The workshops will provide participants with hands-on experience and expert guidance in key aspects of film and TV production, including project development, financing, and distribution, with a particular emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a modern tool for industry success.
Key Focus Areas:
- Development & Packaging – Understanding how to build a strong development slate and
effectively package projects. (Online) - Finance & Production – Learning financing structures, budget planning, and production
workflows. (Online) - Distribution, Marketing & AI – Exploring distribution strategies, marketing essentials, and
the impact of AI on the industry. (In-person,)
Target Participants
The programme is open to professionals from various tiers of the Maltese film and TV industry:
- TIER 1: Local Production Companies committed to developing Intellectual Property (IP)
and packaging projects beyond their service model. - TIER 2: Individual producers, including line producers and unit managers, who aim to
establish a production company and develop a slate of projects in TV and film. - TIER 3: Writers, Directors, Writer-Directors, and below-the-line filmmakers, including
Heads of Departments (HODs). - TIER 4: Executives and government administrators working within the Maltese screen
entertainment industry. - TIER 5: Supporting services, including lawyers and accountants with industry relevance.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Personal Details: Name, Address, Nationality
- CV/Biography & Filmography: Demonstrating relevant industry experience.
- Statement of Intent (1 Page): Explaining why the applicant wants to participate and how
it will impact their career or company. - Project or Slate Details:
A. For Companies: A development slate including synopses, treatments, and decks (if
available).
B. For Individuals: A detailed proposal of a project in development
(synopsis/treatment/deck required). - Capacity Limitation: A maximum of 20 participants will be selected based on the
strength of their project proposal, experience, and statement coherence. - Financial Considerations: While there is no participation fee, selected participants must
cover their own travel costs for the in-person sessions .
Key Dates and Notes
- Applications Open: April 9th, 2025
- Application Deadline: April 30th, 2025
- Participants must be available for all the 9 sessions
- Online and in person sessions will be recorded for educational purposes.
- Only one participant per team may join the online sessions at a time. Team members can
switch attendance as needed. - Click here to download the guidelines
- If you are interested, please send the required documentation to filmunit.acm@artscouncil.mt to apply.
