Talent Project Market

Who can apply?

The Talent Project Market (TPM) is open to producers, who are applying for the first time and for Talents alumni producers alike.

You may apply if you meet one of the following:

• You are a producer (or Talents alum) who has produced at least one feature-length film — as Executive Producer, Lead Producer, or Delegate Producer — that has been officially invited to an internationally recognized festival, released theatrically, distributed on a major streaming platform, or broadcast widely.

• You are a producer who has only made short films, or who does not yet have a feature-film credit as described above. In this case, you're only eligible if the director of the submitted project is a Talents alum. (This exception applies both to new producer applicants and to Talents producer alumni themselves.)

What kind of project can I submit?

You can apply with a feature-length project suitable for international co-production, still open for co-producers, and intended for theatrical release. In contrary to the regular Co-Production Market, there is no minimum budget or secured financing requirement, although it is preferable to have initial financing or funding attached. The project can be of any genre or type, including fiction, documentary, hybrid, live action and animation. The script or concept should be at a near-final stage. You or your company must hold the rights to the project, and a director must already be attached (preferably someone other than yourself). Applicants should also have a clear financing plan, as well as a well-defined audience and distribution strategy.

What's the structure?

The first part of the Talent Project Market takes place digitally before the Berlinale. Participants can look forward to group meetings and consultations with mentors in late January and/or early February  (with one session dedicated to the financing plan already in mid-December). During the Berlinale, the participants attend the onsite Berlinale Talents Summit, with its programme of public talks, workshops and networking opportunities. They also receive a minimum of two half days of pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings with potential co-producers and financiers at the Berlinale Co-Production Market. These meetings are tailor-made with individual schedules for each participating project.

What can I expect?

You can expect fruitful meetings for your project with hand-selected and well-prepared co-producers, financiers and industry decision-makers at the Berlinale Co-Production Market. It is also an opportunity to sharpen your project and get further insights into the European and international film market based on feedback from industry professionals, advice from dedicated mentors and input from fellow Talents alike. In addition, you qualify for the VFF Talent Highlight Award (endowed with 10,000 Euros), as well as the Gen Z Audience Award (endowed with 5,000 Euros).

How do I apply?

The Talent Project Market is open to producers, who are applying for the first time and for Talents alumni producers alike. If you're applying as a Talents alum, ensure to apply through your existing online profile.