Bringing a film into existence, from the initial idea to the screen is no small feat. Each stage has its challenges and requirements, which require special attention. Our mission is to illuminate, through practical examples, these phases and to offer expert’s feedback as well as a stimulating environment for participants’ discussion. Interactive session will provide you with answers to vital questions and dilemmas every film-maker is faced with.
Agenda we will follow:
- Project development & Art of Pitching – What are the first steps to be taken from the initial idea towards successfully finishing your documentary film? Finding the core of the film and how to present it. – How can the local stories be turned into international ones? How can the films cross borders and be seen by a wider audience?
- Financing & Co-production– Where to find funding for the project and how to secure it effectively? How does international coproduction work?
- Promotion, Festivals & Distribution Strategies– How to create ideal promotional materials and campaigns for the specific project? How to plan a festival strategy and how the pandemic has changed the festival market? How to get a sales agent and distribute your film? How to reach your audience?
- In-depth lecture with real-life examples, strategies and practical tips from one of the world’s leading documentary experts, followed by an interactive discussion.
- Free access to selected documentaries from Taskovski Films‘ catalogue, that are to be watched before the session as we will use them as case studies
- Detailed feedback and advice during the live session (synopses and other materials to be sent in advance) for a limited number of participants’ projects
- Direct guidance from the mentor on participants’ specific projects and their challenges
- Open discussion as a chance to share ideas, experiences and challenges with fellow participants.
- Discount offer on individual, one-to-one mentorship sessions on a different day.
- Filmmakers (producers, directors, screenwriters, editors or any other industry professionals)
- Film professionals with experience in their local market and industry, who wish to learn more about international market and opportunities
- Professionals working in sales, distribution and marketing departments
- Film students
- Professionals considering a career change and moving into areas of producing, festival work, international sales or distribution
- Documentary creators with projects/films at different stages: development, production, post production or ready to have a premiere in the market and be shown to audiences
- Applicants without any projects are equally welcome to explore with us how they can develop their individual professional career or company.