ANNOUNCEMENT
5th DOT.ON.THE.MAP INDUSTRY DAYS
18-20 April 2024
Limassol, Cyprus
In the framework of the 22nd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2024
The 5th edition of the
co-production, training and networking platform
for film professionals opens call for projects
Call for Projects: 19 December 2023 – 1 February 2024
Dot.on.the.Map Ιndustry Days, the co-production, training and networking platform for film industry professionals will hold its fifth edition in Limassol, Cyprus (18 – 20 April, 2024), in the framework of the 22nd Cyprus Film Days International Festival (12 - 20 April 2024). Τhe Cyprus Film Days IF is an institutional event of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture, organised by the Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture in collaboration with the Rialto Theatre.
Dot.on.the.Μap Industry Days is a co-production, training and networking platform that brings producers, directors and scriptwriters from the Mediterranean region, from across the three neighbouring continents of Cyprus, together with international film professionals in Limassol. It provides an opportunity to filmmakers to present their new feature film projects and network with international industry professionals.
Producers and directors will "pitch" their new feature film projects to representatives of the international film industry. Following group works and individual meetings, the filmmakers will take steps towards forming future collaborations with other filmmakers, international producers, financiers, sales agents, broadcasters, distributors, festival and film fund representatives.
The organisers' vision is the development of this initiative into a dynamic platform for artistic and financial synergies, which will contribute to the development of the art and business of filmmaking in Cyprus and the wider region, serving as a hub for films originating from the Mediterranean region.
Dot.on.the.Map Industry Days includes two (2) sections:
Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point co-production forum
Dot.on.the.Map Cinema Talks, a series of educational events for film professionals
5th Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point Co-production Forum
18-20 April 2024, Limassol, Cyprus
CALL FOR PROJECTS
Deadline to submit: 1 February, 2024
Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point announces this year's call for projects, which will remain open from the 19th of December 2023 to the 1st of February 2024.
The international co-production forum Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point provides filmmakers with the opportunity to pitch their projects to the international film industry and to find the right connections to get their projects co-produced, financed, developed and/or distributed.
Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point aims at a strong selection of projects, giving producers and directors the opportunity to present their projects to potential financial, development and distribution partners during a 3-day event in Cyprus.
Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point selects six to eight (6-8) feature-length fiction film projects currently in development and financing stage, that will be presented to a selection of international cinema professionals. Projects originate from countries οf the Mediterranean region, from across the three neighbouring continents of Cyprus: Europe, Africa and Asia. Film industry professionals attending are mainly producers, financiers, sales agents, distributors, representatives of film festivals and funds, development experts and broadcasters. The forum is implemented in partnership with Agora - Thessaloniki International Film Festival.
The producers and directors / scriptwriters of the projects selected for Dot.on.the.Map Meeting Point will pitch their projects in a pitching session, followed by a series of one-on-one meetings with interested professionals.
The application process opens on the 19th December 2023 and will remain open until the 1st of February 2024. For the general rules, selection criteria and the application process please visit https://www.cyprusfilmdays.com/dotcall-for-projects-2024/
Dot.on.the.Map Cinema Talks
Dot.on.the.Map Cinema Talks is a series of masterclasses, panel discussions, seminars and workshops by acclaimed industry professionals. Cinema Talks is open to film industry professionals and accredited festival guests. The programme of events will be announced soon.
