SOFA takes up to eight film initiators, cultural managers, entrepreneurs, facilitators and catalysts with unique project ideas in the audiovisual world. The participants selected are trained in three short workshops in various creative ways to reach local and international cinema-goers and are given the opportunity to make connections beyond borders. With the help of experienced lecturers, SOFA participants receive tailor-made coaching, enabling them to realise their dream project in an efficient manner.

SOFA is for professionals with previous experience in cultural management from Central or Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the republics of South Caucasus, Greece, Israel, Germany, or the MENA region.