BABYLON 2008

Programme 2010

The Babylon Europe Programme consists of:

A 4-day project development workshop in Rotterdam on 2-5 February 2010

round-table pitching of selected projects
screening of extracts from participants' previously filmed work
whole day script analysis with professional consultants
whole day one-to-one project meetings with industry consultants
lunchtime guest speakers from the international film industry
industry networking reception and other events
3 nights free accommodation

As well as intensive advice and analysis from experienced industry consultants, the BABYLON workshops offer creative exchange, networking, co-production and distribution opportunities.

Online and telephone consultation with Babylon mentors is available during the rewrite phase, February to April 2010.

Projects are re-assessed and the most promising selected for the second phase:

A 4-day industry workshop in Cannes May 2010 (dates tbc)

advice with finance plan and co-production options
orientation tour of the Cannes Market
assisted accreditation with market and festival
daily seminar programme with industry guests
ongoing project consultation
personal mentoring and introductions
public discussion with industry professionals
3 nights free accommodation

The participation fee for the script development programme will be Euros 250 (GBP 220) per person for the Rotterdam workshop, with an additional Euros 250 payable if selected for Cannes.

Ongoing membership of the Babylon network is free for all graduates.

BABYLON is holding preparatory regional workshops in Amsterdam (Oct 31st), Vienna (January 8th/9th) and Paris (tbc).

Events

Special screenings plus writer/director Q and A sessions running at festivals throughout the year.
Conferences on ethnicity and representation at various European venues.

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