AI Inspirational Lab in partnership with ACE Producers

For many producers within our industry, AI can feel like an immense and overwhelming space, crowded with endless streams of information.
The challenge lies in navigating this technological landscape without losing the essential collaborative synergy between human creativity and AI efficiency.

Developed by ACE Producers, Europe’s premier community of independent producers, the AI Inspirational Lab offers a solution for those eager to expand their knowledge in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving AI environment.
Through a series of interactive sessions and group work, the Lab provides producers with a comprehensive overview of current AI tools and practical ways to integrate them effectively into their production & business processes.

SUBMISSION & DEADLINE

• producers from Europe, Canada and Latin America are eligible to apply;
• It is possible to 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) and to the Inspirational Labs at the same time.

In order to submit your application and the required materials you need to create your own Eventival account and fill in the online form.

Deadline: 5 November 2025 23.59 CET

DATES & SELECTION

All Inspirational Labs activities will take place from 18 to 20 January 2026 in Trieste (up to 3-4 hours per day) and will be smoothly integrated with the WEMW Programme.
All applicants will be informed about the selection results in December 2025. 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.

PARTICIPATION FEE & SCHOLARSHIPS

In case of selection, the participation fee is € 250 EUR, including WEMW & Trieste Film Festival accreditation, tuition fee and lunches. Travel costs and accommodation are not included.

* The participation fee will be waived for all Ukrainian selected participants.

** Thanks to the support of the following partners over 50 producers from these partner regions/countries will be able to access partial/full scholarships:
Catalan Films, ACAU – Agencia del Cine y el Audiovisual del Uruguay, CNC Moldovan National Film Center,  Cinéforom, Estonian Film Institute, Cyprus Cinema Office, Czech Film Center, Film Center of Montenegro, Film Commission Vallée d’Aoste, Fondazione Sardegna Film Commission, Greek Film Center, Hessenfilm&Medien, ICAA – Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute, IDM Film & Music Commission Südtirol,  Lithuanian Film Center, Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM), National Film Centre of Latvia, North Macedonia Film Agency, Polish Film Institute, Projecto Paradiso, RE-ACT, Toscana Film Commission, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds
Please contact us at inspiration@wemw.it for further info.

WEMW INFO SESSION

If you wish to get more info about the Inspirational Labs, Films x Games Connection Hub and the EAVE Slate, please join our INFO SESSION October 1 from 15.00 to 16.00 (CET timezone).
To confirm your attendance please fill in our registration form no later than September 26.