Meetings on the Bridge: Opening the Doors to the World of Cinema
Meetings on the Bridge, is an important event that brings together cinema professionals every year. This event, which will be held for the 2025th time in 20, will be held between April 18-20. Along with producers, directors and screenwriters from Turkey, many important names from the international cinema world will meet here. This opportunity offers participants the opportunity to introduce their projects and establish new collaborations.
Work in Progress Platform
Meetings on the Bridge One of the most striking aspects of the activity is Work in Progress Platform, focuses on films that have reached the end of the shooting phase or are in post-production. This platform brings together projects with international sales agency representatives and film festival programmers from Turkey. In this way, participants have the opportunity to introduce their projects to a wider audience.
Who can apply?
There are some criteria for projects that will apply to the platform. At least 70 percent of the shooting has been completed or feature-length fiction or documentary projects in post-production can take place on this platform. The application process gives participants the chance to present their projects in the best way possible. In addition, it is aimed for the projects to be included on the platform to be diverse. In this context, projects with many different subjects and genres such as documentaries, animations, various types of cinema (horror, fantasy, etc.), children's and comedy films can apply.
Application Process
Deadline for applications February 3 2025 It has been determined as. You can apply by preparing your projects until this date. The application process gives participants the opportunity to present their projects in detail. For detailed information and to apply, İKSV (Istanbul Culture and Arts Foundation) website. This platform offers a unique opportunity for movie lovers and professionals.
Evaluating Opportunities in Cinema
Meetings on the Bridge, is a great opportunity not only for the promotion of projects but also for establishing international collaborations. Participants can find the opportunity to work together on new projects with the professionals they meet here. Such events are of great importance in terms of networking in the world of cinema. This platform, where young filmmakers in particular have the chance to express and promote themselves, also offers an opportunity to discover future movie stars.
Local and Foreign Participants
Meetings on the Bridge, hosts many cinema professionals not only from Turkey but also from abroad. This gives participants an international perspective and offers the opportunity to interact with different cultures. Bringing local and foreign participants together allows projects to be recognized by wider audiences and enriched with different perspectives.
Future Vision
The event grows and develops every year with an expanding network of participants. Meetings on the Bridge, in addition to having an important place in the world of cinema, also contributes to the discovery of new talents. Supporting such platforms will ensure that Turkish cinema becomes even stronger in the international arena. The importance of such events for the future of cinema can never be underestimated.
Conclusion
Meetings on the Bridge, is not only an event for cinema professionals, but also a platform that offers new opportunities and collaborations. Participants will have the chance to express themselves and introduce their projects at this event. For everyone who wants to take part in the world of cinema Meetings on the Bridge, is an opportunity not to be missed.
