The incubation program opened many doors and provided valuable hands-on experience behind the scenes of the film and television industry. Meetings with an excellent mentor, other industry professionals, and our group were always motivating and ignited my passion for the film world! Over the course of the year, I built a strong portfolio, made several connections, and am now offering my services as a photographer in the industry, which I will definitely continue!
Filmi Industry Incubation Programme
The Ida-Viru Enterprise Centre fosters the creative industries within the audiovisual sector.
Introduction
Turn your skills to the benefit of the film industry – your profession has a role in film!
Our program supports additional training for those who want to apply their existing skills in the film sector. The goal is to support and develop creative and entrepreneurial individuals who have a film or multimedia-related idea they want to bring to market. The incubation program offers participants mentorship, training, and hands-on workshops, providing guidance both in developing a business model and taking the first steps toward attracting investment.
What Makes Our Program Unique?
We are the first film industry incubation program in Estonia. Unlike general business programs, we focus specifically on the film and creative sectors. Participants gain access to industry experts, opportunities to network within the field, and support from idea to execution. The program bridges creativity and entrepreneurship, offering a strong starting point for those ready to make their mark in the film world.
To apply, submit your application via the button below — we’ll get in touch with you shortly!
If you don’t receive a confirmation message after applying or have any questions, feel free to contact the program manager at britta.merirand@ivek.ee.
Participation in the program is considered de minimis aid (VTA) as defined in Article 3 of the European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2023/2831 on the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid (OJ L 2023/2831, 15.12.2023).
To be eligible, applying companies must have available de minimis aid balance and must not be considered an “undertaking in difficulty” as defined in Article 2(18) of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 651/2014.
You can check your de minimis aid balance here.
The Incubator offers you
- You’ll get a dedicated mentor who knows the film and multimedia industry inside and out.
- A business consultant will help you shape your idea into a viable business and offer an outside perspective.
- The program lasts up to 9 months – enough time to go from concept to execution.
- Test and launch your product or service within the incubator environment.
- Your skills and services will be promoted to film producers through a specialized database.
- Join a network of creative entrepreneurs like yourself.
- Become part of a community that connects you with professionals and key players in the film industry.
we excpect
- established entrepreneurs
- individuals ready to take their first steps into creating their business
The program equips you with the knowledge to apply your existing professional skills in a creative and fast-growing sector – the film industry.
The film world relies on a wide range of expertise: photographers contribute to camera work and visual style; graphic designers create titles and visual identity; electricians work as lighting technicians; hairdressers and makeup artists play a key role in character creation; seamstresses are part of the costume team; and carpenters build set decorations and props.
To join the programme, you must
- Be ready to actively participate and complete the full program.
- Have a company — or if applying as an individual, you’re ready to establish one during the program.
- Speak both Estonian and English.
- Submit your application by clicking the button below.
- Be prepared to attend an interview.
If you don’t receive a confirmation message after applying or have any questions, feel free to contact the program manager at britta.merirand@ivek.ee.
Programmi ajakava
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Applications open May
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Application deadline June
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Film Industry Basic Training October
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1st Mentorsession November
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2nd Mentorsession December
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Starting Entrepreneur Basic Training February
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3rd Mentorsession March
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4th Mentorsession April
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End of program! May
