CIRCLE
a first of its kind training initiative & network
for women and gender-expansive filmmakers
co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA
under the patronage of Eurimages
ABOUT CIRCLE
CIRCLE is a unique international training program and safer space for women and gender-expansive filmmakers working both in documentary and fiction. Our flagship programme is Doc Accelerator, a year-round training initiative, open to projects and professionals in all stages. In 2023 we launched Fiction Orbit, an intensive one-off residential workshop dedicated to mid-career filmmakers developing scripted projects.
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OUR PROGRAMS
CIRCLE
Doc Accelerator
10 PARTICIPANTS
per year
3 WORK SESSIONS
with leading experts
2 SCHOLARSHIPS
allocated
Module 01
June 2024, Evia Island / Greece
The first module is focused on analysis and development of the creative potentials of ten previously selected projects. The main idea is to gain a new perception of the projects, to improve the contents and the overall potential of the projects.
Module 02
September 2024, Novi Sad / Serbia
The second module is focused on production strategies with experts, and preparing the projects for the pitching in order to reach international financiers. The big part of the second module requires work on strategic planning, marketing and distribution strategies.
Module 03
January 2025, WEMW / Trieste Film Festival
The third module aims towards networking and presentation of the projects to potential partners and financiers during When East Meets West The goal is to introduce them to the current tendencies, tools and finally positioning at the WEMW Co-Pro Forum.
CIRCLE Doc Accelerator
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CIRCLE
Fiction Orbit
5 DIRECTOR-PRODUCER TEAMS
per year
1 WORK SESSION
with leading experts
2 SCHOLARSHIPS
allocated
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