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24.03.2025 | Young talent programme

Arnit Likaj, Max Kassun und Hannah Proch beim Baltic Motion Empfang auf der Berlinale 2025

Hannah Proch (Pinneberg), Arnit Likaj (Flensburg) and Max Kassun (Hamburg) will be accompanied by us for a year on their way into the film and media industry.

They receive support from a mentor, individual coaching and further training programmes, Europe-wide networking opportunities and access to our technology rental service. The measures are worth a total of 10,000 euros per person.

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Arnit Likaj (21) is currently studying Film & Media Arts at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences and would like to use the programme to promote his film project "Onkel Sesko" as a Director and make topics such as diversity and inclusion more visible. Hanna Proch is just 19 years old, but has already gained numerous insights into filmmaking in recent years during school through numerous internships and her own film projects. Max Kassun (27) founded his own advertising film company several years ago - now he wants to devote himself entirely to fictional material. His main focus here is on Directors.

Would you also like to apply for our MOIN Talents programme? We'll let you know on our website when the new application phase starts.

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