How to Apply

Guidelines for Applicants for the Feature Project Development Workshop

We are looking for strong stories and deep emotions; individual voices and uncompromising visions; bold films which will have the ability to reach, and move an audience.

We are looking for a high professional standard and high motivation from participants, who must be prepared to work in a multilingual setting and to exchange ideas, experiences and aspirations with colleagues from very varied backgrounds.

Applicants can be writers, writer/directors, or producers working with a writer. The writer/director should be able to show at least one completed short film and a full-length feature script. Preference will be given to projects with a producer attached. In exceptional cases, promising projects may be introduced to appropriate producers.

Consideration will be given to

the strength of the project
the promise of the applicant
the consideration of talent otherwise excluded
the possible routes to overcome that exclusion
mixed teams will be actively encouraged
no preference shown in terms of content and theme
the cultural diversity of each country recognized
no presumption in favour of or against assimilation

There is no registration fee for projects.

The participation fee for the script development programme will be Euros 500 per person. This will include tuition and materials; overnight accommodation with breakfast; tea, coffee and lunches; other occasional meals, plus events as agreed with the programme in the offer letter. Participants are responsible for booking and paying for their own flight/rail transport and for local transport costs. Scholarships towards the cost of flights are available on request.

Submission Requirements

Either:

1 page synopsis
A completed draft of the proposed full-length feature screenplay
An example of your previous work (this may be a short film) on DVD or VHS (PAL).

Or:

1 page synopsis
10-15 page treatment
A previously completed full-length feature screenplay
An example of your previous work (this may be a short film) on DVD or VHS (PAL)

Please ensure the title of the project is clearly visible on all submitted documents.

All applicants should also submit:

Completed application form. This can be submitted electronically, but applicants should also include a signed copy with their postal submission material.
Relevant CVs
Statement of intent/letter of motivation from writer/director and producer
Producer/ Production Company information
Information on Broadcaster or other funder if applicable.

Please provide pre-paid envelope for return if recorded material is required back. Regrettably we are unable to return documents and scripts.

Closing date for applications 27th November 2009.

Selected participants will be informed in writing no later than 8th January 2010.

Workshop places will be confirmed upon receipt of fee payment into the BABYLON project bank account.