TorinoFilmLab FeatureLab 2027 — Development Lab for 1st and 2nd Features
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TorinoFilmLab FeatureLab 2027 — Development Lab for 1st and 2nd Features

TorinoFilmLab – Museo Nazionale del Cinema

November 5, 2026 (43 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Portugal (June), online (September), Turin, Italy (November)

Three workshops with tutors (two residential weeks, one online); accommodation with breakfast, lunches and some dinners during residential weeks; one-to-one industry meetings at the TFL Meeting Event; competition for TFL Production Awards (up to €50,000), MEDIA Co-Production Awards (€50,000 each) and partners' awards. Half-fee scholarships for participants from low-capacity countries, underrepr...

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Three workshops with tutors (two residential weeks, one online); accommodation with breakfast, lunches and some dinners during residential weeks; one-to-one industry meetings at the TFL Meeting Event; competition for TFL Production Awards (up to €50,000), MEDIA Co-Production Awards (€50,000 each) and partners' awards. Half-fee scholarships for participants from low-capacity countries, underrepresented groups or in proven need.

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Director-producer teams (plus a scriptwriter if on board) from anywhere, developing the director's 1st or 2nd feature (over 60 minutes: fiction, creative documentary, experimental, animation) at an advanced stage. A first draft of the script in English is required and shooting may not start before 1 December 2027. One application per filmmaker per year; former FeatureLab directors are not eligible. Good English is essential.

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Training, accommodation and most meals during residential workshops; eligible for TFL Production Awards up to €50,000 and MEDIA Co-Production Awards of €50,000
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Free to apply; participation fee €3,500 (+VAT) per team of two if selected, €2,300 for a third member; half-fee scholarships available