FILMER FORGE PITCH: PROJECT MARKET & FUND
STRUCTURE
Filmmakers, writers and producers who seek producing, co-producing, funding, and development opportunities for their current or upcoming short film are invited to apply for the FILMER FORGE PITCH.
THE PITCH
Each project team/representative will have up to 7 minutes to present their project.
The order, in which the representatives pitch their projects, will be randomly selected.
Every project, in each phase, must be pitched in English!
DAY 1: PITCHING TRAINING
DAY 2: PITCHING SESSIONS
DAY 3: ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
The program includes One-to-one meetings in 2 phases after the TWO PITCHING DAYS:
1st phase: Speed dating with pitching panelists. To ensure that all projects receive feedback, the programme is initiating “speed dating” meetings between projects’ representatives and each jury member from the FILMER FORGE PITCH.
2nd phase (if there is an interest): Meetings with potentially interested collaborators.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Bulgarian film professionals who seek producing, co-producing, funding, and development opportunities for their upcoming short film.
Short film projects in pre-production stage are accepted.
Short film projects in any genre are eligible to apply.
Secured funding by third parties is not an obligatory condition to submit a project.
Eligible participants must have gained an educational degree in any subject in filmmaking (Film Directing, Producing, Script Writing, etc.) and/or have at least 2 completed short films been programmed in official selection of international film festivals.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Please, provide us with a link to a zipped folder, titled by the name of the short film project, and containing the following materials:
1. Synopsis, treatment, and script.
2. Short biography, photo of director/writer and contacts (phone number and email).
3. Director's statement of artistic choices (image, sound, music, cast, etc.).
4. Production company: profile and selected filmography (if applicable).
5. Short biography and photo of producer and contacts (phone number and email).
6. Producer's statement and strategy for producing this film.
7. Confirmation of secured funding (letter of intent, positive notice, grant, etc.) - if applicable.
8. Any visuals (storyboard, locations, rough cut, animatic, etc.) that will support the application.
! All materials sent must be in English !
AWARD
The winning short film project will be rewarded with 10 000 BGN in cash.
DEADLINE FOR APPLYING - JUNE 10TH, 2024
Please, send the requested materials and the filled form (attached below) to filmerforge@inthepalace.com
PLEASE NOTE:
Film projects will be taken into consideration only if in compliance with the following:
1. Answer to eligible criteria
2. Provided all requested information and materials
Any applicant submitting a project to FILMER FORGE PITCH commits to attend the event in person in case of selection.
FILMER FORGE PITCH accepts the attendance of up to 2 representatives per a project.
