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Budapest Debut Film Forum BDFF is a new generation intensive workshop for teams of writer-directors and their producers aiming to make their first film or series.

Launched in 2019, in Budapest, Hungary. The goal of the workshop is to help the participants put together a strong kick-off material of their debut projects in order to make it suitable for further presentation and development. At the end of the three-day workshop the teams will have a treatment or step-outline and a project-booklet, including a financing and distribution plan. The participants wi

ll present their projects in a non-traditional, stress-free pitching format to the decision-makers invited to the closing event of BDFF.

Congratulations to the winners of BDFF 2024! 🎉After a week full of learning, yesterday we ended this year's Budapest Deb...
07/12/2024

Congratulations to the winners of BDFF 2024! 🎉
After a week full of learning, yesterday we ended this year's Budapest Debut Film Forum with the Pitching Forum, and announced our winners:

🏆 Most promising feature film - Family Discount
Writer: Nadine Schwitter, Terézia Mora
Director: Nadine Schwitter
Producer: Anna Szijártó

🏆 Most promising series project - Hallyu
Writer: Gaia Marianna Musacchio, Michele Furfari, Giulio Nocerino
Producer: Stefano Centini

🏆 Special mention (feature film) - Magnetic Cows
Writer: Jan Hecht, Tereza Nováková
Director: Jan Hecht
Producer: Marek Dusil

🏆 Special mention (series) - Big Feelings
Writer: Fanni Szántó
Director: Fanni Szántó
Producer: Anna Sípos, Veronika Gál, Amadé Szombathelyi

Thank you for joining us these past days, can't wait for the 2025 edition! 😉

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Day 3 at the Budapest Debut Film Forum. 💡On Thursday Benjamin Cölle kicked off with an engaging introduction to Audience...
06/12/2024

Day 3 at the Budapest Debut Film Forum. 💡
On Thursday Benjamin Cölle kicked off with an engaging introduction to Audience Design, setting the tone for film and series teams to refine their approaches through targeted tutoring and pitch training.
Radka Hoffmanová offered valuable insights into the Czech film industry, while an open panel with Benjamin, Doraya Bouandel and Krisztina Galló explored the transformative power of visual packaging moderated by Dániel Deak, BDFF director.

See you tonight at the official closing party! 🥂

Tomorrow: Pitching Forum!! ⚡Get to know this year's projects from the creators themselves! The participants of BDFF 2024...
05/12/2024

Tomorrow: Pitching Forum!! ⚡
Get to know this year's projects from the creators themselves! The participants of BDFF 2024 will present their projects (4 feature films and 4 series) to the professional audience and the guests of BDFF in a less-traditional, more stress-free environment.
Register now: https://forms.gle/bznnUMhc2BHjyrT36

Day two of the Budapest Debut Film Forum! The morning kicked off with inspiring workshops on digital marketing and pitch...
05/12/2024

Day two of the Budapest Debut Film Forum! The morning kicked off with inspiring workshops on digital marketing and pitching, while we wrapped up with Gábor Krigler's insightful FRUST case study.
💡 And join us tonight for Insights into the Landscape of the Czech Film Industry by Radka Hoffmanová, followed by an Open Panel Discussion on The Power of Visual Packaging.

See you again tomorrow at Budapest Debut Film Forum!📌 Insights into the Landscape of the Czech Film IndustryDive into th...
04/12/2024

See you again tomorrow at Budapest Debut Film Forum!
📌 Insights into the Landscape of the Czech Film Industry
Dive into the dynamic world of the Czech film market with film programmer expert Radka Hoffmanová! Gain an overview of the Czech film industry, from festivals and programs to distribution pathways. Discover collaboration opportunities with the German film market and explore the potential for cross-border partnerships.

📌 Panel Discussion: The Power of Visual Packaging
Unlock the secret to visually compelling storytelling with a panel of leading industry experts! Explore how strategic visual identity influences project development, pitching, and financing. Discover trends in design, the role of AI, virtual production, and cutting-edge tools shaping visual packaging.

🎤 Panelists:
Doraya Bouandel
Award-winning trailer editor and producer at Robbit Creative, Doraya has created trailers for acclaimed Hungarian films, European series, and documentaries. A former Paramount promo producer, she won a PromaxBDA Gold Award for her Kill Bill campaign.

Benjamin Cölle
Managing Director at Pluto Film, Benjamin is an Audience Design expert and trainer working with programs like TorinoFilm Lab and the World Cinema Fund. He connects high-quality films with global audiences, drawing on his experience as a producer and educator.

Krisztina Galló
TV executive and co-production expert at Paprika Studios (Viaplay Group), Krisztina develops acclaimed series like Rysa and Uklad. A Griffith University and EAVE alum, she specializes in cross-border co-productions in Central and Eastern Europe.

Moderator: Dániel Deák, Budapest Debut Film Forum Director

📢 Don’t miss out on these exciting sessions— perfect for industry insiders and creatives ready to make an impact. Register here: https://forms.gle/bznnUMhc2BHjyrT36

The first day of the Budapest Debut Film Forum 2024 edition was a blast! 🚀 With mind-provoking workshops and lectures ou...
04/12/2024

The first day of the Budapest Debut Film Forum 2024 edition was a blast! 🚀 With mind-provoking workshops and lectures our film and series creators surely got a good base to keep working on and perfecting their projects. We ended the day with an open lecture by Erman Küplü and Marju Sokman on digital marketing and the possibilities of AI. See you tonight again at the Frust case-study and screening with Gábor Krigler!

