Upcoming Deadline
Call for application for: POLISH-GERMAN CO-DEVELOPMENT FUND; EKRAN+; East Doc Platform; FINGAL FILM FESTIVAL; European Coproduction Forum 2016 ; GOOD PITCH EUROPE; IMPACT PRODUCERS LAB; SINO-EUROPEAN SEMINAR 2016
POLISH-GERMAN CO-DEVELOPMENT FUND KICKS OFF
Polish and German producers may apply to the Polish-German Co-Development Fund for financing for the development of film projects.
The Fund, which was established thanks to collaboration between the Polish Film Institute, Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, supports feature and animated films and creative documentaries. Projects for which funding applications are submitted must possess artistic quality and demonstrate the potential for drawing European audiences and, at the very least, audiences in Poland and Germany.
Applications may only be submitted on condition that a co-development agreement has been signed by at least one Polish producer and at least one German producer from the region in which MDM and Medienboard operate.
Financing is awarded to a maximum total of EUR 60 000. Decisions as to the granting of support are taken jointly by the directors of the PISF, MDM and Medienboard or their representatives. The decision-making panels sit two or three times a year and the application forms are available on the websites of the Fund’s founders. The Fund’s annual budget is approximately EUR 150 000.
Contact: Robert Balinski, Polish Film Institute
http://filmcommissionpoland.pl/funding/polish-german-co-development-fund/
CALL FOR NEW edition of EUROPEAN TRAINING PROGRAMME EKRAN+ 2016 IS NOW OPEN
Deadline for sending applications December 1, 2015
EKRAN+, organized by Wajda Studio and Wajda School, is a training program focusing on the creative pre-production process based on shooting practice. EKRAN+ is a 22-day project based professional training programme, primarily designed for directors/writer-directors, focusing on the vision of their future film. This vision is elaborated through the combination of three major elements: the script, the audiovisual components and the collaboration with the other professionals involved in the shooting of the film.
EKRAN+ focuses participants on exploring, identifying and refining the tone and visual language of film. EKRAN+ aims at advancing participants’ treatments/scripts and producing two scenes from each script/ treatment.
Every participating project is represented by a Creative Team consisting of a director (or writer/director), a writer (or co-writer), a director of photography and producer.
Who can apply for EKRAN+?
EKRAN+ is based on teamwork and involves professionals from several fields. The primary target group consists of European directors or writer/directors who have realized their first feature or several shorts. In order to be accepted by EKRAN+, the creative team should be consisting of: director or writer/director; the writer or co-writer of the script (where applicable) the producer committed to the project, the director of photography they intend to work with.
English is the language of EKRAN.
More info: www.wajdaschool.pl/en/news/ekran-2016
SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS from CENTRAL and EASTERN EUROPE
5th East Doc Platform | Prague | March 7 – 13, 2016
Deadline: December 1, 2015
The Institute of Documentary Film (IDF) is looking for documentary projects in development / production / post-production for the 5th edition of East Doc Platform (EDP)
APPLY now for:
- East European Forum
- Project Market
- Doc Tank
EAST DOC PLATFORM 2016 will welcome more than 400 guests, including 70 key international, commissioning editors, buyers, distributors, sales agents, festival programmers, film fund and organization representatives who will be able to choose from some of the most promising films and projects in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as 120 East European filmmakers and producers who seek creative, financial and distribution support. This event will traditionally feature our staple activities, including the 16th EAST EUROPEAN FORUM; the 3nd edition of DOC TANK and the 7th PROJECT MARKET.
More information here: http://www.dokweb.net/en/documentary-network/articles/submit-your-documentary-projects-for-east-doc-platform-2016-and-get-a-chance-to-win-7500-for-further-development!-2745/
FINGAL FILM FESTIVAL - Submissions Open for 2016
Deadline for submissions 30th June 2016
As part of the centenary celebrations in 2016, the festival will be dedicating a slot in the schedule for all subjects relating to the 1916 Rising. Any filmmakers creating content in any of the mediums screened at the festival is encouraged to submit for possible inclusion in the Fingal Film Festival 2016.
