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Schweizer Filmschaffende haben die Möglichkeit, sowohl an MEDIA-geförderten, als auch an durch die MEDIA-Ersatzmassnahmen unterstützten Weiterbildungen teilzunehmen. Die Workshops bieten ganz nebenbei exzellente Möglichkeiten zur internationalen Vernetzung.
MEDIA Desk Suisse publiziert die Get Trained!-Broschüre mit Kurzbeschreibungen aller Weiterbildungen, aufgeteilt nach folgenden Bereichen:
- Drehbuch und Entwicklung von Spiel-, Dokumentar und Animationsfilmen, sowie TV-Serien
- Produktion, Koproduktion und Postproduktion
- Management, Recht, Nachhaltigkeit
- Marketing, Vertrieb, Auswertung
- Mentoring, Networking
Schweizer Filmschaffende haben normalerweise zu allen in unserer Broschüre aufgelisteten Veranstaltungen Zugang. Personen mit zusätzlicher Nationalität eines EU- oder Creative Europe-Mitgliedslandes empfehlen wir, diese Nationalität bei der Anmeldung anzugeben. Sollten Sie wegen Ihrer Schweizer Nationalität abgelehnt werden, geben Sie uns bitte bescheid.
Weiterbildungszuschüsse
Um die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Schweizer Filmbranche und die europäische Vernetzung zu fördern, stellt das Bundesamt für Kultur im Rahmen der MEDIA-Ersatzmassnahmen Zuschüsse für die Teilnahme an MEDIA oder MEDIA-Ersatzmassnahmen geförderten Weiterbildungen zur Verfügung. Weitere Infos dazu hier.
Aktuelle Deadlines
Script Development
AI Storytelling Bootcamp | Series Mania Institute
This 3-day bootcamp focuses on how AI can support, expand, and challenge creative processes in fiction development and text-based creative work. Participants learn how to use generative AI for content creation and also as a creative sparring partner or virtual editorial colleague. Explore how virtual target audiences can be integrated into the development process and test the latest AI tools. Understand the legal and ethical considerations surrounding AI in creative industries.
For: screenwriters, producers, development executives, story editors, agents
Date & Location: 25.11.-02.12.2025, online
Deadline: 07.11.2025
ComedyLab | TorinoFilmLab
Writers and comedy writers/performers collaborate to develop amusing feature film projects. Both targets can apply with or without a project. The programme comprises one two-day long preliminary workshop and 3 week-long residential modules (April, June and November).
For: screenwriters, comedy writers/performers
Date & Location: March-Novemeber 2026, Torino (IT), Flanders (BE), (PL)
Deadline: 12.12.2025
Eureka Series | Series Mania Institute
A 6-week programme designed to prepare emerging screenwriters to join professional writers’ rooms and master the unique demands of serial storytelling. participants improve their ability to collaborate, navigate creative discussions, and construct engaging narratives as a team, all under the guidance of experienced industry professionals.
For: screenwriters
Date & Location: 17.02-27.03.2026, Lille (FR)
Deadline: 03.11.2025
LIM² - Less is More | Le Group Ouest
Around 50 projects will be selected for three online sessions and masterclasses, aimed at supporting the early stages of development through innovative tools and methodologies. Among those projects, 16 will be invited to join the main LIM on-site programme, dedicated to the development of their first, second, or third feature film.
For: writers, directors
Date & Location: January - October 2026
Deadline: 15.10.2025
MIDPOINT Feature Launch | Midpoint Institute
A 7-month project, script and skills development programme consisting of several online sessions and three on-site workshops with networking platform for directorial debuts or second features. The core is dedicated to 9 teams of writer and/or director and to 3 aspiring script consultants who follow the whole script development process.
For: teams of writer and/or director of first or second feature film, and producer, script-consultants
Date & Location: 15.03.-27.09.2026, Prague, Pilsen, Karlovy Vary (CZ)
Deadline: 13.10.2025
ScriptLab & ScriptLab Story Editing | TorinoFilmLab
A year-long programme where 16 film projects in development are brought together, guided by experienced tutors through group work, one-on-one sessions, masterclasses with industry professionals and a final presentation at the TFL Meeting Event, where participants pitch their projects to international producers, sales agents, and key decision-makers.
For: screenwriters, directors, script consultants, producers, development executives, readers for production companies/film funds
Date & Location: April-November 2025, (LU), Tartu (EE), Torino (IT)
Deadline: 03.11.2025
Writers Campus | Series Mania Institut
A one week-long workshop for screenwriters with a live-action project in development. Participants prepare to pitch their project at the Series Mania Forum through intensive mentoring and masterclasses with industry experts. They gain key skills in project development, pitching, and professional networking.
For: scriptwriters
Date & Location: 19.-16-03-2026, Lille (FR)
Deadline: 27.10.2025
Project Development
CEE Animation Workshop | Slovene Animated Film Association DSAF
A one-year training programme for animation projects and filmmakers with or without a project. It comprises four one-week modules (two online, two on-site) on the topics of project development, financing, production and pitch training.
