WEMW 2027 is about to return to Trieste from 17 to 19 January with a rich programme of activities for a 3-day deep dive into the market’s latest trends. Let’s get ready for this new edition by taking a closer look at the different sections!
INSPIRATIONAL LABS
—deadline: October 30
The Inspirational Labs are a series of initiatives run in collaboration with leading training programmes and meant to encourage producers to develop new content and explore new business models. Thanks to the support of over 30 regional and national film funds* more than 80 producers will be able to benefit from special conditions to cover their participation costs.
Explore the different Labs available this year:
__AMAZING INTELLIGENCE, finding a way between human ability and AI efficiency
in partnership with ACE Producers
__ANIMA SPIRIT, a journey into the exciting and complex world of animated film production
in partnership with CEE Animation Workshop
__COLD OPEN, a hands-on workshop if you’re interested in moving into drama series contents
in partnership with MIDPOINT Institute
__DOCS MEET SERIES, a key to produce high-end creative docuseries within an international perspective
in partnership with EURODOC
__GENRE RULES, an extensive guide to the inner workings of genre cinema
in partnership with the Fantastic Film Forum of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & SUBMISSION
__Producers from all over the world are eligible to apply
__One can apply to max 3 different labs, but in case of selection it will be possible to attend one Inspirational Lab only
__It is possible to apply to more than one WEMW section (Co-Production Forum, Works in Progress, EAVE Slate, Films x Games) and to max 3 different the Inspirational Labs at the same time
In order to submit your application and the required materials you need to create your own account and fill in the online form following this link.
The deadline is October 30, 23:59 CET.
DATES & SELECTION
All Inspirational Labs activities will take place from 17 to 19 January 2027 in Trieste and will be smoothly integrated with the WEMW Programme.
All applicants will be informed about the selection results in December 2026. The final selection will be primarily based on the applicant’s profile and motivation, and all selected participants will have the opportunity to join the full WEMW programme.
FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS
In case of selection, the participation fee** is € 250, including WEMW & Trieste Film Festival accreditation, tuition fee and lunches. Travel costs and accommodation are not included.
_* Thanks to the support of the following regional and national funds over 80 producers from these partner regions/countries will be able to access partial/full scholarships: ALCA Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ACAU – Agencia del Cine y Audiovisual, Albanian National Center of Cinematography, Apulia Film Commission, Arktisk Film Norge, Bulgarian Film Institute, Catalan Films, CCA-Film and Audiovisual Center, CNC Moldovan National Film Center, Czech Film Center, Estonian Film Institute, Film Commission Vallée d’Aoste, Film Fund Luxembourg, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center, Hessenfilm&Medien, IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol, Lithuanian Film Center, MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, National Film Center of Latvia, Netherlands Film Fund, North Macedonia Film Agency, Polish Film Institute, Projecto Paradiso, RE-ACT (Croatian Audiovisual Centre, Film Centre of Montenegro, FVG Audiovisual Fund, Slovenian Film Centre), Screen Flanders, Swedish Film Institute, Toscana Film Commission, Veneto Film Commission.
_** The participation fee will be waived for all Ukrainian selected participants
CONTACTS
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__IMPACT ZONE, a co-creation workshop to make your film an impactful change in society
in partnership with ESoDoc
__SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP, well-being and success for women in film
in partnership with International Screen Institute
__UNLOCKING CAPITAL, empowering producers to work with private investors
in partnership with Investors Circle - Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes
WEMW 2027 is organised by the FVG Audiovisual Fund, in collaboration with the Trieste Film Festival and EAVE, and thanks to the precious and constant support of Creative Europe MEDIA, MIC - Direzione Generale per il Cinema, CEI – Central European Initiative, Catalan Films, Film Center Serbia, CICLIC - Centre-Val de Loire Region and the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The 2027 East & West Focus Polish Film Institute, CCA-Film and Audiovisual Center, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Screen Flanders, Film Fund Luxembourg and the Netherlands Film Fund.
Inspirational Labs & Film x Games Connection Hub partners: ACE Producers, CEE Animation Workshop, ESoDoc, EURODOC, Fantastic Film Forum of the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival, International Screen Institute, Investors Circle - Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes, MIDPOINT Institute, SpielFabrique.
Inspirational Labs & EAVE Slate supporters: ALCA Nouvelle-Aquitaine, ACAU – Agencia del Cine y Audiovisual, Albanian National Center of Cinematography, Apulia Film Commission, Arktisk Film Norge, Bulgarian Film Institute, Catalan Films, CCA-Film and Audiovisual Center, CNC Moldovan National Film Center, Czech Film Center, Estonian Film Institute, Film Commission Vallée d’Aoste, Film Fund Luxembourg, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center, Hessenfilm&Medien, IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol, LA INCUBADORA ECAM, Lithuanian Film Center, MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein, National Film Center of Latvia, Netherlands Film Fund, North Macedonia Film Agency, Polish Film Institute, Projecto Paradiso, RE-ACT (Croatian Audiovisual Centre, Film Centre of Montenegro, FVG Audiovisual Fund, Slovenian Film Centre), Screen Flanders, Swedish Film Institute, Toscana Film Commission, Veneto Film Commission.
