Program 2025

18:00
WELCOME RECEPTION

10:30

PANEL: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WESTERN BALKANS FILM SCENE

Attending the Representatives of: Kosovo Center of Cinematography, Film Centre of Montenegro, North Macedonian Film Agency, Ministry of Culture (Albania)

11:45

PRESENTATION: Bridging Borders – Coproduction and Distribution Opportunities for the Cinema and Audiovisual Sector of the Western Balkan Countries and Italy. Strengthening a shared production and distribution system among the creative industries of these regions.
13.00

LUNCH BREAK

15:00

PITCH BALKAN WORKSHOP – Introduction of projects, participants, and mentor Luca Cabriolu
16:00

PANEL: POWER OF WOMAN IN BALKAN FILM INDUSTRY
Insider’s tips about co-productions and distribution.
MODERATOR: Graziella Bildesheim (European Film Academy)

17:00
PRESENTATION: “AI in my hand” is aimed at young authors aged 16 to 26, with the main goal of discovering and promoting new talent in the audiovisual scene. The program focuses on new tools that assist them in setting free their creativity and developing their projects.

Case studies of participants working closely with professional tutors, who will follow them on their artistic and professional journey, helping them to enter the audiovisual industry.

18.00

OFFICIAL RECEPTION courtesy of Italian Cultural Institute of Tirana

10:30

PITCH BALKAN WORKSHOP – Rehearse with Luca Cabriolu

10:30
PANEL: Co-production and Distribution Strategies

11:45
PANEL: FESTIVALS, MARKETS, AND PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION

PARTICIPANTS:

13:00
LUNCH BREAK

15:00
PANEL: THE FILM SALEUCIAL PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS
PARTICIPANTS:

16:00
PANEL: Beyond Traditional Film Funding: The Role of Angel Investitors and VCs in Financing the Audiovisual Industry
PARTICIPANTS: Max Gurvic

20:00
RECEPTION

10:00

PITCH BALKAN – Presentation of Balkan Projects

Moderated by Luca Cabriolu

11:15
COFFE BREAK

11:30

PITCH BALKAN – Presentation of Balkan Projects

Moderated by Luca Cabriolu

13.00

LUNCH

15:00

PITCH BALKAN – One-on-One Meetings

20:00

WRAP PARTY

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