Deadline to apply is December 26, 2010
Designed to help filmmakers who are currently in production or post-production on their feature-length documentary films, Film Independent’s inaugural Documentary Lab is an intensive seven-week program running in Los Angeles in March and April 2011. The program is sponsored by Latino Public Broadcasting, and is the first new Lab since 2001.
“We are launching the Documentary Lab, with support from Latino Public Broadcasting, as a response to what we see as a real need in the filmmaking community. Each year, the number of compelling documentary projects that are submitted to our Labs has been growing dramatically, but there was always more of a narrative focus for these programs,” said Josh Welsh, Director of Talent Development. “With the Documentary Lab, we now have the ability to extend our expertise and resources to these talented documentary filmmakers.”
The Lab’s focus is two-fold: (1) provide creative feedback and story notes to the selected filmmakers and (2) help filmmakers strategize the completion, distribution, and marketing of their film.
Additionally, the program serves to advance the careers of Lab Fellows by introducing them to film professionals who can advise them on both the craft and business of documentary filmmaking. Lab Fellows have one-on-one meetings with established documentary filmmakers (directors, producers, editors), and other industry professionals who act as advisors on the participants’ projects.
DETAILS: Documentary Lab Fellows Also Receive:
· One-year membership to Film Independent
· A pass to the Los Angeles Film Festival (City Pass)
· One-on-one consultations with Film Independent’s Filmmaker Advisor
· Year-round support from Film Independent
APPLY Visit FilmIndependent.org for more information and submission guidelines. Application fee is $55 for Film Independent members and $75 for non-members. Filmmaker Labs Associate Jennifer Kushner is also available to answer further questions at 310.432.1275 or JKushner@FilmIndependent.org
About FILM INDEPENDENT
Film Independent is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization that champions independent film and supports a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Film Independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film Independent’s Board of Directors, filmmakers, staff, and constituents, is comprised of an inclusive community of individuals across ability, age, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Anyone passionate about film can become a member, whether you are a filmmaker, industry leader, or a film lover.
With over 250 annual screenings and events, Film Independent provides access to a network of like-minded artists who are driving creativity in the film industry. Film Independent offers free Filmmaker Labs for selected writers, directors, and producers; provides cut-rate services for filmmakers; and presents year-round networking opportunities. Film Independent’s mentorship and job placement program, Project:Involve, pairs emerging culturally diverse filmmakers with film industry professionals.
Film Independent produces the Los Angeles Film Festival, celebrating the best of American and international cinema and the Spirit Awards, a celebration honoring films and filmmakers that embody independence and dare to challenge the status quo.
For more information or to become a member, visit www.FilmIndependent.org.
Contact:Jennifer Kushner is also available to answer further questions at 310.432.1275 or JKushner@FilmIndependent.org Media: Elise Freimuth Film Independent Phone: 310.432.1287 Contact Elise via email
“Ǝvolution” Comes Full Circle At The Chelsea Film Festival
The Chelsea Film Festival, running from October 16th through October 20th, 2024, at Regal Cinemas here in Union Square, is set to host the East Coast premiere of Ǝvolution, a thought-provoking experimental micro-short film that proves big ideas can come in small packages and in perfect circles.
In just 1 minute 16 seconds, this cinematic gem by Award-Winning Director Romina Schwedler, with original music by Argentine Composer Ignacio Montoya Carlotto, explores a cycle as old as time: life leads to progress, progress leads to destruction, and destruction, well, leads back to life. But is this vicious circle unbreakable? Ǝvolution suggests the answer is yes, unless we decide to open our eyes.
Inspired by the overwhelming number of recent events that threaten human existence, Ǝvolution, possibly the shortest film in this 12th edition of the festival, plays out entirely through the symbolism of circles, cleverly illustrating —in the blink of an eye— the repeating patterns of history, and confronting viewers with the uncomfortable truth that our so-called “progress” may, in fact, be guiding us to our own ruin.Premiering at the Regal 14 Union Square, New York City, on October 18, 2024, at 11 a.m., Romina Schwedler's micro-short, featuring Leah Young with cinematography by Alan J. Carmona, will be sure to spark conversations longer than the film itself! Forcing viewers to reconsider the true meaning of evolution, not just as a biological process, but as a reflection of our collective journey as humans.
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