IFP is delighted to announce another first in a great year of building partnerships. Along with our friends at Shooting People we are thrilled to offer nonfiction filmmakers the chance to be part of the official US delegation to Sheffield Doc/Fest.
Sheffield Doc/Fest brings the international documentary family together to celebrate the art and business of documentary making for five intense days in November. It is a must-attend festival if you are looking to tap into the European co-production market and discover new innovations in documentary production and distribution.
And it has a roller skating party!
The festival takes place from November 3rd to 7th in Sheffield, UK.
Being part of the U.S. Delegation will give you:
£150 discounted passes for the delegates, which gives access to all the festival screenings, networking drinks and sessions. (Normal rate is £235)
Advice and help with networking and setting up meetings from MeetMarket producer Charlie Phillips
Discounted accommodation
Please note that you will need to arrange your own travel and accommodation.
If you are interested in being part of the US Delegation to Sheffield Doc/Fest please email dgiacomo@ifp.org with SHEFFIELD DELEGATION in the subject header.
You will then be contacted with a special code to sign up and join the Delegation.
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Hot Docs U.S. Delegate (and IFP Member) Carolyn McCulley Blogs Hot Docs
It is Sunday night. I just arrived in Toronto for my first ever Hot Docs event. I have my iPad pre-loaded with trailers from my film and am looking forward to finding out now well it will work to ditch my heavier laptop and just use the iPad for the week.
Already the Hot Docs staff has saved me time and money. I carefully read the FAQ and noted the tip about the Airport Express coach service. I booked online, saving another 10 percent off the $19.95 trip, and rode in from the airport connected to the free wifi aboard this comfortable coach. If you don't have your ride already lined up to go home, you may want to check it out.
I'm working the reward points angle this week, migrating from hotel to hotel with free stays. Tonight I am at the Hilton. I have a beautiful view of the city from the 26th floor. I arrived too late to get my event credentials, so I can't join the swing of things until tomorrow. But I anticipate getting precious little sleep for the rest of the week, so tonight's enforced rest is probably a good thing.
--Carolyn McCulley, producer/director CityGate Films
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Mentorships in New York, Delegations in Toronto - IFP on the move
Two very exciting programs of IFP are showing the diversity of our organization and commitment to filmmakers of all stripes. This past week, we announced the conclusion of the inaugural year of our “Made in NY” Mentorship Program, a career development program supporting and promoting diversity in the New York City entertainment workforce through mentorship, workshop and networking opportunities and job placement support. The “Made in NY” Mentorship Program grew out of the Mayor’s Task Force on Diversity in Film, Television and Commercial Production, commissioned to explore initiatives and opportunities that would help to diversify employment in the City’s production industry.
Drawing from a highly competitive candidate pool, fifteen below-the-line participants representing an inclusive range of race, gender, ethnicity and physical ability were selected for an eight-month fellowship specifically designed to build the professional networks of its participants to ensure long-term career growth.
Among the mentors to participate in the program were costume designer John Dunn (I’m Not There, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), cinematographer Frederick Elmes (Synecdoche New York, Blue Velvet), Production Designer Mark Friedberg (Across the Universe, Darjeeling Limited), producer Ted Hope (Adventureland, In the Bedroom), cinematographer Ellen Kuras (DP Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), cinematographer Harris Savides (Milk, Zodiac), and producer Frida Torresblanco (Pan’s Labyrinth), among many other dedicated artists and technicians. Over half of the cycle’s participants had the opportunity to directly apprentice with or shadow a mentor on set or in the production office.
This program is inspiring in that it focuses on those below-the-line film professionals and nurtures their skills in careers in a way that no other program has. We look forward to an exciting second year of the program.
In other news, this past Thursday was the opening night of Hot Docs, North America's largest film festival devoted to non-fiction film. For the first time ever, thanks to IFP's partnering with Shooting People and NYWIFT, we are able to bring a U.S. Delegation to this international festival. he delegations, each made up of established producers and broadcasters working in social, cultural and political documentary genres partake in the wealth of networking opportunities, market events and conference sessions offered. Official delegations also network with other delegates through specially-scheduled parties and receptions, and through International Co-Production Day, at which delegation members will be featured participants.
