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Digital Production Essentials
With the development of digital production technologies and the innovation in the field of virtual production and visual effects, great majority of film and TV projects nowadays are created in digital workflow.
Planning such a production and post-production should start already in the early stage and in development. The workshop offers fundamental insights into the technologies and processes linked to digitally producing an audiovisual project as well as hands-on advice on implementing and benefitting from digital workflows at different stages of production.
Next to the theoretical and practical work in the group, a visit to the digital production facilities in a European film studio complex will allow the participants to see the technology in use and ask questions first-hand.
Accommodation | Will be available for booking |
Location | tba |
Date | November 2025 |
Format | Interactive on-site workshop |
Language | English |
Certificate | Yes |
Scholarships | Scholarships and discounts available (details below) |
Offer Components
Workshop participation
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WHAT DIGITAL PRODUCTION ESSENTIALS OFFERs
Topics
- Overview of digital production terms and technologies
- Cutting-edge case studies
- Digital production process, pipelines and planning
- Digital production roadmap
- Calculating the budget for different VFX models
- Tax incentives and other financing models for VFX and postproduction
Benefits
- Latest expertise from internationally acclaimed trainers
- Opportunity to test and apply the acquired knowledge
- Interactive sessions with space for questions and exchange
- Excellent networking opportunities
- An active and interdisciplinary group of participants and industry experts
- Hands on tips on budgeting a project for a digital and virtual production
- Ability to better plan and prepare future productions
Head of study 2023
EXPERTS in 2023
Study Visit 2023
LEDcave Berlin
LEDcave in Berlin is one of the world's most advanced virtual production studios, suitable for film, advertising, live events and more.
With additional studios in Mannheim and Cologne, the LEDcave framework expands the possibilities for creative work and lets teams leverage the power of virtual production intuitively. By producing in digital environments, uncertainty can be greatly reduced and cooperation between production team members is improved considerably. Through virtual production, more media is created in less time and post-production can be cut almost entirely.
During our visit, we will get to know more about the technology and possible applications for it.
THE POST REPUBLIC
Based in the center of Berlin, THE POST REPUBLIC is serving the international movie industry offering customised workflow solutions for a variety of budgets and production scales. The studio houses a multitude of disciplines and a broad range of skill sets, offering end-to-end postproduction solutions including Digital On Set Lab, Editing, Colour Grading, Visual Effects and Motion Design, Sounddesign, Mixing, Filmrecording and Digital Delivery.
Over the last 10 years, THE POST REPUBLIC has completed work on over 300 films and has gained a reputation for ensuring that small and large films received the same high standard of creative and technical expertise.
Our visit will focus on sound post-production. At THE POST REPUBLIC, we will discuss the immersive sound solutions for the Oscar-winning film “All Quiet on the Western Front".
Case study 2023
All Quiet on the Western Front
Netflix's All Quiet on the Western Front, directed by Edward Berger, is a harrowing look at trench warfare during WWI. The film depicts the physical and emotional atrocities of war as experienced by young German soldier Paul Bäumer.
The film is a multi-Oscar-winning production. It uses some of the newest technologies, to depict the horrors of the Great War.
Together with The Post Republic, we examine with this case study immersive sound and will dive deep into how this specific element of the film contributed to the final experience.
Additional information
Meals
Lunch and dinner are included in the participation fee. To keep things convenient and eco-friendly, the menu will primarily feature vegetarian dishes.
Accessibility
If your mobility is impaired, please get in touch with the EPI team, so we can find the best solution possible to ensure your full participation.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND DISCOUNTS
Erich Pommer Institut Scholarships
Thanks to Creative Europe - MEDIA funding, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for nationals of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
Apply: Scholarship Application.
Important: Do not register for the workshop while applying for a scholarship.
Discounts and Other Scholarships
Company Discounts:
If a second person from the same company books at the same time and at the standard rate, they are eligible for a EUR 200 discount. To claim this, please reach out to us for a discount code.
Please note scholarships and discounts are non-combinable.
Funding Opportunities in Your Country:
We encourage all applicants to seek financial support from their national or regional funding bodies, as they may offer bursaries or grants to cover training and professional development.
For information on potential financial support for participating in MEDIA-funded trainings, please contact the MEDIA Desk in your country or region. Please note that participation costs for MEDIA trainings are eligible expenses under MEDIA Development grants.
Here are some opportunities available:
Austria - Austrian Film Institut : Professional Development Grants
- Belgium - Flanders Audiovisual Fund : Training Grants / Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel :
Training Support
Czech Republic - Audiovisual Producers’ Association: Grants for Producers
Denmark - Danish Film Institute : Professional Training
Estonia - Estonia Film Centre: Training and Education Support
Finland - Finnish Film Foundation: Support for Distributors and Exhibitors / AVEK: Training Grants
Germany - MOIN Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig-Holstein : Training and Qualification Support / KOMPASS - Help for Solo Entrepreneurs: KOMPASS Program / HessenFilm und Medien: Step Support / Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Filmförderung: Talent Development
Ireland - Screen Ireland: Bursaries and Grants
Italy - Fondo Audiovisivo Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Training and Education Funding / Trentino Film Commission: Film Fund and Training Support
Lithuania - Lithuanian Film Centre: Support for Film and Cultural Professionals
Luxembourg - Film Fund Luxembourg: Continued Education Grants
Netherlands - Netherlands Film Fund: Training and Lab Organization Grants
Norway - Norwegian Film Institute: Reisestipend utland | NFI
Sweden - Swedish Film Institute: Courses and Seminars
Switzerland - Media Desk Suisse: Training Scholarships
WHAT FORMER PARTICIPANTS SAY
- The Digital Production Essential’s workshop surpassed my expectations in terms of content and expert-level teaching. We went deep into the ins and outs of new technologies like virtual production, Dolby atmos, and visual effects tools, and discussed budgeting and creating an efficient workflow for all of these. I took away some fantastic contacts for my network across Europe, as well as pages of notes for future projects.Sam Ainsworth | Director, Producer | La Paz Films