Kids' Documentary Series 2025 - Rough Cuts Meeting

At the end of the shooting phase and before final editing, all co-producers are invited to join a collective rough-cut meeting. 

The 2025 EBU Kids’ documentary series Rough Cut meeting will take place on Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September in Lisbon at the kind invitation of our Member RTP.

This meeting is a key step in the film production process where all co-producers meet collectively to review an early version of the edited footage, known as the rough cut. This version typically includes the basic structure of the film—scenes arranged in order with preliminary edits—but lacks polished elements like final sound mixing, colour correction, visual effects or graphics.

The purpose of the meeting is to:

• Assess the overall flow and narrative of the piece.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in pacing, storytelling, or visual continuity.
• Gather feedback from the other co-producers, directors, or other collaborators.
• Make decisions about what changes are needed before moving on to a more refined version, often called the final cut.

Practical information

September is still high season in Lisbon. Make sure to make your travel arrangements as soon as possible.

RTP recommends booking at VIP Executive Art’s Hotel, just 2.5 km from RTP and 5 km from the airport (close to the subway, offering quick and easy access to everywhere).

RTP kindly made a pre-booking with a special rate: 

• Single room - €155,00 (includes buffet breakfast) + City tax: € 4.00/day per person
• Double room - €167,00 (includes buffet breakfast) + City tax: € 4.00/day per person

To make a reservation, you should use the code: EBUKIDS