Short Scene at Isola Cinema

Presentation and discussion

‘Short Scene’ is an intensive 6-month workshop to learn about the theory and practice of screenwriting, develop one’s idea, and write a screenplay for a short film. Now in its eighth edition, this is the second time the workshop is under way in an upgraded, updated format, but the first time it is organised by the Directors’ Guild of Slovenia in collaboration with the Slovenian Film Centre and in partnership with the Society for short film promotion Kraken. For more information, see dsr.si. 

Viviana Carlet, Piattaforma Lago: What will be the future of your short film?
Being aware of the trending topics in European film production could be useful while writing a script or developing a short film project.
Which distribution strategies should be assumed already at the writing stage and how can they change during the development and realisation phases? How to study and develop a distribution strategy for your film in the ecosystem of short film programming in Europe? What are some alternative ways for non-mainstream films to find the recognition they deserve?
The keys to success in short film production and distribution include awareness and clarity of the project, the theme and quality of the product, the importance of relationships and … perseverance.

Viviana Carlet is the founder and director of Piattafoma Lago, which includes Lago Film Fest (since 2005), Rodolfo Sonego Award (2006), Formentera Film Festival (2011), 30_____70 Doc Fest (2020), and Lago Film Residency (2023). She collaborates with different local entities, municipalities and associations for the coordination and development of cultural strategies. The projects she has been following over the years always have an experiential and relational approach, focusing primarily on independent cinema and short films, which are also used as a tool for the development of cultural and social projects.

Free admission.

In collaboration with the Directors’ Guild of Slovenia and the Slovenian Film Centre, and in partnership with the Society for short film promotion Kraken.