Exploring Creativity: Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen 2021
The third edition of the Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen in France has selected nine projects, including "Keep Her Quiet" starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi, directed by Franz Bohm and Suli Kurban. The lab consists of five projects in the development sector and four in the First Cut Lab. "Keep Her Quiet" is an international co-production involving Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden, and falls under the First Cut Lab section. Another project, "Sowing" by Mona Convert, a feature documentary produced by Guillaume Massart, will participate in the development lab.
The projects in the Development Lab will receive intensive support in writing, dramaturgy, production strategy, and market positioning, while those in the First Cut Lab will benefit from guidance on narrative clarity, rhythm, and audience engagement. The Lab also collaborates with the Slovenia Next Wave Genre Lab and a VIPO partnership, welcoming Chie Hayakawa's new feature. The workshops will take place in Lormont, France, and Hessen, Germany, with industry days in Poitiers in collaboration with the Poitiers Film Festival.
The Full Circle Lab emphasizes the collaboration between the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in France and the German region of Hessen. Myriam Sassine leads the Full Circle Lab team, with tutors including screenwriter Philippe Barriere, Fred Burle, and Alexis Hofmann. Past Lab projects have included "La Couleuvre Noire" by Aurélien Vernhes-Lermusiaux and "La Détention" by Guillaume Massart.
The selected projects for the lab include "Sowing" directed by Mona Convert, "The Family" directed by Hanna Jalali, "Arakan Monsoon" directed by Maung Sun, "Neowoman" directed by Joey Arand, "What It is To Be Done" directed by Niklas Bauer, "La grand vacance" directed by Leho Galibert-Lainé, "Palingenesion" directed by Yelizaveta Smith, Simon Mozgovyi & Alina Gorlova, and "Deserted" directed by Mario Pfeifer-Mutumba. "Keep Her Quiet" directed by Franz Bohm & Suli Kurban is also part of the selected projects.
In conclusion, the Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen in France has chosen a diverse range of projects for its third edition, providing valuable support and guidance to filmmakers in the development and First Cut Lab sections. The collaboration between different regions and industry professionals ensures a rich and dynamic learning experience for all participants.