International script development lab for Indian children’s films 2009

Runumi G | Festivals & Contests | October 30, 2009 at 12:02 pm Print this article!

Filmmakers and wannabe filmmakers – here’s a useful announcement for you that I received with a request for wide dissemination (the term “the child and family audience” in British cinema parlance encompasses films suitable for children, and not necessarily include what we know as ‘family films’ in India, I have been informed by the organisers from whom I sought the clarification):

International script development Lab for Indian Children’s Film 2009

December 4th-14th, 2009

Call for Applications

We are delighted to announce a new initiative for an international script development Lab for development of feature films for the child and family audience.

The Lab is jointly designed and organised by Eleeanora Images (India) and Performing Arts Labs (London) and is supported by the Media Mundus programme of the European Union, the British Council, Children’s Film Society of India, EON Productions and the Goethe Institute.
The aim of the programme is to initiate the production of a slate of high quality Indian Films for children. It will focus on stories with a potential for co-production and distribution in national and international markets, at the same time developing the creative and practical skills and knowledge needed to make productions for the child and family audience specifically.

The programme consists of a 10 day residential Lab for 6 selected writers.

See the attached document giving brief details on the programme and how to apply and also please visit the link given for further details. Confirmation of venue and session dates and information on Lab mentors and resource team will be posted shortly on the websites of Eleeanora Images (www.eimagesindia.com) and PAL (www.pallabs.org )

You are invited to apply, or to nominate, writers to take part in the Programme.

Deadline for receipt of applications November 10th, 2009

Selected applicants announced November 20th.2009

WHO CAN APPLY?

Applicants for the Indian Children’s Film Lab may be screenwriters and also people accomplished in an allied field, including theatre or fiction, wishing to write for the screen even for the first time.

If shortlisted, you may be asked to send a sample of past work: this may be a film on DVD, or sample of writing as a script, play or published book.

Participants will receive a fixed amount towards travel costs and accommodation and subsistence is provided.

For further information contact: indiascriptworkshop@gmail.com

Application:

Name of the Applicant __________________________ Age _____ Date of Birth _____/____/_____

Residence Address __________________________________________________________________

Mobile Number ____________________ Landline Number ____________________________

E-mail Address ______________________________________________________________________

Gender Male/Female

+ I agree to the terms and conditions of the competition (see overleaf)

Using no more than 300 words, please tell us a little bit about yourself, a professional profile, and what inspires you to be a screenwriter.

__________________________________________________________________________________

(continue on a separate sheet if necessary)

HOW TO APPLY

Application should be sent to indiascriptworkshop@gmail.com and include:

* A one-page synopsis of the project they wish to develop
* A project treatment (Max 3-5 pages)
* A full CV
* A sample screenplay of 2-3 scenes

Hard copy of completed application form, one page synopsis, 3-5 pages project treatment, a full CV and sample screenplay of 2-3 scenes should be sent to the following address:

Eleeanora Images
216-B/3, First Floor,Gautam Nagar,
New Delhi- 110049
Phone +91 11 41645938/ 41645940

Check List

Have you:

Completed all your details on the application form?

Completed your 300 word personal profile with details of your writings?

Included your one page synopsis for a feature film?

Included a partial screenplay of the story detailing 2-3 scenes?

Included a project treatment of 3-5 pages?

Sent a soft copy and hard copy?

Completed all your details in the application form?

A full CV ?