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For ages 18–35, based in the US, solo or team. Up to 20 projects get three masterclasses, 1:1 mentoring and invitations to the screenings.
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Call for projects15 Oct – 10 Nov
Programme · 17–20 November 2026
The programme, day by day
Four days. Mornings at ICR New York: a masterclass open to registered guests, then 1:1 mentoring for the 20 selected projects. Evenings: talks at One Vanderbilt or a private screening at Scandinavia House.
All times ET (Eastern Standard Time, UTC−5).
Presented with ICR New York
Near Grand Central · The venues →
Learn
Masterclass + coffee
10:00–12:00
Meet
1:1 mentoring
12:00–16:00
ICR New YorkRegistered guests
ICR New YorkSelected participants
Walk
5–11 min
Think
Talks
One Vanderbilt17:00–20:00
or
Watch
Screening + Q&A
Scandinavia House17:00–20:00
Same time, 17:00–20:00. Pick one.Registered guests
Connect
Dinner
20:30
Invitation onlyAddress shared with invited guests
Friday 20 Nov runs differently. A vernissage and a panel at ICR New York, 11:00–12:30, open to registered guests, then the screening at Scandinavia House, 17:00–20:00. No 1:1 meetings, no talks and no dinner.Day 4 →
- Registered guestsMornings and evenings. Your name goes to the venue the day before
- Selected participantsThe 1:1 meetings, for the 20 selected projects
- Invitation onlyThe dinners
- Work in progressA film shown before its final cut
- Think or WatchTuesday to Thursday, Watch runs at the same time as Think: pick one.
Tue 17 Nov · Day 1
Money, ideas & opportunity
Morning 10:00–12:00 · ICR New York
Registered guestsRegister by Mon 16 Nov, 23:59 ET
- 10:00–11:30LearnMasterclass: How to Take an Idea InternationalProposed mentors: Mark Foligno + Dr. Daniela MaiorPositioning, partnerships, investment readiness and international opportunity.Film × businessICR New YorkRegistered guests
- 11:30–12:00MeetCoffee & mentor introductionsMentors, Romanian guests, the selected projects and registered guests.ICR New YorkRegistered guests
Afternoon 12:00–16:00 · ICR New York
Selected participantsNo registration
- 12:00–16:00MeetCurated 1:1 project meetingsPre-matched sessions focused on financing, business strategy, film, technology, legal/tax and international positioning.ICR New YorkSelected participants
Evening 17:00–20:00 · Pick one: talks or the screening
Registered guestsRegister by Mon 16 Nov, 23:59 ETPlan all four days →
Think
Talks at One Vanderbilt
One Vanderbilt Avenue, 60th floor- 17:00–17:25Opening: Romania Meets New YorkBuilding a direct bridge between Romanian ideas, talent and the US ecosystem.
- 17:30–18:20Investing in Film — Why Stories Are an AssetPrivate capital, film financing, packaging, risk and international co-production.
- 18:30–19:20Romania — The Business Opportunity You May Be OverlookingEntrepreneurship, capital, technology and creative industries.
- 19:25–20:00Capital Meets CreativityClosing cross-sector conversation.
Watch
Screening + Q&A at Scandinavia House
58 Park Avenue- 17:00–20:00A River’s GazePrivate screening + Q&A with director Andreea Borțun.
Night 20:30
- 20:30ConnectPrivate Opening Dinner30–40 invited guests; curated seating across film, tech, business and investment. No registration.Address shared with invited guestsInvitation only
Wed 18 Nov · Day 2
Human × technology
Morning 10:00–12:00 · ICR New York
Registered guestsRegister by Tue 17 Nov, 23:59 ET
- 10:00–11:30LearnMasterclass: Technology, Immersion & the Future of Human ExperienceProposed mentors: Nonny de la Peña + Prof. Rustam StolkinImmersive media, robotics, AI and human-machine interaction.Immersive media × roboticsICR New YorkRegistered guests
- 11:30–12:00MeetCoffee & mentor exchangeInformal conversation with participants and Romanian guests.ICR New YorkRegistered guests
Afternoon 12:00–16:00 · ICR New York
Selected participantsNo registration
- 12:00–16:00MeetCurated 1:1 project meetingsFilm, AI, technology, immersive media, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary projects.ICR New YorkSelected participants
Evening 17:00–20:00 · Pick one: talks or the screening
Registered guestsRegister by Tue 17 Nov, 23:59 ETPlan all four days →
Think
Talks at One Vanderbilt
One Vanderbilt Avenue, 60th floor- 17:00–17:50AI Is Already Here. What Do We Do With It?AI in business, research and creative practice.
