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Calls for application for: EP2C, EFA MASTER CLASS ON VIRTUAL PRODUCTION, IFS INTERNATIONAL PRODUCING WORKSHOP, CROSSROADS CO-PRODUCTION FORUM

EP2C post-production workshop

We are pleased to announce that the EP2C post-production workshop is heading to Vienna, Austria, in October this year. It will be a special occasion, as the workshop will celebrate its 5th anniversary!

After four editions, EP2C is proud to see its projects find their way: 15 films have already been completed or are in post-production and 30 more are in pre-production or development. It has been a pleasure to host 82 participants (55 producers and 27 post-production supervisors) from 36 countries.

This newsletter gives us the opportunity to present you with the films that were brought to EP2C for post-production development.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the pedagogical team of 50 international experts, producers, post-production supervisors, VFX supervisors, sound experts, sales agents, lawyers… who have breathed life into our workshops and have guided our participants on how to get to grips with the challenges of post-production.We are also grateful for the support of the MEDIA programme of the European Union and the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles who have supported the workshop since the beginning as well as our local partners who made it possible for EP2C to travel to Belgium, Poland, and Germany.

Last but not least, we would like to thank Filmfonds WIEN to host us in Austria this year.EP2C is a project-based workshop, tailor-made for producers and dedicated to the post-production management of feature films (fiction or documentary). The workshop is also open to post-production supervisors.

Over the course of one week, technical, financial and artistic post-production challenges are addressed in lectures, group sessions and individual meetings. This annual workshop welcomes 22 participants.

More information: www.ep2c.com

EFA MASTER CLASS ON VIRTUAL PRODUCTION

APPLY NOW! EFA Master Class with Marc Weigert

WHEN: 2 – 8 June 2014

WHERE: Studio Babelsberg, Potsdam/Germany

JOIN US!

• to find out about the possibilities of virtual production, even with a small budget!
• to learn about new ways of realising a film!
• to learn how to use virtual production tools to create a higher production value for any kind of visually challenging project, be it a historical drama, science fiction, or contemporary film
• to learn about advantages and pitfalls when using new technology
• to optimize your workflow in the best possible way!
• to network with colleagues from across Europe!
• to learn from a true master of visual effects!

MEET  

• Tutor Marc Weigert, visual effects supervisor/producer (WHITE HOUSE DOWN, ANONYMOUS, 2012, INDEPENDENCE DAY)
• Guest Sebastian Krawinkel, art director (INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, THE BOURNE CONSPIRACY, THE PIANIST, ANONYMOUS)
• Guest Christopher Townsend, visual effects supervisor (Oscar-nominee for IRON MEN THREE, STAR WARS: Episode I to III, PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN - Dead Man's Chest, THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK) (tbc) 

WHO:

20 creative European film professionals – directors, producers, cinematographers and post-production supervisors and anyone working in special/visual effects departments.

Participation fee: EUR 500 covering participation and meals. Transport and accommodation are not included. A limited amount of scholarships is available through EFA. EFA Master Classes are also liable for support by national MEDIA Desks and/or film institutions.

IN CO-OPERATION WITH:

Studio Babelsberg: www.studiobabelsberg.com

Stargate: www.stargatestudios.de

Exozet: www.exozet.com, www.exozet-effects.com

Cinector: www.cinector.com

ARRI: www.arri.de

Supported by the MEDIA Programme of the EU and Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, the EFA Master Class will take place at Studio Babelsberg in Potsdam, located on the outskirts of Berlin. Founded in 1912, Studio Babelsberg is the oldest large-scale studio complex in the world and one of Europe’s leading service providers for major motion pictures (e.g. THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, THE MONUMENTS MEN, THE BOURNE SUPREMACY), independent films (e.g. THE PIANIST, THE COUNTERFEITERS, FLAME & CITRON) and TV productions. Further partners are Stargate Germany, Exozet, Cinector and ARRI.

More information and application: http://www.europeanfilmacademy.org/High-Value-for-Your-Budget.397.0.html#c879

International Producing Workshop ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln 

Registrarion is now open!

As in every other year, we are pleased to announce the start of our further education program »International Producing« in September in Cologne, Germany. We offer around 12 participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the material, financing and marketing of international film projects in five weekend workshops. 

The focus is on exploring the current conditions of international co-productions and individually suitable business models. Many professionals from Europe and overseas will explain issues and provide case studies. Simon Perry - president of ACE and our program mentor - will act as facilitator and moderator throughout the program. 

The process of exploring the participants’ individual profiles and accessing their goals forms the framework of our themes "Finding Material", "Finding Money" and "Finding Markets." Our program is aimed at graduates of film school production programs as well as young professionals from fields such as producing, development, financing, distribution and sales.

Please find additional information here: www.filmschule.de/InternationalProducing 

CROSSROADS CO-PRODUCTION FORUM

Application deadline: JULY 31st 2014

CROSSROADS is the Co-Production Forum, organized by the Thessaloniki International Film Festival. Mediterranean, Balkan and Central European producers with a feature film script are given the chance to meet a new network of financiers, co-producers and leading industry specialists. CROSSROADS introduces producers and directors to a variety of industry professionals from all over the world. The programme is varied and provides the opportunity to meet, formally and informally, distributors, broadcasters, sales agents and consultants. CROSSROADS’ goal is to support the producers of feature-length fiction film projects that contain a link to the Mediterranean and Balkan regions as well as Central Europe. Qualifying features will be produced or co-produced by a country in this area or are movies that contain story elements based in these regions.

Headed by Marie Pierre Macia and together with the CROSSROADS team, we are looking for feature-length fiction film projects that contain a link to the Mediterranean and Balkan region or Central Europe. They should either be produced or co-produced by a country within these regions or contain elements in the story that link them to these regions. Projects should have a producer attached and could be in all stages of pre-production. Our main focus in the selection procedure will be on projects that present a high possibility of being realized, combining this quality with artistic elements.

In this framework, CROSSROADS has come to add an important action in the direction of aiding and promoting local talent. CROSSROADS has a particular focus to countries from the regions with a low production capacity. The constant goal of the project is to scout for new talent in these countries and to provide producers with opportunities to make their work known in a wider market. Through the actions of the Forum, the selected producers are aided in their efforts to promote their projects outside their countries and to network with potential partners. The joint involvement of countries from the Mediterranean, the Balkans and Central Europe signals the start of a new relationship between countries, which, although separated geographically by the Mediterranean, are culturally united through the international language of cinema.

CROSSROADS awards include the main co-production award with Two Thirty Five Inc. offering post-production services (image & sound) and the CNC Development Award of 7.000 euros. The producer of the winning project will also be granted a free accreditation for the Producer’s Network, Cannes Film Festival 2015 session and Sofia Meetings of the Sofia International Film Festival is selecting a project to be presented during their session in March 2015. Also, the MFI Script 2 Film Workshops is awarding a scholarship to one of the projects and Initiative Film (France) is offering its script development services to one Greek project.

For more information please contact: Crossroads Co-production Forum Angeliki Vergou - Coordinator vergou@filmfestival.gr

Page published 5 May 2014. Updated 28 May 2014.