Since 2009 CPH:LAB (formerly known as DOX:LAB) has been offering a new approach to talent development for European and international filmmakers. Founded on the principles of innovation and risk-taking in creative development, integration of alternative business strategies, practical filmmaking, market access and nurturing new cross-sector partnerships, CPH:LAB has already proven that one can build an innovative production culture, stimulate calculated risk-taking and deliver great results at the same time.The overall aim with the training initiative is still to stimulate innovation within the European audiovisual landscape by creating a professional international incubator for creative talent who works in teams of two, focusing on: 1. Supporting new, innovative creative processes (development & production).2. Supporting new collaborative approaches to co-production by setting up concrete creative partnerships between two filmmakers, thus encouraging creative talents to work trans-nationally from first idea to finished film.3. Encouraging alternative financing and distribution with a focus on micro-budgeting and faster processes.4. Exploring new ways of defining stakeholders, creating and enhancing a film's relevance for its audience.We invite our filmmakers to take the words innovation and laboratory literally, doing our best to explore new tools and methods to empower our creative talents across Europe to take charge of their own processes and empower them to take active part in the digital shift.