- 18:00–18:50AI × Film — Who Creates the Story?AI, development, production, authorship and the economics of film.
- 19:00–19:50What Will Remain Human?Creativity, emotion, empathy and human value in an age of intelligent machines.
Watch
Screening + Q&A at Scandinavia House
58 Park Avenue- 17:00–20:00Fire and Ice Work in progressA short film by Valentin Fogoroș, shown first.Then Gone Guy Work in progressPrivate screening + Q&A with director Andrei Dăscălescu.
Night 20:30
- 20:30ConnectTech × Film Dinner30–40 invited guests; curated connections across technology, film, research and business. No registration.Address shared with invited guestsInvitation only
Thu 19 Nov · Day 3
From local to global
Morning 10:00–12:00 · ICR New York
Registered guestsRegister by Wed 18 Nov, 23:59 ET
- 10:00–11:30LearnMasterclass: From Project to Global AudienceProposed mentors: Mark Foligno + Emilio BogadoInternational positioning, partnerships, scaling, leadership and market access.Film × businessICR New YorkRegistered guests
- 11:30–12:00MeetCoffee & mentor exchangeFinal informal exchange before the last mentoring round.ICR New YorkRegistered guests
Afternoon 12:00–16:00 · ICR New York
Selected participantsNo registration
- 12:00–15:30MeetCurated 1:1 project meetingsConcrete next steps, introductions and follow-up opportunities.ICR New YorkSelected participants
- 15:30–16:00MeetThe Next StepParticipants share: what I came with / what I learned / what I need next.ICR New YorkSelected participants
Evening 17:00–20:00 · Pick one: talks or the screening
Registered guestsRegister by Wed 18 Nov, 23:59 ETPlan all four days →
Think
Talks at One Vanderbilt
One Vanderbilt Avenue, 60th floor- 17:00–17:50From Romania to the World — Who Controls Access?Film sales, distribution, acquisitions, streaming and more direct routes to global decision-makers.
- 18:00–18:50What Are Global Buyers Looking For?Content, audiences, packaging, rights and international market positioning.
- 19:00–19:50Romania Has a Seat at the TableBuilding a durable Romania–US bridge around talent, IP, investment and ideas.
Watch
Screening + Q&A at Scandinavia House
58 Park Avenue- 17:00–20:00Grounded Between Borders Work in progressPrivate screening + Q&A with director Ligia Ciornei and producer Viorel Chesaru.
Night 20:30
- 20:30ConnectClosing Dinner: What’s Next?30–40 invited guests; follow-up, partnerships and next steps after the festival. No registration.Address shared with invited guestsInvitation only
Fri 20 Nov · Day 4
Remarkable women & a special screening
Morning 11:00–12:30 · ICR New York
Registered guestsRegister by Thu 19 Nov, 23:59 ET
- 11:00–11:30LearnOnline vernissage: Museum of Remarkable WomenThe online opening of the Museum of Remarkable Women, a digital initiative of PWN Romania dedicated to the women who shaped Romania’s history.ICR New YorkRegistered guests
- 11:30–12:30ThinkPanel: Women in LeadershipPresented by Carmen Ciulian, Vice President of the Museum of Remarkable Women, PWN RomaniaFemale leadership across business, culture and public life.ICR New YorkRegistered guests
Evening 17:00–20:00 · The screening only
Registered guestsRegister by Thu 19 Nov, 23:59 ETPlan all four days →
Watch
Screening + Q&A at Scandinavia House
58 Park Avenue- 17:00–20:00PlahaPrivate screening of selected episodes + Q&A with producer Ligia Ciornei and director of photography Cristian Gugu.
The last eveningOne screening, with no talks at the same time and no dinner after. The festival closes at Scandinavia House.
Mentor participation and session allocation remain subject to final confirmation and scheduling.
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Mornings at ICR New York: a masterclass open to registered guests, Tuesday to Thursday, and a vernissage and a panel on Friday. Evenings, 17:00–20:00: talks at One Vanderbilt or a private screening at Scandinavia House. Pick your sessions and register by the day before, 23:59 ET.
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Seats are limited17–20 Nov