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International Department of FAMU

As part of the international pitching forum ECAM FORUM 2025 (June 10-13, 2025, Madrid), FAMU has the opportunity to present one project. The selected project will have the opportunity to pitch (in English) to foreign film industry professionals and participate in one-to-one meetings. In addition, ECAM FORUM will offer a rich accompanying program including networking events, expert discussions and masterclasses.

ECAM FORUM takes place at Matadero Madrid, a dynamic multidisciplinary center in the center of Madrid. In 2025, it will begin cooperation with foreign film schools and open to projects outside of Spain.

The selected project will receive accreditation for full participation in the forum.

CONDITIONS

FAMU will conduct an internal selection and nominate 5-6 projects, from which one final project will be selected by ECAM FORUM representatives.

 

  • applications is open for students in their final year of BA or MA studies, students awaiting final exams or FAMU graduates within 3 years of graduation
  • the project must have a producer who is a student or graduate of FAMU (within 3 years of graduation)
  • the project must have a first draft of the script
  • the call is intended only for short films - FICTION / NON-FICTION / ANIMATION
  • the application must also include a synopsis, budget and financial plan of the project
  • projects should have international potential and be able to make the most of the opportunities that ECAM FORUM will offer.

 

 

  • In the case of mandatory participation in the presentation of topics of FAMU joint exercises, attendance will be taken into account in the decision-making process.
  • The final selection will also be determined by the statement of the department management, which is requested by the FAMU International Department and is therefore not provided by the students.
  • Nominated projects will be assessed by ECAM FORUM representatives according to the following evaluation criteria:
    • Coherence and artistic quality of the project
    • Economic and budgetary viability
    • Applicant profile

 

Selected participants will receive:

  • accommodation for 2 participants (director and producer) will be provided by ECAM FORUM (the exact number of nights will be determined according to the program of the forum focused on short films).
  • travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by FAMU through the Center for the Support of the Distribution of Artistic Outputs.

APPLICATION

  • Application deadline: March 17, 2025 - ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
  • Faculty nominations will be announced by March 27, 2025, the list will be published on the FAMU website.
  • Projects selected through the internal selection must prepare application documentation (all in English) by April 3, which will include
    • synopsis
    • director's notes
    • production notes
    • bio/filmography of the producer, director and screenwriter
    • project status
    • budget and financial plan
    • first draft of the script

CONTACT

Mgr. Andrea Petrovičová – contact person
Project Manager
Administration of Foreign Cooperation and Mentoring Program
Pedagogical and Employee Mobility (Outgoing)

Tel.: +420 234 244 339
E-mail: international.relations@famu.cz