The Locarno Film Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup—and we’re thrilled to share that two Pop Up Film Residency–supported projects will be premiering in major competitions this summer. BECOMINGDirected by Zhannat AlshanovaFrance, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Lithuania,...

THE 7TH EDITION OF SLOVAK POP UP Now in its 7th year, the Slovak Pop Up – a key initiative of the Pop Up Film Residency in Bratislava – continues to nurture bold and diverse cinematic voices in Slovakia. Since launching in 2019, the program has supported 27 projects,...

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Slovak Pop Up 2025 An Exclusive Mentorship Opportunity for Slovak Filmmakers Are you working on a film project and looking for expert guidance to take it to the next level? Do you dream of developing your script under the mentorship of a...

Director Chheangkea, participant of the 4th Munich Film Up, is the 2025 Kirch Foundation Award winner.  A jury, made of Philippino producer Alemberg Ang, Brazilian screenwriter Helen Beltrame Linné, German producer Nicole Gerhards, and Italian producer Giovanni...

"Cinema thrives on vision, dedication, and the courage to tell bold stories." Indeed! From groundbreaking programs to acclaimed films, 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary. As TATINO's flagship initiatives continue to shape the industry, leading to remarkable...

Pop Up Film Residency had the pleasure of participating in the latest edition of When East Meets West (WEMW) in Trieste, where we hosted a panel discussion about our unique residency program. The conversation featured Matthieu Darras (CEO & Founder of Pop Up Film...