Torino ScriptLab 2026 comes to Tartu

In June 2026, Tartu will host the second residential module of the international screenwriting development programme ScriptLab 2026, organised by TorinoFilmLab. The programme is brought to Estonia in partnership with Tartu Film Fund and the Estonian Film Institute.

ScriptLab is one of Europe’s leading development programmes for feature film scripts in the early stages of development. Each year, 600–700 applications are submitted worldwide, out of which only 16 projects are selected.

The programme runs from April to November 2026 and includes three week-long residential workshops (April, June, November) and two online modules (September, October). The second module will take place in Tartu on 17–24 June 2026.

Who can apply?
ScriptLab is open to both emerging and established writer-directors, or writer/director teams, from all over the world. Eligible projects must be feature films at an early stage of development.

Applications
Applications must be submitted via the TorinoFilmLab website by 3 November 2025 at 17:00 EET.

More info on Script Lab 2026 here.