T-Port TalentBridge Cyprus 2026
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A two-day professional development programme connecting emerging filmmakers with the networks, tools, and opportunities of the international short film ecosystem.
The International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC) is announcing the open call for TalentBridge Cyprus 2026, a two-day professional development workshop for emerging short film professionals, taking place in Limassol on the 11th and the 12th of October 2026.
TalentBridge is a European professional development initiative for short film professionals, developed by T-Port to strengthen international networking, career development, and access to the European and global film industry. Through training programmes and partnerships with festivals and industry organisations across Europe -including the Baltic Pitching Forum, Encourage Film Talents, Clermont-Ferrand Court and the Short Film Corner | Rendez-vous Industry of the Festival de Cannes - TalentBridge supports the next step in the careers of emerging film professionals.
The workshop is aimed primarily at directors with 1-3 completed short films, as well as producers and screenwriters with a strong connection to short film practice. Its objective is to support participants in strategically developing their careers by providing practical tools for navigating the international landscape of festivals, funding opportunities, co-productions, and distribution.
Through masterclasses, case studies, networking activities, and one-to-one mentoring sessions, participants will develop a personalised action plan for the next 12-18 months of their professional journey.
The programme offers 10 places.Cost: €100 (€40 for participants living in Cyprus). Accommodation will be provided by the organisers, while participants are responsible for covering their travel costs to and from Cyprus.
Application deadline: 12 July 2026Results announcement: Early August 2026
Applications must be submitted through the online application form available via the relevant link.
TalentBridge Cyprus is co-organized by the ISFFC, the Department of Contemporary Culture- Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus, Rialto Theatre and T-Port, and is co-funded by Creative Europe MEDIA and the FFA – German Federal Film Board.
Submit your application via this link and provide following information as asked in the form below:
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