10/06/2026
Ανακοινώθηκαν οι συμμετοχές του 𝗟𝗲𝘁❜𝘀 𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀❗ 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Το εργαστήριο pitching ταινιών μικρού μήκους θα πραγματοποιηθεί από τις έως τις 18 Ιουνίου στο Ζάγκρεμπ της Κροατίας, με αποκορύφωμα το τελικό Pitching Forum στις 18 Ιουνίου, όπου θα απονεμηθούν βραβεία και διακρίσεις, με πρώτο έπαθλο αξίας 3.000€ για την καλύτερη παρουσίαση. 🏆
🇬🇷 Την Ελλάδα θα εκπροσωπήσει το έργο 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 σε σενάριο/σκηνοθεσία του Βαγγέλη Δικόπουλου και παραγωγή της Ιωάννας Μπολομύτη (Atalante Productions S.A.).
Πρόκειται για μία πρωτοβουλία των Γραφείων Creative Europe MEDIA από 10 διαφορετικές χώρες (Ελλάδα, Εσθονία, Κροατία, Κύπρος, Μάλτα, Μαυροβούνιο, Ουγγαρία, Σερβία, Σλοβενία, Τσεχία). 🥳
Ευχόμαστε καλή τύχη σε όλες τις ομάδες που συμμετέχουν και αναμένουμε τα τελικά αποτελέσματα! ✨
🎬 Let's Pitch Some Shorts! 2026 – 11 Emerging Voices from Across Europe!
📍 Zagreb, Croatia | 🗓️ 15 – 18 June 2026
🎤 Public Pitching Forum: 18 June, 10:30 AM, Kaptol Cinema Boutique
📝 Registration required: rebrand.ly/rifl9zj !
📣 The Creative Europe Desk – MEDIA Office Croatia proudly announces the 11 selected short film projects for the 11th edition of Let's Pitch Some Shorts!, the international workshop and pitching forum spotlighting Europe's most promising emerging talents, taking place from 15 to 17 June 2026 at the University VERN', including the pitching forum, to be held on 18/6/2026 starting at 10:30 AM at the Kaptol Cinema Boutique in Zagreb.
This edition received a record-breaking 78 applications, out of which 11 standout projects were chosen — representing a powerful blend of storytelling voices from Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Malta, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.
🎞️ Selected Projects & Creative Teams:
🇨🇾 Lost Boys | Writer/Director: Christos Artemiou
🇲🇪 About The Dead | Writer/Director: Matija Jovanović · Producer: Makina d.o.o.
🇨🇿 Time, Space and Everything in Between | Writer/Director: Savva Dolomanov · Producers: FAMU & 8Heads Productions
🇪🇪 A Storm in a Teacup | Writer/Director: Teele Dunkley · Producer: Ajafilmid
🇬🇷 The Killing of An Angry Student | Writer/Director: Vangelis Dikopoulos · Producer: Atalanti AE
🇭🇷 The Shallow Sea of Granny Dora | Writer/Director: Petra Cicvarić · Producer: Noa Nikolić (Woodz production)
🇭🇷 Reverse Cowgirl | Writer/Director: Timna Tomiša · Producers: Jelena Mađarić & Karla Lulić (Dobar film)
🇭🇺 Once In A Lifetime | Writer/Director: Bálint Erkel · Producer: Evelyn Balogh (Non Lieu Film Productions)
🇲🇹 I Wanna Be Your Dog | Writer/Director/Producer: Angélique Muller
🇸🇮 Bloody Honour | Writer/Director: Jurij Drevenšek
🇷🇸 Two Peach Juices | Writer/Director: Lora Džolić · Producer: Bludni Sin
🎓 Led by Acclaimed Mentor: Roshanak Behesht Nedjad / In Good Company 🥳
An award-winning German producer and EAVE mentor, Roshanak brings decades of experience from across the international film industry. Her film Mission Ulja Funk premiered at Berlinale and exemplifies the kind of bold, youthful energy she will help cultivate throughout this year's workshop.
🏆 Prizes & Opportunities:
👉 €3,000 for the best pitch
👉 Baltic Pitching Forum Award — online script consultancy + one accreditation to the 2026 Baltic Pitching Forum (incl. three nights' accommodation)
👉 International Screen Institute Award — participation in the Market Ready Programme, Vienna, 19–23 October, 2026
👉 Free accreditation to the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market 2027 for the main winner
👉 Consultancy prize from European Short Pitch
👉 Festival & distribution strategy support from Sayonara Film
👉 T-Port Online Market offers all participating filmmakers the hosting of their films on its online platform connecting short films with the international film industry, as well as a 50% discount for its next online training session in July (regular price €69, discounted to €35).
Collaboration 🤝
In collaboration with the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry / Cinema de Demain / Festival de Cannes: two accreditations are offered to the chosen project-holders, granting access to the 4-day industry events in Cannes FF 2027.
🧑⚖️ 2026 Jury:
Rimante Daugelaite (Baltic Pitching Forum)
Florian Fernandez (SFC | Rendez-vous Industry / Cinéma de Demain / Festival de Cannes)
Esther Krausz (International Screen Institute)
Adam Selo (Sayonara Film)
Kruno Trninić (screenwriter & director)
🤝 Organised by:
The Creative Europe MEDIA Desks from Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia in collaboration with:
Film Center of Montenegro, Arts Council Malta and Organisation for European Programmes and Cultural Relations (Cyprus)
✨ Let's Pitch Some Shorts! is not only a professional training platform but a safe and inclusive space for the exchange of diverse perspectives, underrepresented voices, and bold new storytelling.
More info here: rebrand.ly/nhg7rdd !
Creative Europe Desk - MEDIA Office Croatia
Kreativní Evropa(Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Czechia)
Filmski centar Crne Gore
Desk za Kreativnu Evropu - Crna Gora
Creative Europe Desk Cyprus
Organisation for European Programmes & Cultural Relations - ΟΕΠΠΣ
Γραφείο Δημιουργική Ευρώπη MEDIA - Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Greece
Kreatív Európa Iroda
Loov Euroopa(Creative Europe MEDIA Desk Estonia)
CED Slovenia(MEDIA)
Desk Kreativna Evropa Srbija
Arts Council Malta
Sayonara Film
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market
European Short Pitch
Baltic Pitching Forum
International Screen Institute
T-Port Online Film Market
Kaptol Boutique Cinema
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