Upcoming Deadlines
Call for application for: SOFIA MEETINGS; POWR Baltic Stories Exchange; BERLINALE TALENTS; LES ARCS COPRODUCTION VILLAGE; EUROPEAN SHORT PITCH
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Sofia Meetings
Application deadline: December 1st, 2015
The 13th Sofia Meetings will take place from 17th till 20th March 2016 in the framework of the 20th Sofia International Film Festival (10th – 20th March 2016). Sofia Meetings is an event, supported by Creative Europe MEDIA sub-programme of the European Commission, EA Bulgarian National Film Center and Sofia Municipality.
It has two separate modules:
- Feature Films Pitching – presentation of first, second and third feature fiction film projects of the director, looking for co-producers, sales and distribution.
- Balkan Screenings / Works in Progress – showcase of the latest Bulgarian and regional feature and short films; Screenings of works by filmmakers whose projects have been presented at Sofia Meetings. The screenings are for professionals: for directors and programmers of international film festivals, sales companies and distributors; some of them are also for journalists.
Project requirements:
- First, second or third feature project of the director
- Eligible for applying: all European countries
Submission requirements for projects:
Logline, Synopsis, Treatment/Script, Director’s notes, Budget, Financing Plan, Short director’s biography, Production company’s information, Previous work of the director (if any).
More than 100 key decision makers: producers, distributors, representatives of the film markets, sales companies, film funds, TV buyers and other film professionals from Europe and the region, as well as representatives of the key film festivals are expected to attend the event. Beside the main programmes we offer workshops, panels, presentations, Europe Distribution and Europa Cinemas workshop on audience development and many informal events.
Applications must be sent to: sofiameetings@siff.bg
For more information: sofiameetings@siff.bg
POWR – Call for Participants!
Baltic Stories Exchange – a pitch forum for scriptwriters November 15th – 18th 2015, Tallinn, Estonia
Deadline for application – August 17th 2015
POWR is looking to select 8 feature film projects in the early stages of development that are actively seeking producers. Upon selection they will be developed and presented at the POWR Baltic Stories Exchange, which takes place during the Baltic Event Co-Production Market.
POWR Workshop is aimed at giving Nordic and Baltic scriptwriters an informal and international forum to present their projects and their writing talent during the largest regional film market in North-Eastern Europe.
We develop the 8 projects through group sessions and pitch preparation at our 2-day workshop in an open, generous, and sharing atmosphere, headed by the 2 tutors, Valeria Richter (DK) and Antonio Piazza (IT). The pitch will be approx. 5 minutes per project followed by a round table session where the projects will meet selected producers and other film industry representatives, who will give their feedback and advice. POWR is an intensive and fun experience, mixing project work and networking events.
The workshop is organized in collaboration with Baltic Event, TorinoFilmLab, and the Baltic and Scandinavian Creative Europe MEDIA Desks.
Project criteria:
- full-length feature film with potential for theatrical distribution
- potential for the international market
- projects from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Denmark andNorway are accepted
- No fee – only travel costs
Selections will be announced by September 14th 2015.
Contact:be.poff.eebalticevent@poff.ee
Berlinale Talents 2016 - Call for Entries
DEADLINE: 1 September 2015, 23:59 (CET)
Berlinale Talents is the creative summit and networking platform for emerging film and drama series professionals at the Berlin International Film Festival. Every year, 300 international creatives from various disciplines are invited to Berlin to expand their horizons through all kinds of insightful and invaluable input, to share experiences with experts and among each other, and to become a part of the ever-growing community of Berlinale Talents alumni.
Great to Meet You: How to Apply for Berlinale Talents
Eligible for Berlinale Talents are film and (TV) drama series professionals in the fifth to tenth year of their career: actors, cinematographers, directors, distributors, editors, film critics, producers, production designers, sales agents, screenwriters, score composers, and sound designers
The application procedure varies depending on your field of work. To find out if you are eligible to apply and to get a quick overview of the application process please watch the application video and further information on our how to apply page or drop us a line at talents@berlinale.de
Summit: See the World differently
The Summit offers a programme of around 60 master classes, roundtables and interactive panel discussions per year. Film professionals from the Berlinale, the European Film Market and many other experts of international reputation and from various backgrounds give insights into their work and enter into a direct dialogue with the audience.Last year‘s Summit welcomed Darren Aronofsky, Claudia Llosa, Matthew Weiner, Ursula Meier, Joshua Oppenheimer, Alex McDowell, Joanna Hogg, The Yes Men, Wim Wenders, Bong Joon-Ho, Walter Salles, and many more.