Join us on the 4th of December at the Budapest Debut Film Forum for an exclusive evening with Gábor Krigler, the visiona...
03/12/2024

Join us on the 4th of December at the Budapest Debut Film Forum for an exclusive evening with Gábor Krigler, the visionary co-creator and executive producer of FRUST, as he takes us behind the scenes of this production.

🎬 FRUST - Case-study and Screening with Gábor Krigler
Co-creator and executive producer Gábor Krigler recounts the five-year journey from the first pitch to the first screening in Sarajevo of his show FRUST, a Serbian-Bosnian-Hungarian co-pro. Oscar-winning filmmaker Danis Tanovic directed the six-part drama series, and celebrated techno artist Solomun provided the music. After watching the first episode, we will delve into the difficulties of dealing with broadcasters and securing global distribution.

Get ready for Budapest Debut Film Forum! We're kicking off our industry event series on Tuesday with an open lecture by ...
02/12/2024

Get ready for Budapest Debut Film Forum! We're kicking off our industry event series on Tuesday with an open lecture by Erman Küplü and Marju Sokman, Digital Marketing Experts on marketing and content development with AI and digital tools.

🎬 OPEN LECTURE / Ghostwriter: Performance Marketing & Content Creation in the Film Industry - Powered by Fast Forward Program
As the digital landscape becomes increasingly complex, understanding the interplay between performance marketing, content creation, and personal branding is essential for film professionals. Digital marketing experts Erman Küplü and Marju Sokman will offer a comprehensive overview, sharing insights drawn from their own practices on effective strategies for growing and engaging audiences in digital spaces.

💫 Erman Küplü - Digital Marketing Expert
Erman Küplü is a digital marketing expert and the CEO of Solverhood, the company behind Analyzify, a leading e-commerce analytics software. With over 15 years of experience, Erman has been teaching digital marketing since childhood. In the past five years, he has focused on assisting the culture industry with digital transformation, holding over 10 workshops at prestigious film festivals such as the Zurich Film Festival, Tallinn PÖFF, and Barcelona In Edit. His work bridges technology and creativity, fostering innovation across industries.

💫 Marju Sokman - Marketer & Educator
Marju is a marketing and communications professional with a growing curiosity about AI in marketing. She founded the Marketing Meetups series for B2B and SAAS marketers to share their challenges and learn from each other's experiences. Her other field of interest is cultural marketing. She also taught marketing to aspiring cultural managers at the University of Tartu. Her curiosity for AI has led her to incorporate it into most of her workshops now. She spoke about AI and marketing on international stages in Barcelona, Berlin, Cologne. Currently, she provides marketing training, workshops, and consulting services to businesses.

💫 PARTICIPATION IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/bznnUMhc2BHjyrT36

Meet the tutors of BDFF 2024 edition!🌟 Simona Nobile: International script consultant and screenwriter with expertise in...
27/11/2024

Meet the tutors of BDFF 2024 edition!

🌟 Simona Nobile: International script consultant and screenwriter with expertise in screenwriting and script editing. Works with Eurimages, MEDIA Programme, Torino Film Lab, and more. Lecturer at Università La Sapienza in Rome and a trainer for leading European programs.

🌟 Gábor Krigler: Founder of Joyrider, specializing in high-end scripted content. Former Creative Executive at HBO Europe, he now heads series-related programs at the Midpoint Institute and consults globally on story editing.

🌟 Siniša Juričić: Founder of Nukleus Film, producing award-winning films from Southeast Europe, including Cannes and Berlin winners. Member of the European Film Academy and networks like EAVE, ACE, and Inside Pictures.

🌟 László Csuja: Award-winning director and scriptwriter, with films premiering at Sundance, Karlovy Vary, and Sarajevo. His works include Blossom Valley and Gentle, recognized internationally for their storytelling.

🌟 Benjamin Cölle: Managing Director at Pluto Film, experienced in film and cross-media production. Audience Design consultant and trainer for TorinoFilmLab, World Cinema Fund, and more, with a research role at Film University Babelsberg.

Get to know the series projects selected for the BDFF 2024 edition! 🔥🎬
23/11/2024

Get to know the series projects selected for the BDFF 2024 edition! 🔥🎬

Get to know the feature film projects selected for the BDFF 2024 edition! 🔥🎬
22/11/2024

Get to know the feature film projects selected for the BDFF 2024 edition! 🔥🎬

The deadline has been extended! You can submit your project until October 20. (The link is in the comment.)
14/10/2024

The deadline has been extended! You can submit your project until October 20. (The link is in the comment.)

10/10/2024

⌛️There's still time to apply to this year's Budapest Debut Film Forum! The deadline is October 15!
📽Get your first feature film or TV series project out of the box to develop with accomplished tutors (directors, writers, producers, distributors).
💰The best project wins a cash prize awarded by a professional jury.
📡Link in the comments.

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