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Join our new training series for emerging filmmakers - in-person or online. Supported by: Creative Europe MEDIA German Federal Film Board (FFA) In collaboration with: Baltic Pitching Forum International Short Film Festival Cyprus ShorTO Film Market Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market - Talents Connexion Encourage Film Talent SFC | Rendez-vous Industry, as part of the Cinéma de Demain at the Festival de Cannes
Are you a filmmaker looking for practical guidance to navigate the film industry? The TalentBridge is a new training series for emerging filmmakers.
Choose between affordable online workshops or immersive in-person training (or a mixture of both), aimed at helping filmmakers develop expertise in film distribution, career development, and professional networking.
We’re looking for directors, screenwriters, producers, and creative teams – whether you’re a film school graduate, self-taught filmmaker, or director-producer partnership – with 1-3 short films behind you, ready to take your next professional steps into the industry.
Unlike traditional programs, the online portion of TalentBridge offers five independent, affordable 4-hour workshops you can attend based on YOUR current needs. Online workshops require no lengthy applications and no rigid cohort commitment. Choose one session or all five – it’s your path to build.
In addition, our in-person workshops will take place throughout the year, in partnership with the Baltic Pitching Forum, International Short Film Festival Cyprus, Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market – Talents Connexion, Encourage Film Talent, and SFC | Rendez-vous Industry, as part of the Cinéma de Demain at the Festival de Cannes. A hybrid in-person and online workshop will also take place during ShorTO Film Market. These in-depth, multi-day workshops will immerse participants in the short film world, meeting a variety of professionals and learning how to navigate the festival world as a filmmaker.
Each workshop is led by T-Port’s Managing Director, Amos Geva, alongside a rotating roster of industry experts including fund representatives, producers, sales agents, technology specialists, and diversity consultants. Learn in focused small groups (places are limited) where your voice is heard and your questions are answered.
Supported by the Creative Europe MEDIA program and the German Federal Film Board (FFA), these workshops represent the next evolution in our mission to nurture the newest generation of film talent, facilitating your journey into the professional film industry.
We will send out opportunities for you to join the workshops throughout the year. Sign up to our newsletter so that you don’t miss out on any of the deadlines.
SESSION 1 | Thursday, 26 March 2026
Funding & Pitching
Navigate the European funding landscape (MEDIA, Creative Europe, co-production) and master your pitch to funders and partners. Leave with a personalized funding roadmap.
SESSION 2 | Mon, 4 May 2026 (Apply now! More information here)
Festival Strategy & Alternative Distribution
The training session covers audience design fundamentals, festival strategy, sales and programming relationships, and marketing language. Includes interactive case studies, one-on-one feedback on participant materials, and small-group consultations.
Led by Marketing Producer & Strategic Publicist Kathleen McInnis and Festival Programmer & Artistic Consulant Enrico Vannucci
SESSION 3 | Weds, 1 July 2026 (applications open June 1, 2026)
Marketing & Networking
Build visibility for your film and yourself through marketing campaign development, networking simulations, and personal brand optimisation.
SESSION 4 | Thursday, 17 September 2026 (applications open Monday, Aug 17, 2026)
AI & Innovation
Our signature session – Hands-on experimentation with AI tools for filmmaking, inclusive storytelling frameworks, and cross-platform opportunities (gaming, interactive, VR/AR). This is where TalentBridge stands apart.
SESSION 5 | Week of 23 November 2026 (applications open Monday, Oct 27, 2026)
Market Navigation & Career Strategy
Real-world practice at ShorTO film market. Pre-market strategy session, on-site support, and post-market integration. Learn market navigation by doing it. Design a sustainable filmmaking career with portfolio diversification, financial planning, resilience building, and comprehensive 1/3/5-year roadmapping. This session is online and includes an optional in-person experience.
Upcoming Workshops
May 17-20 2026 SFC | Rendez-vous Industry led by Cinéma de Demain at the Cannes Film Festival – Marché du Film (Applications closed.)
Baltic Pitching Forum – Vilnius, Lithuania, October 2026 (Applications open Summer 2026)
International Short Film Festival of Cyprus, October 2026 (Applications open Summer 2026)
Programmes will be led by T-Port’s Director Amos Geva.
Please note that advance registration is required due to limited capacity.
For any questions, please contact us at info@tportmarket.com
“T-Port was exceptionally supportive before, during, and after the workshop, always ready to answer our questions and connect us with the right people.”
– Maissa Lihedheb, director of “Samra’s Dollhouse”
“Everything I learned there wasn’t covered in my film school. The support and attention to detail at T-Port were crucial for me.”
