MINI MEETMARKET LONDON ANNOUNCED

Saturday 17th March 2012 / 10am – 1pm or 2pm – 5pm

Following on from its success as an extension of DFG Day at Sheffield Doc/Fest, the Mini-Meetmarket is coming to London this spring.

The Mini-Meetmarket is a unique opportunity for new and emerging documentary filmmakers to meet Executive Producers to pitch their idea in an intimate roundtable environment.

How it Works

Mini-Meetmarket London will take place on Saturday 17th March in two sessions:

Morning session: 10am – 1pm
Afternoon session: 2pm – 5pm

Filmmakers are invited to submit a short proposal – no more than 250 words in length – together with a brief biography and full contact details to training@thedfg.org by 5pm on Friday 2nd March 2012. The application must fit on one side of A4.

Cost:
DFG Members: £30 (inclusive of VAT)
Non-Members: £45 (inclusive of VAT)

For more information please visit Mini Meet Market

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SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST YOUTH JURY– CALL FOR ENTRIES

Interested in documentary making and watching? Do you have an opinion about film and its place in the world? IF YES, SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Sheffield Doc/Fest is looking for new voices for the world of documentary and you could be one of them. Five talented 16-21 year olds from around the UK will be chosen to make up this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest Youth Jury.

Heather Croall, Director of Sheffield Doc/Fest, says:

"We are looking for people with the confidence to stand up and make themselves heard, and who aren't afraid to shout about what they think. And we want those people to make up the five-strong Sheffield Doc/Fest Youth Jury 2012.."'

The successful applicants will form the judging panel that award one documentary the Sheffield Youth Jury Award at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June, 2012. Prior to the Festival, the Youth Jurors will also participate in an exclusive Hothouse project in March. This will include viewing short-listed films, speaking to industry experts and learning more about what makes a good documentary. Past speakers include Michael Palin, Commissioning Editors and filmmakers like Andrew Lang.

Now in its sixth year, the Doc/Fest Youth Jury can be an accelerator into the industry, an insight into the world of the documentary industry as well as a fantastic and unique festival experience.

Heather Croall says:

"The youth jury award has become one of the most coveted awards at the festival. Filmmakers just love to hear that a jury of young people selected their film as the winner! Previous Sheffield youth jury members have gone on from this amazing "industry-access" opportunity to get their own documentaries commissioned after the festival or secure jobs in various broadcasters around the country. Being part of this initiative is an experience that has lasting impact for the young jury members"

Alex Keegan a Youth Juror from 2011:

“Being on the Youth jury at Doc/Fest was genuinely one of the most exciting and memorable moments of my life. Judging which film best represented the perspectives of the youth was a huge honour... The experience has acted as a springboard for my own pursuits since, which have focused specifically on music and thinking of innovative ways to incorporate music and film; putting the knowledge I gained at Doc/Fest into action. “

If you are interested and wish to apply, please visit here

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 24th February 2012.

Successful applicants will be invited to an interview on Thursday 1st March 2012. The Hothouse will take place in Sheffield March 26th to 28th 2012.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2011 will take place from 13th - 17th June 2012.

We look forward to hearing from you!

For queries regarding the Sheffield Doc/Fest Youth Jury Programme please e-mail Hussain Currimbhoy (Film Programmer)  hussain@sidf.co.uk or join the Sheffield Doc/Fest Youth Jury Facebook group

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SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEETMARKET ALUMNI

We're delighted to offer a special opportunity for anyone who's pitched in our pitching opportunity, MeetMarket, in recent years.

MeetMarket has raised millions of pounds of investment for documentary makers since 2006, and led to the distribution of some of the most successful factual films and TV programs of recent years, including recent IDFA and Sundance award-winners 5 Broken Cameras, Planet of Snail and Putin's Kiss. To celebrate our delight at MeetMarket pitchers' successes, we're going to hold a special reception for all MeetMarket alumni at this year's festival, where you can toast your successes or let us know what help you need now to get your MeetMarket projects finished and out to audiences.

To help you to make sure you can be at this MeetMarket alumni celebration, we're offering anyone who's pitched in MeetMarket a reduced-rate pass at £185+VAT.

You can only take up this rate before Friday 9th March. To request a MeetMarket Alumni pass, please email chris@sidf.co.uk

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ORGANISATIONAL DISCOUNTS FOR DOC/FEST 2012

If you are a member of Shooting People, Focal, EDN or Reelisor you are eligible for a discount pass of £185+VAT.  Numbers on these offers are strictly limited so be quick to seize this opportunity. Keep an eye on the Doc/Fest site for further announcements on organisational discounts.

This discount is available from each organisation on a first come, first served basis - please refer to the relevant organisation for further information

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FREE MUSIC DOWNLOADS FOR MEETMARKET ENTRANTS WITH AUDIO NETWORK

Audio Network, the international music company, is delighted to continue its support of Doc/Fest’s MeetMarket in 2012. As part of our partnership, we’re offering all MeetMarket attendees the opportunity to download up to 50 tracks for free for use in their pitches and presentations.

Cleared for multi-platform, worldwide – forever, Audio Network’s catalogue of over 43,000 tracks is the perfect resource for documentary filmmakers. With offices in London, Munich, New York, Toronto, Sydney and Amsterdam, we provide a catalogue of high quality, original music created by over 250 world-class composers to the TV, advertising, film and new media industries. Search, listen and download at  www.audionetwork.com

To download up to 50 free tracks, simply email Fred at f.kisielewski@audionetwork.com quoting DocFest 2012 with your name and contact details to get set up straight away.

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DOC/FEST FILM SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE

This is your last chance to submit your film for Doc/Fest 2012, Film Submissions are ending Monday 13th February at 6pm

Go to the Doc/Fest website and register your film before the deadline to ensure you are considered for this year’s programme - sheffdocfest.com/view/submitafilm

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NEW ENGINE ROOM PITCH WORKSHOP ANNOUNCED

Get your MeetMarket application ready! We're coming to Cardiff on March 22nd and 23rd for our latest Engine Room Pitch Workshop with Wide Eye Pictures and MEDIA Antenna Wales. The Engine Room Pitch Workshop is a unique 2-day project development and pitching experience for documentary filmmakers and cross-platform creatives seeking UK and international commissions, co-production and market intelligence.  This workshop is open to all and costs £30+VAT

For full information email chris@sidf.co.uk.

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MGEITF 2012 MACTAGGART ANNOUNCED

Elisabeth Murdoch, Chairman and CEO of Shine Group, will deliver this year’s MGEITF MacTaggart Lecture.

With Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Sue Vertue all confirmed to give a Sherlock master class too, plus other exciting sessions to be announced very soon, early signs are good for this year’s Festival.

Plus: 100 tickets are available for the super early bird rate! Book Early and save money on a pass, travel and accommodation! 

For more information please visit:

www.MGEITF.com

MacTaggart Announced
MacTaggart Lecture
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