Film Workshop Announcement 2025
The Mediterranean Film Festival "Across the Lake"

Call for Participation

FILM WORKSHOP for young people from the region

The “Across the Lake” Festival invites young film enthusiasts aged 18 to 28 to participate in a film workshop led by renowned regional film professionals.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Young people aged 18 to 28 from North Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria, and Serbia who are interested in film, cinematography, directing, or acting. No prior professional experience is required—just a passion for film.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

For five days in Dojran, participants will attend lectures, watch films, and work with professional mentors to create short films in small teams. The finished films will be shown on the final day of the festival.

DATES:

August 7–11, 2025 in Dojran

WHAT IS PROVIDED?

• Accommodation and meals
• Professional equipment for filming
• Mentoring from experienced professionals
• Free access to all festival programs

HOW TO APPLY?

Send us the following:

• Your full name and date of birth
• Country and city of residence
• A short motivational letter (max 1 page)
• Optional: a link to a video you’ve created or acted in

Applications should be sent to: workshop@acrossthelakefilmfestival.org

Application deadline: July 22, 2025

LANGUAGES:

The working languages of the workshop are Macedonian, English, and Serbian.

Selected participants will be notified via email by July 25, 2025.

CONTACT:

For more information: info@acrossthelakefilmfestival.org