Studios: Let‘s Go into Details
Participating actors, cinematographers, distributors, editors, production designers, sales agents, score composers and sound designers are automatically considered for one of the corresponding Studio programmes at Berlinale Talents.In the Studios they can share their ideas with fellow Talents, take part in various hands-on programmes and excursions, and discuss and improve the aesthetics and mechanics of their own work under the tutelage of mentors and experts.
Project Labs: Bringing Life to Pages
Selected screenwriters and writer-directors (incl. Berlinale Talents alumni) are offered the right environment to further work on and present their new fiction, documentary and short film projects while being Berlin. Doc Station, Script Station and Short Film Station provide development with regard to concept, story structure and creative issues. All three Stations are concluded with public presentations in front of representatives from the international film industry.
Talent Project Market: Meet your perfect Match
The TPM is the successful collaboration between Berlinale Talents and the Berlinale Co-Production Market. Invited producers (incl. Berlinale Talents alumni) have the chance to present their fully developed feature film projects to international co-producers and financiers, get inside knowledge and new contacts. Last but not least they can win two monetary awards. In preparation for the two days of one-on-one meetings, the selected Talents take part in a special programme under the guidance of industry experts and experienced consultants.
Talent Press: Do you read me?
Talent Press offers the most promising critics and journalists a platform and mentorship to acquaint themselves with current trends in world cinema and film journalism. The participants meet people, review movies and take part in events throughout the entire festival and Berlinale Talents. They share their experiences and thoughts in an extensive essay, published at different websites and within their own international networks.
APPLY NOW AT http://www.berlinale-talents.de/story/41/application-2016.html
For more information, please visit www.berlinale-talents.de or contact us at talents@berlinale.de
LES ARCS COPRODUCTION VILLAGE - SUBMISSION CALL
Submission call for projects in development and films in post-production
This year again, Les Arcs European Film Festival offers industry events dedicated to European films currently in development or in stage of post-production. During three days, producers with current projects selected by the festival team and professionals of the industry join us in the ski resort for business and networking, with the chance to meet new partners. Special Focus 2015 on Norway!
About five Norwegian projects will be selected for the industry events and a conference on Norwegian productions and financings will be held during the festival.
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
A selection of 25 projects of European feature films in development presented to professionals looking for financial partners and/or coproducers.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT
Eligibility criteria:
- feature film project (fiction, documentary, animation) with a minimum length of 75 minutes
- the main producer must be European
- the director must be European and must have already directed a film (feature films or awarded / distinguished short films)
- the producer must be looking for additional sources of financing and/or coproducer(s)
- having financings already in place will be considered as a plus
Submission deadline for projects in development: SEPTEMBER 30th 2015
Producers whose project gets selected are invited at the festival's expense (travel, accommodation and accreditation costs for one person per project).
Contact:
Jérémy Zelnik - Head of Professional Events / jzelnik@lesarcs-filmfest.com
Alice Guilbaud - Industry Coordinator / aguilbaud@lesarcs-filmfest.com
WORK-IN-PROGRESS
A Work-In-Progress screening session presenting extracts from 10 European films in post-production to sales agents, festival programmers, distributors and funds.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Eligibility criteria:
- feature film (fiction, documentary, animation) with a minimum length of 75 minutes
- the main producer and the director must be European
- the film should not have any sales agent attached yet
Submission deadline for the Work-In-Progress: OCTOBER 14th, 2015
Producers whose project gets selected are invited at the festival's expense (travel, accommodation and accreditation costs for one person per project).
