Less is More programme supports feature film development online or on-site
The lim² 2027 Call for Projects is open until 14 October 2026. The programme is designed for emerging writers/directors developing scripts for their first to third feature films. Applicants with backgrounds in theatre, documentary or visual arts, who have not yet directed fiction films, are also welcome to apply with a fiction feature film.
About LIM2 (Less is More) Programme
lim² is a training programme designed for emerging writers/directors developing scripts for their first to third feature films, at an early stage. It also targets film industry professionals.
Applicants with backgrounds in theatre, documentary or visual arts, who have not yet directed fiction films, are also welcome to apply with a fiction feature film.
This programme is supported by Creative Europe MEDIA.
What is the lim² Online Programme?
The lim² Online Programme supports around 50 first, second or third fiction feature film projects at an early stage of development. Participation in the lim² Online Programme is free of charge.
The online programme includes:
- 3-hour online masterclass, also open to the producers of the selected projects, in January 2027;
- Two 3-hour online sessions focused on the lim² Toolbox and new methodologies designed to enrich the ideation phase and help move the film’s development forward, led by two lim² tutors, in February 2027;
- Access to the lim² Family, an international community of filmmakers committed to a changing world;
- Communication support: the announcement of the lim² selected projects is public and relayed by the international press;
- Invitations to professional and social events during international festivals.
What is the lim² On-site Programme?
The lim² On-site Programme supports 16 first, second or third fiction feature film projects at an early stage of development. The participation fee for the lim² On-site Programme is €900. The on-site programme includes:
- Three one-week residential workshops in Brittany, France;
- A series of online meetings;
- Development support between March and October 2027;
- A tailor-made industry event, lim² meet, connecting participants with film industry professionals from across Europe.
- Applicants with backgrounds in theatre, documentary or visual arts, who have not yet directed fiction films, are also welcome to apply with a fiction feature film.
Eligibility Criteria
lim² welcomes applications from writer-directors who:
- Are developing their first, second or third fiction feature film;
- Are working on a project at an early stage of development;
- Wish to deepen the first stages of development of their project;
- Are from, or currently reside in, the European Union, a Eurimages country, a non-EU country participating in the Creative Europe Programme, or the United Kingdom.
- Are able to speak, write and work in English.
- Applicants with backgrounds in theatre, documentary or visual arts, who have not yet directed fiction films, are also welcome to apply with a fiction feature film.
How to Apply
When submitting your application, you may choose to apply to the lim² Online Programme, the lim² On-site Programme, or both. Only one application file needs to be submitted.
The lim² 2027 Call for Projects is open until 14 October 2026.