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A European Film
Development Initiative
celebrating Europe's cultural diversity

Workshop 2008

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Class of 2008

Feedback on Rotterdam from our participants...

"Fine quality of human and professional input. High marks for the crossing of cultures, methodologies and approaches. A great sense of openness, a rare quality for this kind of workshop."

"Professional networking in an atmosphere of healthy competitition, caring but not complacent."

"I have never participated in a seminar or a workshop where there was nothing except genuine interest, openness, and 'non-pretentious' professionals."

".we reaped an immense amount of feedback, constructive criticism and input to increase our hope for the film."

"Focused, intense, productive, invaluable, exciting, organised, nurturing family atmosphere, supportive, HONEST."

"The calibre of professionals who reviewed the projects was A-class...The right mixture of "creative" and "business" advice."

"A very productive session which gave a focused mentorship with valuable training, pitching and business strategy all included."

"At last I know how to make my goddamn characters do what the story needs."

".it was the first time I have been at one of my own screenings. and I was really amazed and humbled by the feedback, response and comments from other filmmakers and senior professionals consultants."

".a very special, and to me unique initiative ."

"Wow! Babylon caught me off guard. It was a wonderful experience to build cultural bridges especially with other Europeans..."