WHY FILM & MEDIA TECH
The future of entertainment is massive
$3.5T Market
by 2029
New ways to distribute and monetize content
Digital Platforms
VR, AR and interactive storytelling
Immersive Formats
Generative tools are transforming media production
AI Creation
Popcorn Inc. bridges the gap between “what media is today” and “what it could become tomorrow.”
WHY FILM & MEDIA TECH
$3.5T Market by 2029
The future of entertainment is massive
Digital Platforms
New ways to distribute and monetize content
AI Creation
Generative tools are transforming media production
Immersive Formats
VR, AR and interactive storytelling
Popcorn Inc. bridges the gap between “what media is today” and “what it could become tomorrow.”
WHY JOIN THE PROGRAM
Launch
a startup
Explore emerging technologies
Meet inspiring people
Learn by doing
Learn step-by-step how to find
a startup idea, form a team, and launch a FilmTech or MediaTech project.
Work with tools and ideas around generative AI, new media formats, digital storytelling, and media platforms.
Collaborate with creatives, developers, and innovators from across Eastern Europe.
This is not just an educational program — participants experiment, prototype, and build real startup concepts.
how the PROGRAM works
Popcorn Inc. is an 8-week online incubator designed to guide participants from inspiration to startup launch.
Explore the film and media industry
Form teams
Test ideas with experts and partners
Generate and validate startup ideas
Build early prototypes
Present projects at Demo Day
During the program participants will:
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Participants explore how the media industry works and where innovation can happen
Weeks 1–2
Inspiration
Inspiration
Participants start developing startup concepts. Teams begin forming around the most promising ideas.
Weeks 3–4
Ideation
Ideation
Ideas are transformed into early product concepts. Teams create prototypes
and start testing them.
Weeks 5–6
Startup Launch
Startup Launch
Teams prepare their projects for public presentation. The program ends with Demo Day held in a movie-festival format, where teams present their startups.
Weeks 7–8
Startup Packaging
Startup Packaging
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Participants start developing startup concepts. Teams begin forming around the most promising ideas.
Weeks 3–4
Ideation
Ideation
Ideas are transformed into early product concepts. Teams create prototypes and start testing them.
Weeks 5–6
Startup Launch
Startup Launch
Teams prepare their projects for public presentation. The program ends with Demo Day held in a movie-festival format, where teams present their startups.
Weeks 7–8
Startup Packaging
Startup Packaging
Participants explore how the media industry works and where innovation can happen.
Weeks 1–2
Inspiration
Inspiration
WHO CAN APPLY
We are looking for 20–30 participants who want to build startups in FilmTech or MediaTech.
No previous startup experience or idea is required.
No previous startup experience or idea is required.
Why do you want to join the program?
Who are you and what are you doing in your life?
18+
any education or profession
Team not required
Eastern Europe
any education or profession
Team not required
Eastern Europe
creators // someone passionate about innovation in media // filmmakers // developers // designers // media professionals // creators // someone passionate about innovation in media // filmmakers // developers // designers // media professionals //
Partners
Ready to builD
of media?
the future
Join Popcorn Inc. — Film & Media Tech Incubator and launch your startup in one of the fastest-growing industries.
