Editing Room is dedicated to short films in production or entering post-production and offers a focused framework for refining short films on their way to completion.
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Presentation
Filmmakers benefit from in-depth editing consultancies with experienced editors, focusing on narrative rhythm, pacing, structure and the articulation of the cut. The program also touches on sound design, supporting the development of a coherent and compelling audiovisual language.
In parallel, Editing Room guides filmmakers in preparing the next steps of their film’s life. Tailored sessions address distribution & festival strategies, sales and designing marketing material elements, helping filmmakers position their films for circulation and visibility.
Designed as a protected working space, Editing Room allows films to be examined closely and refined with precision, ensuring they reach their full potential in their final form.
Benefits
- A personalized editing consultation, with a renowned expert
- Tailor-made program made of plenary & individual sessions on topics such as sound design, distribution & sales, acquisitions, promotion & visibility… depending on the projects’ needs
- Pitch coaching keynote
- Introduction to the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry & market overview
- Access to the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry general events and opportunity to meet with filmmakers & producers present in the various programs
MENTORS
In 2026, we have the pleasure to welcome mentors from various entities including American Documentary, France Télévisions, Lights On, onzer films, as well as editor Sebastián Sepúlveda and sound designer Vuk Vukmanovic.
Submission
Participating projects are chosen by the SFC | Rendez-vous Industry team.
In 2026, supported projects are:
Kobieto, To Tylko Ziema (Woman, It’s Just The Land We Came From) – Angelika Cygal | Poland
Documentary | Produced by The National Film School in Łódź
The Valley – Mohammed-Mahdi Al-Obaidi | Iraq
Fiction | Produced by Mohammed-Qasim Al-Obaidi
Untitled Durian Film – Ash Goh Hua | Singapore, USA
Documentary | Produced by Sanjna Selva
Varga (Slash) – Vlad Bolgarin | Moldova
Fiction | Produced by VOLT Cinematography