Bring your fiction feature to life

Introduction

A writing residency designed to help you structure, develop, and complete your fiction feature film project.

Call for projects

Currently open until January 25, 2026.

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About this Lab

One year of tailored support to develop your screenplay

Launched in 2011, LabMed is Meditalents’ flagship writing residency, dedicated to supporting first or second fiction feature film projects.

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Each year, eight authors from across the Mediterranean basin benefit from nearly a year of personalized and intensive guidance. Participants are mentored by established film professionals — screenwriters, producers, and directors — to help them reach a complete treatment or even a full script.

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LabMed combines group writing sessions, one-on-one guidance, and regular checkpoints between sessions to ensure continuous progress.
The program is structured around three one-week sessions, allowing each project to evolve step by step throughout the year.

A young author in the midst of writing during one of our Labs.

Information & Eligibility Requirements

What You Need to Know

Location

Marseille, France

Duration

8 months – from March to October

Eligible Countries

Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt

Number of Projects

8 per year

Required Languages

English and/or French

Participation Fee

€800

Residency Overview

Three sessions to write, develop, and complete your project

Session 1

June 8-12, 2026

Session 2

October 13-17, 2026

Session 3

March 29-April 13, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know Before Applying

How does the selection process work?

Projects are evaluated by a committee of film professionals. 8 projects are selected each year. Selected participants are expected to read the other participants’ projects and to attend all residency sessions.

Is there a participation fee for the residency?

There is no application fee. If the project is selected, a €800 participation fee will be requested. Meditalents covers transportation, accommodation, and lunches during the sessions. Participants must arrange their own personal insurance.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants must submit a single PDF file including:

an information sheet (with contact details, CV, and short bio)
a logline, a synopsis, and a treatment (5 to 10 pages)
a statement of intent
a biography and filmography
any additional visual material (mood board, teaser, etc.)
a link to previous films, if available

Incomplete applications will be considered ineligible.

Can I apply with a writing partner?

Yes, two people can submit a project together, but only one will be covered by Meditalents (transport, accommodation, etc.).The second author may participate remotely or attend at their own expense.

Who is eligible to apply to LabMed?

LabMed is open to screenwriters who are nationals of or reside in a country bordering the Mediterranean, including France.Applicants must be developing a first or second fiction feature film and have a good command of French and/or English.

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