FOCAL Medici and Filling the Gap are two examples of European forums for decision-makers of film funding organisations at national or international level respectively producers. Both are during the autumn arranging meetings hosted by Film i Väst in Göteborg.
FOCAL Medici
From 9 to 12 October 2024 Film i Väst is hosting FOCAL Medici, a unique annual training and exchange forum, designed exclusively for decision-makers of film funding organisations at national or international level. It leverages peer-to-peer exchanges to share best practices, inspire creative policymaking and enhance cultural strategies.
The programme is tailored to the specific needs of public film funders and is presented by highly qualified experts from the audiovisual industry.
Over 2.5 days, participants engage in in-depth discussions, evaluate existing funding schemes and programmes, and gain valuable insights into the evolving film landscape.
The 13th edition of the Medici workshop will focus on:
- Harnessing AI for Film Funding Institutions.
- How Can Selective and Automatic Film Funding Coexist?
- How Does Film Funding Deal with Political Responsibility and Demands?
Filling the Gap
Filling the Gap is a course aimed for 16 Nordic producers with at least 3 years of experience.
The courses are developed by Noemi Ferrer, founder and CEO of Yes & Noe and film-commissioner at the Icelandic Film Centre & Tina í Dali Wagner, former head of postgraduate training at The Danish Film School, former head of The Faroese Film Institute, CEO of Filmgreb.
There is a lack of skills development among Nordic producers. As a result, Filling the Gap is a time-efficient and cohesive course consisting of 4 modules held three times between late October 24 to mid-January 25. The course provides the participants with a powerful networking community to support your future endeavors. The ambition is to create a healthy balance between artistic ambition, leadership, and business, to optimize the teams wellbeing, update the knowledge about international financing, and reinforce your business identity, enabling you to appear unique and strong in the market.
