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m2 Film Lab is a sectoral development platform that provides project development, screenwriting and production mentorship to filmmakers in Turkey.
m2 @ Meetings on the Bridge 2026
The m2 Film Lab team provided mentorship to the participants of the Meetings on the Bridge 2026 short film development workshop.
Film Development Program ’26 Submissions
Submissions are open to m2 Film Development Program ’26. For details and submission click here.
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m2 Film Development Program 2026
The m2 Film Development Program will support filmmakers working on their first or second feature film in developing their projects over the course of a year through a screenwriting workshop, one-on-one mentorship sessions, and online cinema meetings.
The selected project teams will undergo an intensive script development process in both group sessions and individual meetings. The program’s session in Istanbul, taking place in September, will last five days. As part of the program, project holders will continue to receive mentorship in screenwriting, production, distribution, and marketing until May 2027. This process, supported by both in-person meetings and online masterclasses and case studies, will offer participants the opportunity for personal development and help them advance their projects in line with industry dynamics.
2026 Important Dates
May 4 – Call for Film Projects
June 15 – Deadline for Submissions
July 20 – Announcement of the Selected Projects
August 9 – Deadline for English Materials Submissions
September 8-12 – m2 Script Development Workshop
FAQ
Who can apply to the workshop?
First or second feature-length fiction film projects from Turkey, that are in development phase can apply.
Is it a paid event?
Participation is free of charge.
Will the event be entirely face-to-face?
The film development program will start with a five-day face-to-face script development workshop in August. The events that will be held in the following months will continue either physically and/or online. A detailed program schedule will be shared with the participants.
Is the event open to everyone?
The script / film development workshop ‘s only open to selected project teams. When the dates for cinema talks and case studies are approaching, free registration will be available. Please stay tuned.
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Can I apply with more than one project?
Scriptwriters and directors can apply with only one project, while producers can apply with more than one project.
How many projects will be selected?
A maximum of 9 projects among the applications will be selected for the workshop.
What is the event language?
All events will be conducted in English.
Will my English be enough?
In order to get maximum benefit from the workshop, at least one person from the participating teams should be able to express themselves comfortably in English. There are no translators in m2 Workshops.
How are applications evaluated?
Applications will be evaluated by an independent jury of industry professionals. The m2 team can attend the jury meetings and express their opinions.
Do I need to submit a treatment or a screenplay during the application?
You need to submit a treatment between 8-12 pages. The script mentoring sessions during the script development workshop in September will be held based on treatment or screenplay.
I live outside of Istanbul. If my project is selected, will you provide accommodation support?
The selected project owners are responsible for meeting the accommodation costs themselves.
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