills training,
Script consultancy training
A unique training platform for emerging talents aimed toward the most talented filmmakers and producers developing first or second features.
The program also offers training for aspiring script consultants.
Primarily for filmmakers from Central and Eastern Europe.
Series
MIDPOINT Series Launch
Project development,
Skills training,
Development executive training
The only existing residential, idea-to-market project-development program, with content tailored toward professionals primarily from Central and Eastern Europe.
The program also offers practical training and guidance for aspiring development executives.
Shorts
MIDPOINT Shorts
Project development
Script- and project-development program for filmmakers developing fiction shorts. A comprehensive training program for writers, directors and producers who believe in teamwork as a means of best analyzing scripts.
Features
MIDPOINT Editing Room
Post-production consultancy
Program for teams of a director and an editor that have a project in the rough-cut stage and are looking to map out their post-production plan, through in-depth dramaturgy consultations and editing supervision.
Series
MIDPOINT Writers' Room
Skills training
A program simulating a writers' room, merging a diverse group of writers who are trained on various types of series.
Producers eager to observe and learn what a professional writers' room looks like may also be accepted.
Series
MIDPOINT Focus Young Adults
Project development
An international program designed for writers, directors, and producers or solo creators, who are ready to dive into the world of episodic storytelling for Millennial and Gen Z audiences.
Series
MIDPOINT Cold Open
Skills training
A program introducing established feature-film producers to series development and the drama industry.
Series
MIDPOINT Smash Cut
Project development
A program designed for creators looking to experiment with new forms, genres and distribution models.
Multiple genres
MIDPOINT Focus AI
Skills training
A practical workshop exploring AI in storytelling, audience design, and production – with hands-on prompt engineering and ethical best practices.
Features
MIDPOINT Focus Queer
Project development
professional script- and project-development program designed to foster diversity in storytelling and provide crucial support to filmmakers in the realm of queer narratives
Features
MIDPOINT Focus CZ
Project development,
Script consultancy training
Tailor-made script and project development program for Czech professionals developing feature-film projects.
Features
MIDPOINT Intensives
Tailor-made programs for local professionals that address their specific needs.
Features
Script Consultancy Training
Skills training,
Script consultancy training
Networking platform
MIDPOINT HOMECOMING
MIDPOINT Alumni Reunion & Networking Platform
Series
MIDPOINT Writers' Room Ireland
Skills training
Tailored specifically for Screen Skillnet, MIDPOINT Writers' Room Irelandis an 9-day online training program aimed at Irish series writers.
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