Emerging Producer Training Programme

Film London's Emerging Producer Training Programme (24 - 25 July 2008) is part of the Film London Production Finance Market (20 - 21 October 2008) and is an opportunity to provide hands-on training for the UK's most promising upcoming producers.

The Emerging Producer Training Programme will launch a specially tailored finance, market and pitching programme, where around fifteen emerging producers will have the opportunity to attend a one and a half day intensive training session on 24 - 25 July 2008. The training event will be led by Angus Finney (PFM Project Manager) and Film London's European partner, Thierry Baujard, from Berlin-based consultancy peacefulfish.

The July training consists of teaching forums which will cover:

• Private finance
• International markets
• Green lighting
• European co-financing and co-production, and
• Pitching training

On the second day, each producer will pitch for seven minutes to a panel of experts (including executives from leading film companies, a producer and a private equity financier) who will be making final selections. A limited number of producers (maximum ten) will win selection to attend the two-day market in October 2008.

How to apply

To apply for the Emerging Producer Training Programme please submit

• A completed Application Form
• A full screenplay - (NOTE: it is this project that will be the focus of any successful producer's pitch to the 'Expert Panel' at the July training day).
• A synopsis of the screenplay.
• A resume of your individual experience/track record; and where relevant a boiler plate of your company's experience.
• Additional packaged elements, such as director, cast, budget, and any financing already in place, should be included if available.

The deadline for applications is Friday 18 April 2008. Please click here to download full guidelines and an application form.

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