We look forward to keeping you posted about the success of all our members!
Drawing from a highly competitive candidate pool, fifteen below-the-line participants representing an inclusive range of race, gender, ethnicity and physical ability were selected for an eight-month fellowship specifically designed to build the professional networks of its participants to ensure long-term career growth.
Among the mentors to participate in the program were costume designer John Dunn (I’m Not There, HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), cinematographer Frederick Elmes (Synecdoche New York, Blue Velvet), Production Designer Mark Friedberg (Across the Universe, Darjeeling Limited), producer Ted Hope (Adventureland, In the Bedroom), cinematographer Ellen Kuras (DP Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), cinematographer Harris Savides (Milk, Zodiac), and producer Frida Torresblanco (Pan’s Labyrinth), among many other dedicated artists and technicians. Over half of the cycle’s participants had the opportunity to directly apprentice with or shadow a mentor on set or in the production office.
This program is inspiring in that it focuses on those below-the-line film professionals and nurtures their skills in careers in a way that no other program has. We look forward to an exciting second year of the program.
In other news, this past Thursday was the opening night of Hot Docs, North America's largest film festival devoted to non-fiction film. For the first time ever, thanks to IFP's partnering with Shooting People and NYWIFT, we are able to bring a U.S. Delegation to this international festival. he delegations, each made up of established producers and broadcasters working in social, cultural and political documentary genres partake in the wealth of networking opportunities, market events and conference sessions offered. Official delegations also network with other delegates through specially-scheduled parties and receptions, and through International Co-Production Day, at which delegation members will be featured participants.
We look forward to keeping you posted about the success of all our members!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
IFP Joins Forces with Shooting People and NYWIFT for first ever U.S. Delegation to Hot Docs
IFP is delighted to announce that, together with our partner organizations NYWIFT and Shooting People, we are helming the first-ever U.S. Delegation to Hot Docs, North America's largest documentary film festival. For a huge $400 off the normal price, our members who choose to attend will gain full access to the Toronto Documentary Forum (May 5 & 6) , International Co-Production Day (May 3) , and be featured in the Digital Doc Shop market.
ONLY MEMBERS OF IFP, SHOOTING PEOPLE, and NYWIFT CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS HISTORIC OFFER.
Additionally, the delegation will get access to the rest of the festival: all 255 screenings, the Doc Shop digital market screening library, all Hot Docs Conference sessions and programmes, including Hot Docs Talks, Kickstart panels, CoffeeTalks and Micro Meetings, The annual Hot Docs Awards Presentation, a full roster of parties and receptions, and much more more. The delegates will join the ranks of over 1,900 registered documentary professionals from more than 25 countries, over 300 international broadcasters, film foundation representatives and acquisitions executives representing the world’s key broadcast markets, and over 400 accredited media representatives.
This is not only an exciting opportunity for all of our nonfiction producing members, but also a historic one.
The offer for the very discounted rate of $577.00 Canadian dollars, ends NEXT TUESDAY, March 16th. Don't miss an incredible opportunity! Read more about all eight of the delegations here. For more info on how to buy your discounted pass, click here.
ONLY MEMBERS OF IFP, SHOOTING PEOPLE, and NYWIFT CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS HISTORIC OFFER.
Additionally, the delegation will get access to the rest of the festival: all 255 screenings, the Doc Shop digital market screening library, all Hot Docs Conference sessions and programmes, including Hot Docs Talks, Kickstart panels, CoffeeTalks and Micro Meetings, The annual Hot Docs Awards Presentation, a full roster of parties and receptions, and much more more. The delegates will join the ranks of over 1,900 registered documentary professionals from more than 25 countries, over 300 international broadcasters, film foundation representatives and acquisitions executives representing the world’s key broadcast markets, and over 400 accredited media representatives.
This is not only an exciting opportunity for all of our nonfiction producing members, but also a historic one.
The offer for the very discounted rate of $577.00 Canadian dollars, ends NEXT TUESDAY, March 16th. Don't miss an incredible opportunity! Read more about all eight of the delegations here. For more info on how to buy your discounted pass, click here.
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