Talents Nest 2021 participants

1. Harun Abdullah : writer, director, producer / Turkey

2. Mussabekov Aidar : writer, director / Kazakhstan

3. Golemanova Ralitsa : producer / Bulgaria

4. Ustian Sergo : director / Armenia

5. Hakobyan Elen : director / Armenia

6. Nagorny Gleb : screenwriter / Latvia 

7. Jarmakovics Dominiks : producer / Latvia

8. Prus Kasia : direcor / Poland

9. Maryanovska – Davidzon Regina : producer / Ukraine

10. Kostyna Karina : producer / Ukraine

11. Augustinavičiūtė Gabija : scriptwriter / Lithuania

12. Garnelyte Gaile : director / Lithuania

13. Setkauskas Nojus : film maker / Lithuania

14. Nichiforeac Mihail : director / Moldova

15. Rashchynskaya Yanina : director / Belarus

16. Babic Bojana : screenwriter / Estonia

17. Memanishvili Nino : director, editor / Georgia

18. Selivanova Toma : director / Russia

19. Huseynov Samir : film maker / Azerbaijan

20. Mishov Filip : film critic / Macedonia

Talents Nest is the MPV initiative that aims to explore and nurture emerging professionals from Baltic, ex-Soviet and Caucasian countries by offering them industry and networking opportunities. It will take place during e-Meeting Point – Vilnius on April 14–16, 2021.

Target group

The ideal participants are screenwriters, directors, producers, and film critics at the very initial stage of their career. It is not necessary to have completed a short film or published articles. The goal of the initiative is to introduce emerging professionals to the audiovisual industry, helping them to become more familiar with different professionals involved in the field, and start building their own international network.

Format

Up to three professionals from each eligible country could be selected to take part in the official Meeting Point – Vilnius programme and will have a dedicated schedule that includes:

• Introduction to the international audiovisual industry;
• Talent Speed Dating meetings;
• Dedicated Coffee with Decision Makers & Industry Professionals;
• Access to full eMPV 2021 edition, including pitching sessions and panels;
• Visibility in a dedicated part of the official MPV catalogue.

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on their motivation letter. Experience is not required, but it is mandatory to be curious about the international audiovisual industry, to be motivated in entering the international industry and to be generous and open to new contacts. National partners will be involved in the selection.

Partnerships

MPV is building partnerships in each eligible country. Participation is free of charge. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]

Application form

In order to apply please send us:

• Your CV;
• Your motivation letter.

The requested documents should be sent to [email protected]

Email subject line: Talents Nest Application form – [country]

Deadline: March 14th