FILMER FORGE is the annual industry program of IN THE PALACE that includes: panels, industry meetings, pitching training and sessions, an interdisciplinary conference on short film, and a range of opportunities for formal and informal networking.

IN THE PALACE Pitching refers to filmmakers, writers and producers who seek producing, co-producing, funding, and development opportunities for their current or upcoming short film. It includes an educational module on how to pitch a film project led by national and international facilitators; film projects pitching session; and formal and informal industry meetings.

The initiative gets together previously selected filmmakers and producers from different countries who seek producing, funding, and development opportunities for their current or upcoming short film projects. Each project team/representative have a fixed time to present their project and answer questions raised by the panel and the professional audience. The competition is focused on the originality of the concept, the artistic and production potential of the project, and on how convincing was the pitch itself.

In the context of FILMER FORGE industry program, each year IN THE PALACE supports financially, technically and institutionally national and international new short film projects. 

If any questions arise or you need some additional information, please contact us on filmerforge@inthepalace.com