Contact:
Jérémy Zelnik - Head of Professional Events / jzelnik@lesarcs-filmfest.com
Alice Guilbaud - Industry Coordinator / aguilbaud@lesarcs-filmfest.com
More information and online forms available on www.lesarcs-filmfest.com
EUROPEAN SHORT PITCH 2016 – 10th edition
Call for short film projects
Application deadline – 30th of September 2015
European Short Pitch is an initiative aimed at promoting the European coproduction of short films. It combines a scriptwriting workshop in residency and a coproduction forum bringing together scriptwriters, directors and industry professionals from all over Europe.Selected on the basis of their short film projects, 20 European talents gather to discuss, rewrite, and learn to promote their stories on a European level with the support of 5 tutors. They eventually pitch their projects in front of a panel of 55 producers, financiers, buyers, and distributors.
European Short Pitch aims to bring young European talents into the spotlight, give them a high-end promotion opportunity, and develop short film coproduction in Europe. This initiative is about enhanced economic viability and European visibility for short film projects.From the previous editions (2007-2015), around 200 projects were presented that have resulted so far in the making of 75 short films – many of them having a very successful international career.
Who can apply?
European Short Pitch is open to creative teams developing international short film projects. It is therefore open to writers, directors, and producers. Writer-directors developing a project on their own are very welcome to participate in the programme. Yet it is strongly advised to already have nationally a production company interested or attached to the project, especially at the time of the coproduction forum (2nd -6th March 2016).
The author(s) of the script has to be between 18 and 35 years of age on the closing date of the call for projects (30th of September 2015). His/her nationality or country of residence should be one of the member countries of the Creative Europe Programme (European Union + Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Iceland, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Norway and Turkey). European Short Pitch will also select up to 3 projects from non-member countries of the Creative Europe Programme where NISI MASA has a member organisation: Kosovo, Macedonia, Russia, Serbia and Ukraine.
Applicants must confirm their availability for the different sessions. The working language of European Short Pitch is English; thus, a good knowledge of English is essential in order to participate.
Scriptwriting workshop, coproduction forum & on-line sessionEuropean Short Pitch is composed of a scriptwriting workshop in residency, a coproduction forum, and an on-line session in between.
The scriptwriting workshop in residency will take place from the 11th till the 17th of January 2016 (Place to be Confirmed). Participants will be in groups of four projects, with a tutor heading the process. For five days, they will work intensively on their projects, also giving feedback on other participants’ projects, alternating collective & group sessions, one-to-one sessions with the tutor, and a lecture on an initiation to pitching. One session with a guest producer will introduce participants to European short film coproduction.
The aim of this first session is to enhance the quality of the script and to prepare participants to promote their projects in an international context.
The on-line session (from 18th of January till 22nd of February 2016) represents an opportunity for participants to rewrite their scripts following the scriptwriting workshop, and to get up to two feedback sessions from their tutors. In parallel, participants will prepare materials for the Book of Projects, and suggest names of professionals they would like European Short Pitch to invite for the coproduction forum.The aim of this second session is to have a final script ready for the coproduction forum. On the 22nd of February 2016 at the latest, participants have to submit their final script, so that it can be made available – along with the Book of Projects – to invited professionals ten days prior to the coproduction forum.
The coproduction forum will take place from the 2nd till the 6th of March 2016 in Luxembourg as part of Luxembourg City Film Festival in partnership with LARS. Participants will have one day to prepare and rehearse their pitching with their tutors. The pitching, in the presence of invited professionals, will take place on the 4th of March, in two sessions of two hours each, each project having 7 minutes – questions included. One-to-one meetings (25 minutes long) with professionals will start in the afternoon of the 4th, and will continue the morning after. On the evening of the 4th an award ceremony will take place, with three prizes of 1000 Euros each for the Best Pitches (based on the votes of invited professionals) and for the second year in a row, two in kind post-production awards offered by Espera Productions, one for 3500€ and one for 7500€, will be handed out by a jury headed by the representatives of the Luxembourgish postproduction house, Espera Productions.
The aim of this third session is to create a platform of promotion for the projects selected, to encourage encounters and collaborations between film professionals and to initiate short film coproductions.
Page published 29 July 2015.
