Open Doors Projects
The Open Doors Projects is a training program and international co-production platform for feature-length film projects in development from the African continent looking for international collaborations.
The Open Doors Projects is a training program and international co-production platform for feature-length film projects in development from the African continent looking for international collaborations.
Teams of directors and producers, after preparatory coaching, can connect with potential international partners for their projects.
The program will take place over three months in two phases: first, online between June and July, then onsite between August 7th and 12th 2025, in the framework of Locarno Film Festival and Locarno Pro.
At the end of the onsite program, a Jury will declare the winners of cash and in-kind awards.
The working language for the programs will be English. There is no fee for the application.
Register for free to the Open Doors ToolBox and read the publication “How To Prepare a Good Film Project Dossier” before applying to the programs. Please note that this resource is meant to explain what is requested in terms of content, while the layout and the graphics must be personalized.
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