The 16th APostLab Annual Post-Production Workshop is now open for applications.
The workshop will take place from November 13 to 19, 2025, and for the first time, it will be held across two countries: Helsinki (Finland) and Tallinn (Estonia). The first three days will take place in Helsinki, Finland, and the remaining three days in Tallinn, Estonia, with one transfer day in between.
The 16th Annual Workshop is organised in collaboration with the Finnish Film Foundation and the Estonian Film Institute.
In addition, APostLab has partnered with Discovery Campus, a programme organised by Black Nights Film Festival – PÖFF and Baltic Event to host joint sessions.
ABOUT THE ANNUAL WORKSHOP
The Annual Workshop is a 6-day, residential, project-based program, involving plenary sessions, group work, and individual training.
This intensive workshop gives participants a deep understanding of the technical, financial, and creative aspects of post-production in a European, international co-production environment.
The workshop is open to producers with a feature film or series project, including documentaries, and to post-production supervisors.
Producers are teamed with post-production supervisors to design a tailored post-production workflow, schedule, and budget for the producer’s project.
Participants are divided into two groups. Each group is led by an experienced producer and a post-production supervisor, who guide them through the training and assignments. Group leaders from our 16th Annual Workshop included producers Roshanak Behesht Nedjad (Germany), Antoine Simkine (France), and freelance post-production supervisors Niko Remus (Germany) and Neeltje van der Heijden (The Netherlands).
WHO IS THE WORKSHOP FOR?
The Annual Workshop is open to:
- Producers: with an internationally (co-)produced feature film or series, including documentaries, at the stage of development, financing or pre-production.
- Post-production supervisors: working independently (or are planning to do so), or in-house at a post-facility or film production company.
The workshop selects 24 participants, with a maximum of 10 producers (with projects).
Eligibility criteria:
- The annual workshop is open to producers and post-supervisors.*
- We welcome professionals of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Only producers with a project can apply and participate.
- The workshop is conducted in English, therefore a good command of English is required.
* At least 70% of participants will be from countries participating in the Creative Europe MEDIA Talent & Skills Program.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Application deadline: Thursday, August 28, 2025 midnight (CEST)
- Interviews pre-selected participants: Second week of September, 2025
- Announcement selected participants: Last week of September, 2025
- Workshop dates: November 13 -19, 2025.
PARTICIPATION FEES
- For producers (with project): 1,680 EUR (+ VAT if applicable)
- For post-production supervisors: 1,550 EUR (+ VAT if applicable)
Participation fee includes: tuition fee, accommodation, meals and local transport, but excludes international travel costs to and from the hosting countries.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Participants are encouraged to connect with their local and national film funds to request support for eligible expenses.
A limited number of scholarships are available for applicants requiring financial support who are unable to obtain funding from their regional and national funds:
- Two (2) APostLab scholarships in partnership with Creative Europe MEDIA, to potential participants based on merit and need. In general priority is given to participants coming from low-production capacity countries.
- Two (2) scholarships available for participants from Finland.
- Two (2) scholarships available for participants from Estonia.
- One (1) Canada Media Fund scholarship is available for a Canadian participant who is currently working on a project supported by, or eligible for funding from, the CMF, and who identifies as belonging to Indigenous and/or equity-deserving communities — including Indigenous, Black, racialized, disabled persons/persons with disabilities, women, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
- One (1) TorinoFilmLab Award Scholarship is granted annually during the TFL Meeting Event to TFL alumni who have submitted an eligible project for the award.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be evaluated by a committee consisting of trainers and members from the APostLab team. A selection of applicants will be invited for an interview, before the final selection will be made. The selected participants will be announced by the end of September 2025.
For a full description of one of our previous workshops click here.
HOW TO APPLY
The following materials will be requested in our online application form:
- Short Profile
- Resume
- Motivation letter
- Picture
- Additionally for producers:
- Synopsis
- Script
- Moodboard / Lookbook / Pitchdeck (if available)
- Top-sheet budget
- Post-production budget
- Financial plan
- Full production timeline
- Writer/Director/Producer note (if available)
- VFX Breakdown (if available)
- Full budget (if available)
Apply online by August 28, 2025
ABOUT APOSTLAB
Amsterdam Post Lab offers programs with the aim to increase understanding and appreciation of post-production. For more than a decade APostLab has provided professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage the post-production of international feature films and series. Whether working on international art house documentaries, feature films, or delivering a series to an international streamer; APostLab offers producers and professionals the knowledge, skills and network needed to succeed.
The 16th APostLab Annual Workshop is organized in collaboration with the Finnish Film Foundation, the Estonian Film Institute and supported by Creative Europe MEDIA, Canada Media Fund and our APostLab Partners
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