Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2025

21.03.2025 | Apply now!

Attention up-and-coming filmmakers from Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein! You have until 21 April to apply for the Screen Talent Europe Pitching Forum 2025. The event will take place from 10 to 13 June in Grimstad, Norway. You could win production funding of 2,000 euros for your next short film. You can also make valuable contacts with filmmakers from all over Europe.

Prerequisites

You have already realised at least two short films as a producer/writer/director
You are currently developing a feature film or documentary project with a maximum length of 20 minutes
You are from Hamburg or Schleswig-Holstein
You are between 22 and 32 years old
You have time, to take part in the preparatory workshop and the events during the Pitching Forum

Application

Applications can only be submitted online and in English via this link. The application deadline is 21 April. You will find out by 7 May at the latest whether you have been selected for the Pitching Forum.

Further information

The Pitching Forum will take place during the Norwegian Short Film Festival (11-15 June 2025) in Grimstad, Norway. A total of 12 up-and-coming filmmakers from all over Europe will present their projects to a jury and the attending audience.

The pitch event is scheduled for Thursday, 12 June, with a mandatory workshop taking place on 11 June. Travel, accommodation and meals will be covered by the MOIN Film Fund from 10 to 13 June 2025. Selected participants must also take part in an online appointment to prepare on 3 June.

Miscellaneous

Participants are also invited to various networking activities, such as a boat trip on the Norwegian fjords and dinner together.
In addition, you will receive free accreditation for the entire festival.
Due to the early start of the workshop on 11 June, it is recommended that you plan your arrival for 10 June.
The events will be held in English.

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