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Focus WiP 2023

The Focus WiP (Work in Progress) aims to highlight short films currently in production or post-production to key decision-makers, such as international festival programmers, distributors, institutions, producers and buyers.

Find below more information about the six chosen projects for this 2023 edition.

HONEYMOON
by Alkis Papastathopoulos – Greece, Cyprus

HUN TUN
by Magdalena Hejzlarova –Czech Republic, France

LOYNES
by Dorian Jespers –Belgium, France, United-Kingdom, North Macedonia

NEW
by Zhenia Kazankina – Russia

PERCEBES (GOOSE BARNACLE)
by Alexandra Ramires & Laura Gonçalves – Portugal, France

THE ART OF DETACHING ONE’S MEMORY
by Jan Carlo Natividad – Philippines, France

 

discover the work in progress projects

 

FOCUS WIP PRESENTATION

Tuesday, May 23rd, 10:00am @Palais Stage

The pitch session Focus SCRIPT is followed by the presentation of the Focus WiP and one-to-one meetings.

Actualités
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Caméra d’or : the stepping stone for tomorrow’s filmmakers The Caméra d’or was created in 1978. It is not a section, but an official award given by the Jury each year to the best debut film presented in the...
Revealed at Cannes, winners at the César They made their first steps on the Croisette at the Festival de Cannes last year, and on Friday, February 28, 2025, their talent was recognized at the 50th César Ceremony....
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Chidananda S Naik, 1st Prize La Cinef 2024 Last May, Indian director Chidananda S Naik won the 1st Prize at La Cinef for his short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know… He reflects on his experience...