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Deadline for submitting applications for the 5td edition, starting in September 2010, is on the 30th of July, 2010
- Organizer
ScripTeast is organized by Independent Film Foundation (ul.Bagatela 10/12, 00-585 Warsaw, Poland).
- Partners
ScripTeast is supported by the Media Programme of the European Community, Narodowe Centrum Kultury, Polish Film Institute, and Apple Film Production.
- Program description
ScripTeast is a project based training program for scriptwriters from countries of Central and Eastern Europe. A yearlong program consists of five sessions:
a) Stationary Workshop – 7 days - September – October, 2010 in Poland
- one-on-one meetings with Creative Advisors
- evening case studies and screenings
b) On-line Follow-up - October 2010 -January 2011
- rewriting of the script with one or two Creative Advisors‘ support
c) Evaluation Session – 3 days - during IFF in Berlin, February 2011
- one-on-one meetings with Heads of Studies
- full access to festival screenings of Berlinale
- participation in the events of national standsd
- pitching training
d) Second On-line Follow-up - February - April 2011
- writing of the final draft of the script with the support of the Heads of Studies
e) Final Session – 7 days - during the IFF in Cannes, May 2011
- meetings with ACE members and Producers Network and representatives of the world audiovisual industry
- full access to festival screenings
- participation in the events of the National Pavilions of participating countries
- presentation of The Krzysztof Kieslowski ScripTeast Award for the Best Eastern and Central European Script to the best script participating in ScripTeast (10,000 € for the author/-s).
- Creative Advisors
Creative Advisors in the Program are internationally acclaimed scriptwriters, directors, or producers whose films had an impact reaching far beyond their own country and who form a group coming from different cultures and generations. Among them will be two Heads of Studies, both experienced lecturers, who will be supporting other Creative Advisors in matters of methodology.
- Advisory Board
During the Final Session at IFF Cannes, the ScripTeast international Advisory Board consisting of famous scriptwriters, directors and producers will vote on the Krzysztof Kieslowski ScripTeast Award For the Best Central and Eastern European Script
- Language
The working language of all ScripTeast meetings and events is English, so good knowledge of English is essential for participation. However, in limited number of cases, there is a possibility of support from an interpreter during one-on-one meetings.
- Selection process
Up to twelve scripts will be selected for the Program (maximum two co-writers for the script). If applying as co-writers, please state this clearly in the application form, and provide separate application package for each co-writer. Selection decisions are entirely up to the Organizer. Due to the quantity of applications, the Organizer does not explain and inform about the reasons why the script was not selected.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted at the end of August 2010.
Also at the end of August 2010, the rest of the applicants will receive information that their project was not selected.
- Application package
The basis of selection will be new theatrical feature film scripts and their authors.
Applicants must be nationals of any country participating in the MEDIA Programme. However, ScripTeast has been developed to focus on Central and Eastern European countries.
Applicant must present a credit of at least one produced theatrical feature film, or a credit of at least one produced television feature film or TV series, or have extensive experience as a writer, journalist or director.
The submitted script of a theatrical feature film must be an original work, planned for production not earlier than Spring 2011.
THE RIGHTS OWNER HAS TO CONFIRM THE SCRIPT'S SUBMISSION TO SCRIPTEAST AND SIGN THE APPLICATION FORM.
The script must not be submitted to any other scriptwriters' workshop program at the same time.
The script needs to be as close to finish as possible. The participants should be open and willing to receive advice from others. Application package should contain (in English):
- Application form
- Script (2 copies, UNBOUND)
- Synopsis (max. 3 pages)
- CV (including professional experience, achievements and awards)
- Cover letter stating what the applicant wishes to achieve in ScripTeast
Applications should be sent by post AND e-mail.
Please, send the application to:
INDEPENDENT FILM FOUNDATION
ul.Bagatela 10/12
00-585 Warsaw
POLAND
Email entire application package to:
Applications will not be accepted by fax. Submitted scripts, application forms and other materials WILL NOT BE RETURNED. Unsuccessful applications will be disposed of safely. Deadline for this year's applications is in the end of July. There is no application fee.
- Costs
Participation fee is 300 euro. Organizer covers all costs of participation (including travel, accommodation, full board, festival accreditations and on-line consultations).
- Bursaries and grants
Two scholarships are available (covering all costs of participation). Special consideration is given to applicants from countries with comparatively limited film industry. Applicants should submit a letter of application for scholarship addressed to the Artistic Director of the Program outlining their circumstances and their reasons for requesting a scholarship.
- Obligations
Participants qualified for the Program will be obliged to pay 300 euro and send the confirmation of payment to the Organizer by fax or email before the Stationary Workshop in Poland (participants will be informed how to pay the fee when they are shortlisted).
If selected, the applicant will be obliged to take part in the entire yearlong program of ScripTeast. If a participant fails to attend any Stationary Workshop without giving a serious reason, he/she must pay back all the costs incurred by the Organizer (participation fee and other actual costs incurred by the Organizer in order to create his/her place in the Program).
Participants of the Program will be obliged to re-write their scripts within three months after the Stationary Workshop, and do another rewrite after the Evaluation Session, if necessary.
The credit "Developed with the assistance of ScripTeast" and the Program's logotype must be mentioned in connection with any future use of the script and placed in the credits of any film produced from the developed script.
The Sundance Institute founded by Robert Redford introduced the idea of giving back, to provide emerging filmmakers with an opportunity to work and develop their projects and skills. ScripTeast and all the people involved in it fully support and continue this idea. Therefore projects supported by ScripTeast are asked to contribute 0.2% of their production budget to ScripTeast (the total amount paid to ScripTeast is not to exceed 5,000 euro and not payed before start of the shooting). These funds will be used to organize next editions of the Program.
- Contact
Email your questions to:
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ScripTeast
Independent Film Foundation
Bagatela 10/12
00-585 Warsaw
Poland
tel. +48 22 851 84 40
fax. +48 22 851 84 44
mob. +48 516 034 696
e-mail: info@scripteast.pl
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