Alternative financing: Unlocking the full financing potential of independent films @filmfestivalgr
Alternative financing: Unlocking the full financing potential of independent films  @filmfestivalgr
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TUESDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2025 | Music Centre of the Municipality of Thessaloniki

Across Europe, mounting pressure on public funds is driving independent film professionals to seek out alternative financing strategies that can help them succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. Strategic economy expert Juliane Schulze will explore how producers can persuasively attract investors and collaborators to back their vision. This talk, curated by the MIDPOINT Institute, will also invite producer alumni from the Feature Launch program to exchange insights on presenting their projects to both audiences and financiers in ways that strengthen and refine their investment strategies for projects or companies.

Speaker:
Juliane Schulze, Strategic creative economy expert

Participating Producers:

Michelle Brøndum Jante Films – UK
Diana Caravia Micro Film – Romania
Eliza Ceprazaru Point Film – Romania
Mina Dreki – Greece

Moderation:
Soňa Morgenthalová, Program Coordinator - MIDPOINT Institute

In collaboration with the MIDPOINT Institute
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Thessaloniki International Film Festival |

Alternative financing: Unlocking the full financing potential of independent films

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