Thessaloniki International Film Festival's video: TDF24 Documentary Development and Production Support

Documentary Development and Production Support - How to Apply to Creative Europe MEDIA and EKOME’s Investment Incentives Speakers: Eleni Chandrinou - Producer, GFC Board Member, Greece/ Belgium Anna Kasimati - Head of Creative Europe MEDIA Desk, Greece Stelios Kraounakis - Head of Financing Programs, Development Department, Investment Incentives & Financing Directorate at EKOME, Greece For a documentary to be made, filmmakers need to set a budget, attract financiers and put together a team. The Creative Europe MEDIA program aims to strengthen knowledge in the film industry, so that players can make high-quality films with diverse stories. The talk will illustrate ways for a project to present its creative vision, examine how creators can utilize a talent base and engage the audience, and will also provide data for successful proposals. Additionally, the value of documentaries and the importance of a diverse film culture within Europe will be highlighted, as well as how to feel inspired by the urgent issues affecting our planet and its inhabitants. EKOME (The National Center of Audiovisual Media and Communication) introduces the investment incentives (cash rebate, tax relief) to cover eligible costs for domestic and international audiovisual productions including fiction and documentary films, television series, animation and digital games.