For: producers and their teams
Date & Location: Feb. - Oct. 2026, Lillehammer (NO)
Deadline: 03.11.2025
EURODOC | EURODOC
The 3-weeks programme aims to help producers in the artistic and financial development of their documentary project, to improve their knowhow in terms of international co-production and company management, reinforce the skills independent production requires and significantly expand their professional network. It further includes in-depth one-on-one sessions with industry experts.
For: producers
Date & Location: Mach-June 2026, tbc
Deadline: 26.11.2025
FeatureLab | TorinoFilmLab
A 1st and 2nd feature films training programme, for projects at an advanced development stage. The lab focuses on artistic and creative aspects, as well as production and promotion strategies. Ten creative teams of director and producer are selected to take part in 2 week-long residential modules (June and November) and 1 online module (September).
For: teams of director and producer (with a scriptwriter, if on board)
Date & Location: June-Novemeber 2026, locations tbc
Deadline: 02.12.2025
Masterschool | Documentary Campus
In this 10-month programme participants get the opportunity to develop a factual film/TV/digital project in a market-focused environment. It consists of workshops and webinars, individual mentorship and 1-on-1 consultancy with industry experts and networking opportunities in the most important European Documentary Markets.
For: writers, directors, producers, teams
Date & Location: March 2026 - November 2026, Copenhagen (DK), Munich and Halle (DE)
Deadline: 01.12.2025
SeriesLab & SeriesLab Story Editing | TorinoFilmLab
SeriesLab, a training programme for international teams of writers and producers to develop original, commercially viable TV series, offering workshops, online sessions, and tutor support through the full process from concept to pilot development. SeriesLab Story Editing, a hands-on module for professionals who wish to act as story editors alongside writers, director-writers, and creative producers, learning to shape series projects into marketable packages. Both strands culminate in a final pitch to industry professionals and aim to foster deep understanding of TV development, storytelling, and market-oriented production.
For: teams of writers or writer-directors and their producers, story consultants, producers, readers for production companies/film funds, development executives, story editors
Date & Location: June-November 2026, (PL), Torino (IT)
Deadline: 17.12.2025
Co-Production
European Co-Production - Legal and Financial Aspects | Erich Pommer Institut
The 3-day workshop offers insights into the making of several recent European co-productions as well as a comprehensive overview of the legal and financial elements of co-productions. This workshop provides valuable expertise from renowned European producers and leading industry experts plus plenty of networking opportunities and collaborative group activities.
For: film and TV professionals interested in co-production
Date & Location: 27.-29.11.2025, Berlin (DE)
Deadline: 27.10.2025
Production & Post-Production
Digital Production Essentials | Erich Pommer Institut
This 3-days workshop provides insights into digital audiovisual production, including practical tips for using digital workflows in film and TV projects. Participants will work in groups and visit a European film studio to see the technology in action.
For: producers
Date & Location: 20.-22.11.2025, Berlin (DE)
Deadline: 01.11.2025
MIDPOINT Editing Room | Midpoint Institute
A pool of tutors examines the rough cut of feature films and analyses them together with the film teams within an online consultation.
For: teams of editors and directors with a feature film in rough-cut stage
Date and location: online
No deadline
Production Value | FOCAL
An 8-day workshop on the scheduling and budgeting of European feature films and limited series. The first group consists of 7 line producers and 7 assistant directors, who will be paired. Each team is given a “real” film project for which they must create a shooting schedule and a budget. Each team is supported by a group of experts.
For: junior line producers, production managers, assistant directors, producers
Date and location: 09.-17.01.2026, Noordwijk (NL)
Deadline: 10.11.2025
Management, Legal, Sustainability
ACE Animation Special | ACE Producers
16 to 18 producers will be selected for the 6-day workshop, preferably with a long-form/feature-length animation project at concept stage. The workshop will offer sessions on animatic story development, international production workflows, the creative dynamics of animation production, financing strategies and international distribution. Group sessions, plenary sessions and one-to-one meetings will be included as well.
For: producers
Date & Location: 17.-22.03.2026, Dingle (IE)
Deadline: 22.10.2025
Cartoon Business | CARTOON - Association Européenne du Film d'Animation
The training seminar event offers didactic presentations about the animation business by key animation players, one-to-one meetings and social events for the industry. A new feature is additionally introduced this year: The Business Clinic. It will allow participants, including newer entrants to the industry, to ask specific business related questions and receive targeted advice from experienced consultants.
For: animation professionals
Date & Location: 12.-14.11.2025, Brussels (BE)
Deadline: 01.11.2025
eTrainings | Erich Pommer Institut
The eTrainings are on-demand online courses for the Film and TV industry. International experts speak on diverse topics such as Green Production, Pitching, Change Management, Co-Production, Agile Innovation Management, Storytelling, Agreements, Negotiation and Rights Management.
For: industry professionals
Date & Location: on-demand, online
No deadline
For more trainings please check out FOCAL, the Swiss Foundation for professional training in cinema and audiovisual media.