The Coproduction Forum is an international pitching and networking event aimed at promoting the short film projects, works in progress and talents taking part in the annual edition of European Short Pitch.

The line-up of the 2022|23 edition, held in partnership with the Travelling Film Festival, includes 12 projects in development - mentored by ESP’s tutors & consultants during our annual development workshop, as well as 4 works in progress - also benefiting from tailor-made editing and distributing consulting.

In November 2022, the respective creative teams behind the selected projects in development got to work at the Development Workshop. The first WIP project was subsequently confirmed in December, selected in partnership with Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur and will be accompanied by three additional European projects in post-production.

The Book of Projects for the 2022|23 edition will shortly be available to download. Watch this space…

Programme (main activities)

Thursday, 9 February
14:30 - 17:30
Pitching and Q&A Live Event
All projects and participants will be presented to the professional audience during a hybrid event, where each pitch will be followed by a moderated Q&A.

Friday, 10 February
09:00 - 12:00 & 14:00 - 16:30
1:1 meetings - A full day of networking and one-to-one meetings with the project holders, with priority given to on site guests.

Monday, 13, Tuesday, 14, & Wednesday, 15 February
09:30 - 12:30 & 14:00 - 18:00
1:1 meetings - A full schedule of networking and one-to-one meetings with the project holders, with priority given to online guests.

Panel discussions

Tuesday, 14 February
16:15 - 17:15

INTRODUCTION TO GREEN PRODUCTION

Speakers: Giovanni Pompili, Producer (Kino Produzioni) and Head of Studies (Green Film Lab); Georg Zeller, Green Film Consultant

Green production involves the introduction of different practices during the pre-production and shooting of a film, which we are all curious to learn more about. But could we also look back and implement these mechanisms during the development of a project, and while we're at it, as green production seems to be gaining traction in the feature film industry, could short film adopt these processes to lay the groundwork for a healthy future industry? Through a discussion with the producer Giovanni Pompili and the green film consultant Georg Zeller our session will make a first foray into these topics.

Wednesday, 15 February
13:00 - 14:00

TRAINING & NETWORKING IN THE FEATURE FILM INDUSTRY: EXAMPLES OF EUROPEAN INITIATIVES

Speakers: Camille Ferrero, Head of International Relations (LIM - Less is more), Soňa Morgenthalová, Program Coordinator (Midpoint Institute), Greta Fornari, Funds Coordinator (Torino Film Lab)

European Short Pitch showcases short films in the making from all over Europe, let’s look at similar opportunities in the feature film scene. What are the specificities of these international initiatives, their objectives, organisation or participation requirements. We invite 3 renowned platforms (LIM, MIDPOINT INSTITUTE, TORINO FILM LAB) and their representatives to exchange with us and answer participants' questions.

Jury

Awards

European Short Pitch Award
granted by Région Bretagne
Aimed at the 12 projects and awarded by the European Short Pitch Jury:
€3.000 development grant

Awarded to: Bloom by Tamara Broćić

Music & Cinema Award
Aimed at the 12 projects and 4 works in progress:
Participation rights and invitation to the European Market for Film Music Composition “3rd Character” organised by the International Festival Music & Cinema Marseille

Awarded to: Boyfriend by Leesa Ulanova-Wilson & Braden Wilson

Distribution Award - Radiator IP Sales
Aimed at the 12 projects and 4 works in progress:
Consultation on distribution and promotion strategy provided by Radiator IP Sales (Belgium)

Awarded to: Place the Sun Sets; the West by Amin Zouiten

Mastering-in-kind Award - The Pack
Aimed at the 4 works in progress:
DCP mastering and 4K upscaling offered by post-production company The Pack (Belgium)

Awarded to: Honeymoon by Alkis Papastathopoulos