– Inbar Shtiglitz, director of “Red Heart”
What Sets Us Apart:
Flexibility You Need – Traditional programs require 6-12 month commitments and €3,000-8,000+ upfront. TalentBridge lets you attend individual sessions based on your current needs, with affordable per-session pricing.
Future-Forward Content – While other programs barely mention AI or new technologies, we dedicate an entire session to hands-on AI experimentation, inclusive storytelling, and cross-platform innovation
Teams Welcome – Director-producer partnerships encouraged! We know many filmmakers work in creative teams formed during film school. Register together and receive a team discount.
Immediately Practical – No theory-heavy lectures. Every session includes hands-on exercises and you leave with completed action plans, templates, and tools ready to use immediately.
No Application Required – There’s no gatekeeping for our online sessions, although sign up ASAP due to limited space. If you’re an emerging filmmaker ready to learn, you’re welcome.
13:00-13:15 – Welcome & Participant Introductions
13:15-14:45 – Deep Dive: Expert presentations, demonstrations, frameworks (90 min)
14:45-15:00 – Break
15:00-16:15 – Hands-On Practice: Interactive exercises, simulations, group work (75 min)
16:15-16:30 – Break
16:30-17:00 – Action Planning: Come away with your Create your your personalised career takeaway plan (30 min)
This is your opportunity to engage directly with industry experts in group settings, where each participant’s voice is heard.
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TalentBridge is designed for:
✓ Directors working on first or second feature projects
✓ Screenwriters developing original material
✓ Emerging producers building production slates
✓ Director-producer teams working together (team discounts available!)
✓ Film school graduates within 1-5 years of graduation
✓ Self-taught filmmakers with 1-3 short films
✓ Creative teams ready to take the next professional step
All styles and genres welcome: Fiction, documentary, animation, experimental – across all genres, worldwide, with an internet connection.
A project in development, production, or post-production (any stage welcome)
Internet connection and computer with webcam
Willingness to actively participate and try new approaches
No formal application required for the online workshops – just register once we launch the call!
Amos Geva has been a film producer since 2015. He is co-founder and managing director at T-Port, as well as an active participant in selection committees for European festivals and funding bodies.
In addition to working with many top international film schools, Amos has hosted industry talks, panels and workshops at leading film festivals, including Cannes, Berlinale, Clermont-Ferrand, POFF, Torino and more.
Fatih Abay has been the Diversity & Inclusion Officer at the European Film Academy, where he develops institutional D&I strategies and represents the Academy at international film festivals and policy forums. He is a certified coach and script consultant specializing in inclusive storytelling.He has significant teaching experience in Academic settings and has coordinated international educational programs for Hamilton College and Northeastern University, and serves as jury member for New Dawn Film Fund supporting marginalized filmmakers.
Expert Faculty: Each session features additional specialized professionals including MEDIA desk representatives, film fund officers, producers, sales agents, distributors, entertainment lawyers, marketing specialists, AI and technology experts, and career development strategists.
Co-funded by:
Absolutely. The tools and strategies apply to all film genres and formats.
Yes! Unlike our previous format, TalentBridge explicitly welcomes directors, screenwriters, AND producers. Content is designed for both creative and producing perspectives. Director-producer teams are especially encouraged to attend together.
Absolutely – we encourage it! Both perspectives will enrich the learning experience.
No. Each session stands alone with no prerequisites. Attend one, several, or all based on your needs and availability.
Yes! Sessions include group exercises, pitch practice (in Session 1), and opportunities for individualized feedback. Capped group sizes per session ensure your voice is heard.
We will be recording sessions, parts will be made available to participants for 30 days following the session – depending on which experts we are speaking to. We strongly recommend you attend live for the full session, however.
Yes, all sessions are conducted in English.
The online portion of TalentBridge has no competitive application. Simply register for the sessions you want to attend. That said – spaces for the workshop are limited to we recommend registering as soon as possible.
Our in-person workshops do have an application process, since we are looking to curate a group of people who can benefit from one another, while making sure that the filmmakers are at the point where they can most benefit.
For our in-person events, we will require the following in application:
To ensure full accessibility, priority is given to diversity, gender equality, inclusion, and representation across artistic genres (documentary, fiction, animation, etc.)
In-person workshops continue at select festivals (Clermont-Ferrand, Berlinale, Cannes, Vilnius, Limassol) with separate application processes.
Online TalentBridge sessions are accessible to filmmakers worldwide. You can apply for these when the call-outs are made (1 month in advance of each session.)
Session 5 integrates with ShorTO film market (23-28 November). It includes pre-market strategy (online), optional on-site support during the market, and post-market integration (online). ShorTO market registration is separate and required for on-site attendance. Remote participants can join the online components.
Yes – limited need-based discounts are available. Contact info@tportmarket.com with your situation.
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