The categories for submissions are as follows:
- Animation
- Irish Language
- International Films
- Short Films
- Documentaries
- Feature Films
- Student Films
- Fingal Newcomer Media Award – (Director / Writer / Producer / DOP ( Living in Fingal Area) )
- Outstanding Achievement in Media Award - (Director / Writer / Producer / DOP / Journalist ) This award will be given to any filmmaker who breaks new ground in any of the categories or creates a new way of storytelling.
Please submit if you have a film that suits this historic event. Nine awards in total with some amazing brand sponsorship prizes attached! For more information go to our website www.fingalfilmfest.com email pr@fingalfilmfest.com
http://www.fingalfilmfest.com/2016-submissions/
Call for European Coproduction Forum 2016 projects
THE CALL FOR PROJECTS IS NOW OPEN!
Deadline: February 26, 2016
You can now register your project to the pre-selection of the 2016 Series Mania European Co-production Forum. To register your project you must complete the online form below before Friday, February 26, 2016.
Please note that in order to validate the form, you must upload the following elements:
- a 5 pages presentation of the project
- a provisional production planning
- a financing plan- some photos of the projects (if available)
- a cover letterThe selection results will be communicated by e-mail in March 2016.
For any questions please contact: forumcopro@forumdesimages.fr.
GOOD PITCH EUROPE: RETURNS TO THE NORDIC COUNTRIES - SWEDEN!
Good Pitch Europe returns to the Nordic countries in May 2016, this time to the Swedish capital, Stockholm. BRITDOC is calling out to European filmmakers working on social and environmental justice film projects to apply by the December 1st deadline. What's the big idea behind Good Pitch? Take a look at this page on the Good Pitch website for a grounding on what is (and what isn’t) a Good Pitch film, what the opportunities are, and what other films have walked away with. We're looking for films which tackle a national or global issue, with something important to show us about the world or ourselves. We welcome films of any style - personal, observational, essays, presenter-led, verite... Projects can be at any stage from early production to completion and even early festival circuit (although rough cut stage is ideal), and they should be 60+ minutes in length (although we welcome plans to make shorter versions).
Apply for Good Pitch Europe 2016 here: https://goodpitch.org/events/gpeu2016
RETURN TO FINLAND: IMPACT PRODUCERS LAB
In preparation for May’s Good Pitch Europe, BRITDOC will be returning to the delightful surroundings of Hameenlinna in Finland for an Impact Producers Lab from January 13th-16th 2016.
Both in the US and Europe more funds are now available to pay for 'outreach and engagement' to ensure films hit their target audiences. However, there is a shortage of professionals to handle this work. Just as films have producers to manage the creative and financial process from script to screen, some films now need specialised impact producers to take the film from completion to impact.
At BRITDOC we’re helping to train up this new generation, and this winter we are looking to select eight individuals from Europe who are either doing this work, or ready to step into this role.Anyone from the European Union eager to learn more about how to use your film as a tool for social or environmental change can apply. We are looking to work with established professionals from the worlds of film, campaigning, journalism, politics and marketing and PR.
Apply for the Impact Producers Lab 2016 here: http://apply.britdoc.org/apply/new/impactlab2016
www.britdoc.org
CALL FOR ENTRIES: SINO-EUROPEAN SEMINAR 2016 “UNDERSTANDING THE CHINESE MARKET”
On Wednesday, 17th February 2016 from 10am to 6pm at the EFM Producers Hub, Bridging the Dragon and the European Film Market will organise the first Sino-European Seminar for selected 30 European PRODUCERS. The programme will be an in-depth ‘immersion day’ consisting of five interactive working sessions on how to approach the Chinese film market. The sessions will range from expert talks to case studies, covering practical aspects of working with Chinese film industry professionals.
If you would like to take part in the seminar, please drop us a short e-mail at seminar@bridgingthedragon.com by the 27th November 2015, expressing your interest in participating. You should have a project or a speci?c interest in China and men5on that in your e-mail. The selection of producers will be announced in early December.
Page published 26 November 2015.
