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Call for Screenplays for the BIFF Filmmakers Residency Program
By Bahamas International Film Festival
Aug 28, 2010 - 10:13:38 AM
Bahamian filmmaker Gustavius Smith displays his cheque for $10,000 after he won the Bahamas International Film Festival's Filmmaker Residency Program award, jointly sponsored by Ansbacher, for his project "Built for Load" at the Atlantis Theatre on Sunday, December 9, 2007. (Photo/Tim Aylen)
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Nassau, Bahamas - The Screenplay Filmmaker Residency Program aims to support filmmakers by
providing a chance to present their project to established producers,
directors, writers. Should your Screenplay be selected, you will be
invited to have a series of one-on-one meetings for four days during 7th
Annual Bahamas International Film Festival, December 2 – 5. This inten
sive program is designed to establish lasting collaborations within the film industry.
The
emphasis will be on critical feedback, practical advice, and a clear
direction in the filmmaking process. The outstanding screenplays will be
selected to participate in the residency program. The program is open
to the new and experienced filmmakers.
2009 Winners were:
Vashti Anderson
Miguel Drayton
Ithalia Johnson
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION – September 4th
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE NOVEMBER 1st.
Submit to BIFF Office - programming@bintlfilmfest.com
Submission Information
www.bintlfilmfest.com
Submission Fee:
- $100.00
APPLICATION MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE
-The Screenplay must take place in the Bahamas or the Caribbean
-Biography of screenwriter and/or director
-Film synopsis (no longer than 1 page) - Film treatment (no longer than 3 pages)
-1-page character description / breakdown of central characters.
-Copy of previous work if applicable, e.g. short or feature film
-Script Please send three (3)
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