4th edition - OPEN CALL
LAB OF CULTURAL, CREATIVE AND FESTIVAL JOURNALISM

The European Festival Network Moving Images – Open Borders (MIOB) is inviting students and recent graduates in cinema, journalism, and related fields to apply for an exclusive opportunity in cinema journalism training. The MIOB Lab is dedicated to cultivate the next generation of cultural journalists, offering free, hands-on training at European film festivals.

➡️ 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 [August 11 – September 16, 2025]

Once again this year, the MIOB festival network, of which the Scanorama European Film Festival is a member, is launching the call to participate in the fourth edition of the LAB OF CULTURAL, CREATIVE AND FESTIVAL JOURNALISM!

The lab is a unique opportunity to participate in a festival with a press accreditation, coached by a senior journalist together with 4-5 other fellow young journalists! Participants would be able to make reports about the festival’s activities, interviews with the participating talents, and if agreed, the articles will be published on the MIOB and festivals’ websites. Participants will train, learn new skills, watch films, meet people and… have a lot of fun!

The project includes in-person attendance at Scanorama European Film Festival (Vilnius) from 12th to 17th November.

We are looking for 6 young Europeans eager to learn journalistic techniques focused on the cultural sector, especially in cinema.

REQUIREMENTS
▷ Under 32 years old;
▷ Passion for cinema and culture;
▷ University degree or current student status;
▷ Proficiency in written and spoken English;
▷ Proven experience in writing cultural articles.

Travel, meals, and accommodation expenses are covered by Creative Europe!

Want to apply? All info here: APPLICATION FORM
Application deadline: September 16th, 2025


Lab of Festival Journalism agenda - 4th edition:

◾Les Arcs Film Festival (France) - December 2024
◾Trieste Film Festival (Italy) - January 2025
◾European Film Festival Palić (Serbia) - July 2025
◾Scanorama European Film Festival - November 2025


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