RIFF 2013 TALENT LAB IN REYKJAVIK
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15th, 2013
TRANSATLANTIC TALENT LAB
RIFF 2013 TALENT LAB IN REYKJAVIK
OCTOBER 1st - OCTOBER 5th, 2013
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15th, 2013
THE FESTIVAL
The 10th (!) edition of the Reykjavik International Film Festival (RIFF) will take place this year between September 26th and October 6th. As Iceland's most highly attended cultural event, the festival has made a name for itself as a platform for quality independent cinema and up-and-coming filmmakers. Each year the festival draws scores of international guests, including film enthusiasts, critics and journalists, and artists and industry professionals. And we'd like you to come, too.
THE LAB
RIFF's Transatlantic Talent Lab capitalizes on the geographical location of Iceland resting between Europe and North-America as an ideal meeting point for young filmmakers from across the globe. Here you'll connect with seasoned professionals in the film industry as well as other aspiring filmmakers as you receive advice and share thoughts about making the jump from short films to full-length features. Furthermore, you'll be given the chance to pitch your project to a number of experienced producers in attendance. The schedule is stuffed with great films, workshops, events and seminars.
THE CREW
Distinguished film-industry professionals such as the directors Jim Jarmusch, Milos Forman, Dario Argento, Ulrich Thomsen, Béla Tarr, Lone Scherfig, Paprika Steen, Richie O'Donnell, James Marsh, Cédomir Kolar, Arto Halonen, Baltasar Kormákur, João Pedro Rodrigues, Jessica Hausner, Giorgos Lanthimos, director and BAFTA-winning editor Valdis Oskarsdottir,director and festival consultant Peter Wintonick, Toronto International Film Festival co-director Cameron Bailey and Tribeca director Geoffrey Gilmore have all spoken during previous Talent Labs.
THE GOLDEN EGG
In addition, the best film from each year's Talent Lab participants is honored by a special jury of film professionals with an award called The Golden Egg, providing additional significance to the entire event. The films submitted for The Golden Egg should be no more than 30 minutes long and made after January 1st, 2012. A committee will select the best films for the Competition. When you apply for the Talent Lab, you can add a link to your online screener.
FEE
The fee for overseas participants is ISK 90,000.- (approximately 750$ / 560€). The fee covers accommodation, breakfast and lunch, festival pass, parties and all seminars and discussions. Airfare is not covered. The fee for residents is ISK 40.000.-
DEADLINE
The application deadline is for the Talent Lab July 15th, 2013. To apply, sign up at our Visitor Page (vp.eventival.eu/riff), choose 'Accreditation' from the left-hand menu and follow the instructions.
Page published 28 June 2013. Updated 31 July 2013.
