The Workshop Effect – from the Directors’ Perspective

Participating in international workshops can bring valuable visibility and fresh perspectives to a film in development. But beyond many workshops, opinions, and suggestions, how can the directors decide which opportunities are right for their projects, and which feedback is worth integrating into their work.

In this panel, we will explore how feedback shapes both the film and the filmmaker. How do directors navigate different opinions, decide what to incorporate and what to leave behind, and protect their own creative vision throughout the process? Our invited directors will share their personal experiences, reflecting on the challenges, discoveries, and lasting effects of taking their projects into the international workshop circuit.