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Focus WiP 2023 © FDC

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.

News
The Official Selection of the 79th Festival de Cannes, which has just concluded, continues its journey to meet audiences. The short films from the 2026 Competition, along with the award-winning student films...
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The Caméra d’Or Jury, chaired by Monia Chokri and composed of Michel Benjamin (AFC), director of photography; Cédric Coppola (SFCC), film critic; director and screenwriter Marine Francen (SRF); and Christophe...
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The Short Film and La Cinef Jury, chaired by Carla Simón and composed of Ali Asgari, Salim Kechiouche, Ji-Min Park, and Magnus von Horn, awarded the Short Film Palme d’Or...