Amateurs and professionals, filmmakers and fine artists, writers, musicians and all other with an artistic vision that lends itself to filmmaking but does not necessarily end on the borders of that media, are welcomed to Rijeka, Croatia, to REFINERI 2015, the Platform for the development of hybrid AV creativity.

REFINERI opens the call for 8 smaller creative author’s AV projects which will be inspired, developed and optimally finished during the three sessions in 2015.

1. Session – 20th – 24th April 2015 (inspirational and pre-production session for 8 projects)
2. Session – July 2015 (consultation during the production phase of the project + ExOriente Film workshop)
3. Session – December 2015 (post-production and distribution plan for up to 3 projects)

Application of the projects and participation to the workshop is FREE of any fees.
The call for submission will be open till March 15th 2015.
The results will be announced on March 20th 2015.

Within the second sessions, four selected projects will participate in the international workshop for the development of documentary film Ex Oriente Film held in Rijeka, and organized in partnership with the Institute of documentary film (IDF) from Prague.
CONDITIONS:
Previous filming experience and education is not necessary. The only requirement for participation is an original vision of the project and the proficiency in English.
Each selected project can be represented by one, exceptionally two representatives.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Synopsis (What, 1800-3600 characters max.)
2. CV
3. The author’s conception (Why and How, 1800-3600 characters max.)
4. Visual materials (trailer, photos, mood board)
5. Operating and financial plan by month (Budget&Timetable)

Documents should be sent in English to:
submission@refineri.net, until March 15th 2015.

For more information please visit our website refineri.net

Let’s cross the borders together!