Created in 2000, as part of the Festival of 3 Continents (Nantes, France), P.a.S is a training workshop focusing on the development and packaging of film projects suitable for co-production. It aims to familiarize young/emerging producers and filmmakers based in Africa, Asia, and Latin America with a variety of key tools and international coproduction techniques through group work and individual coaching on their projects.
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PROJETO PARADISO
Projeto Paradiso is a Brazilian foundation that offers creative and strategic support for professionals in film and episodic, boosting their international presence. Launched in 2019, this philanthropic initiative invests in professional training and capacity building through fellowships, mentoring programs, workshops, seminars and studies, nurturing a network of professionals in Brazil. Projeto Paradiso works through partnerships with well-known institutions, thereby connecting national talent with training and business opportunities around the world.
PORTO IRACEMA DAS ARTES
Porto Iracema das Artes is the school for arts training and creation of Ceará’s state government, linked to the Department of Culture (Secult) and managed by Instituto Dragão do Mar (IDM). Since its creation, in 2013, the school conducts the CENA 15 Laboratory, conceived in collaboration with filmmakers Karim Aïnouz, Marcelo Gomes and Sérgio Machado. Dedicated to fostering the growth of Brazil’s audiovisual industry – specially in Ceará and the Northeast – the program is designed to strengthen the professional skills of screenwriters through an intensive blend of practical and conceptual training. Over seven months, participants develop fiction feature films and TV series through tutoring, workshops, masterclasses, and other training activities. The program culminates in a public pitching event, where projects are presented to local audiences and renowned industry professionals. All selected participants receive full scholarships for the duration of the program.
