MIDPOINT Cold Open is designed to train the skills of independent producers interested in shifting from feature films to fiction series content.

Offering practical knowledge connected to the developing, producing and financing of drama series content in Europe, the program will familiarize its participants with the current landscape, industry preferences and will compare the narrative and concept structures of feature films and scripted series as well as supply hands-on skills of financing and distributing of drama content.

The one-off event consists of lectures, group sessions and individual consultations. The program runs in English language.

The program targets independent producers, with a background in feature film producing, aspiring to shift to high end series content. The program’s graduates will acquire knowledge and skills connected to the processes of producing and financing series, and will get acquainted with European television industry landscape.

The program is participant-based, only one producer per company is accepted.

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.

Deadline: November 30, 2020.    

Eligible countries
*all Europe (focus: the CEE region & Italy)
*Israel

Participation Fee
150 EUR per participant
The tuition and the WEMW online accreditation with access to the complete market programme are offered within the participation fee.

Contact person
Katarina Tomkova
Program Coordinator
katarina.tomkova@amu.cz