Festival Ciné-Palestine Paris (FCP) launches the fifth edition of its Mentorship Program.

This  program aims to assist emerging Palestinian filmmakers in developing and completing a draft of their original short film screenplay under the guidance of experienced mentors. At this difficult time, we are committed to support and accompany Palestinian filmmakers as a form of cultural resistance.  

The program is open to Palestinian filmmakers from all over the world and provides a transformative experience for filmmakers to explore their creativity and individual voice in an inspiring, intensive program that balances one-on-one mentorship sessions and independent work with moderated group discussions and presentations.  

Participants will be offered a space to enhance their experience throughout a month residency in Paris, beside a tailored mentorship program that will help them to improve their skills in dramatic writing (premise, theme, structure, characters, story, etc.).  

        The residency is structured in:  

• One month in-residency program
• One-on-one mentorship
• Online and on-site sessions Masterclasses with filmmakers, editors, script
• Pitching session in front of selected industrial professionals during the festival period (in English)
  
  Requirements: 
  
  
• Candidates must be Palestinian (West Bank, Gaza, 48’, diaspora)
• Narrative, documentary, animation and experimental short films are eligible
• Project proposal must be written in English, Arabic or French Intermediate
• English language level required
• Full availability required in June 2026
• Candidates must hold a valid passport
• Only one person may apply per project (no co-directing applications)
  
  Expenses:
  
  
• Travel expenses and lodging for one month will be covered by the Festival.
• Per diem covered by the FCP
  
  Schedule:
  
  
• Workshop in-residency: June 2026
• Festival Cine Palestine 5-14 June 2026
• Pitching session + Meeting with producers: on the last week of residency. 
  
  
  Any question or request for clarification can be addressed to: 
  [email protected]