30 November 2025 – 25 January 2026
online
free
8 weeks
30 November 2025 – 25 January 2026 (8 weeks)
Timeline
Free
Price
Online each Sunday at 18.00 CET
Format & Schedule
English, Russian
Language of projects
Ivan Philippov
Author
Russian
Language of course
Details
For directors and screenwriters who want to develop a project in 8 weeks under the guidance of a mentor.
Director
screenwriter
screenwriter
For debutants who are working on their 1st or 2nd film.
debutant
especially for
For directors and producers who are interested in developing on an international level.
Director
Producer
Producer
For those who want to find a European producer.
Producer
Seeker
Seeker
Course Structure
Which projects pass the editorial selection, and which ones are immediately sent to the trash?
Feedback for Selected Projects
How to assemble the document package for a series pilot? Feedback from the instructor.
Film Grant package
By finishing development intensive you will create the package which necessary for applications for most valuable film grants and labs. Also you will be able to apply for our Development Grant.
IVAN PHilippov
[CREATIVE EXECUTIVE]
He worked for over 15 years at the American film company AR Content as a Creative Executive. This position involves hands-on work with content: selecting ideas, developing projects, as well as pitching ideas on the international market.
He is the host of the popular podcast "In Previous Episodes" and the author of the Telegram channel "Let's Stock Up on Popcorn", where he conducts a detailed analysis and critique of modern TV series.
Author of the books "The Shadow" and "The Mouse".
He is the host of the popular podcast "In Previous Episodes" and the author of the Telegram channel "Let's Stock Up on Popcorn", where he conducts a detailed analysis and critique of modern TV series.
Author of the books "The Shadow" and "The Mouse".