Applicants must submit a work sample which should include a minimum of a polished trailer and scene selects, all the way up to a rough cut. You just buy an old handycam off ebay, tape down the record button and go follow around, i dunno. December 3, 2018 through a series of meetings and workshops, the documentary lab provides creative feedback and story notes to participating filmmakers, while helping them to strategize for the completion, distribution, and marketing of their films. Read more fork films reveals documentary grant recipients. Each year, film independent awards the ellegarnier directing fellowhip to one filmmaker from our directors lab. A musically talented trans teen navigates adolescence, sobriety, and the ramifications of his changing gender identity. Film independent announces 2016 documentary lab fellows. Film independent selects filmmakers with 8 film projects. The lab provides filmmakers with customized mentorship from prominent leaders in the documentary world, funding, professional development. Film independent announces 2018 screenwriting lab participants. Our hope is that filmmakers will take lessons from these stories to apply to their own projects. Film independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the spirit awards, announced the filmmakers and eight projects selected for its 2019 documentary lab. July 15, 2019 film independent member extended deadline. Film independent selects all women filmmakers for the 2020.
It is not necessary that the film was shot in the u. June 18, 2019 more information applications currently closed. To celebrate, were spotlighting some of our favorite short films to come out of the lab. Mar 11, 2020 film independent has lined up quite the class for its 2020 documentary lab this years participants are all women. Film independent selects 14 filmmakers for inaugural.
The lab provides filmmakers with oneonone support, funding, professional development workshops and networking opportunities. With intimate and exclusive access as well as plenty of wonder and whimsy this behindthescenes portrait of nye follows him as he takes off his science guy lab coat and takes on those who deny climate change, evolution, and a sciencebased world view. Film independent has announced the names of the 10 filmmakers and six projects selected for the 2016 documentary lab a 5 week intensive program designed to support filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentaries. The sundance institute documentary film program supports nonfiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries on contemporary themes. Film independent announces 2016 documentary lab fellows and. Through a series of meetings and workshops, the documentary lab provides creative feedback and story notes to participating filmmakers, while helping. Every other week on the blog, we dig into the archives from film independent education and examine, in detail, one film s production journey. Directing lab is a fiveweek program for directors prepping independent feature films. Designed to help filmmakers who are currently in post production on their featurelength documentary films. Designed to help filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films, the documentary lab has two primary focuses. Project involve is film independents signature program dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry. He is a nyfa award winning writer and sundance institute documentary edit and story lab fellow. Film independent has selected filmmakers and eight projects for its 2019 documentary lab, an intensive twoweek program designed to help filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films.
Project involve, film independent s signature diversity and mentorship program, is turning 25 this year. May 21, 2018 the independent filmmaker project ifp, filmmakers publisher, announced today the 20 feature films selected for the ifp filmmaker labs, ifps yearlong fellowship for firsttime filmmakers currently in postproduction on their debut feature. Netflix spotlights massachusetts lab debacle in how to. Laura hess supports distribution and social impact for unrest and creative development for unrest vr, unrests virtual reality companion piece. Orly ravid will be a guest speaker and advisor at the film independent documentary lab on april 28, 2016 from 1. Designed to help filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films. At this time, documentary, short film and television projects are not eligible to apply. After you create a new account, you will receive a confirmation email with an activation link within a couple of minutes. An intensive eightweek program for directors who are prepping their independent feature films under the guidance of established industry professionals who serve as creative advisors, directing lab fellows receive script feedback, discuss their. The lab provides creative feedback and advances the careers of its fellows by. Applicants must submit the following materials for consideration. The ultimate film grant list updated february 2019. Prnewswire film independent, the nonprofit arts organization that produces the spirit awards, announced the filmmakers and eight.
If you released a fiction feature before, you are still eligible to apply to the documentary lab and vice versa. The film features bill nye, neil degrasse tyson, ann druyan, and many others. Film independent selects fellows for 2019 documentary lab. Film independent announces filmmakers for the 2014. Posted on march 23rd 2012 in accolade american revolutionary. All labs are open to firsttime feature documentary and narrative directors with films in postproduction.
Film independents artist development program offers free labs for selected writers, directors, producers and documentary filmmakers and presents yearround networking opportunities. If youve got a feature documentary at the rough cut stage or in early postproduction in a few exceptional cases, why not apply to film independent s mentorship program that includes exposure to industry professionals and yearround mentorship. And were not talking about the small, practical stuff like. Film independent filmmaker grants and awards emerging. Apr 28, 2016 orly ravid will be a guest speaker and advisor at the film independent documentary lab on april 28, 2016 from 1. The lab is an intensive program designed for filmmakers currently in post production on their featurelength documentary films and provides. June 4, 2019 film independent member extended deadline. Film independent selects 11 filmmakers for documentary lab. Dec 16, 2016 sundance screenwriters lab unveils 15 writers it will support exclusive. Film independent unveils first documentary lab indiewire. The lab provides filmmakers with oneonone support, funding, professional. Submit your project to ifp filmmaker labs documentary. The independent filmmaker project fosters the development, production and promotion of thousands of international projects in film, media and beyond. Combining documentary and narrative features together for the first time, the program begins today, running may 2125 at the made in ny media center.
For more information on who can apply, how to apply, deadline, faqs, the application fee, and more, visit fis documentary lab page, or email. Film independent announced today the six screenwriters selected for its 21st annual screenwriting lab. October 22, 2019 film independent member extended deadline. A recent graduate of northwestern universitys master of science in leadership for creative enterprises program, she also consults for film independent s global media makers, documentary lab, and fiscal. In 2008 firelight expanded its mission and created the documentary lab, a flagship mentorship program that seeks out and develops emerging diverse filmmakers.
For the documentary s director, erin lee carr, 31, the fourpart netflix series represents an epic undertaking as it tracks a sizable cast of characters over several years through trials, legal. She is a 2015 film independent documentary lab fellow, a 2012. Were thrilled to bring together this group of talented filmmakers for the seventh year of our documentary. The film independent documentary lab accepts applications for nonfiction films or series that will be in late postproduction in the spring of 2019. Aug 06, 2018 the film independent episodic lab is supported by lead artist development funder the time warner foundation and founding sponsor netflix. Established in 2002 with founding support from open society foundations, the program is a vibrant global resource for independent nonfiction storytelling. Film independent selects 10 indie filmmakers for 2017. Tft alumna grace lee mfa 02 selected for film independent.
The independent filmmaker project fosters the development, production and promotion of hundreds of feature and documentary films a year. The lab is an intensive twoweek program designed to help filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films. The 2017 doc lab is a fiveweek intensive program designed to support filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentaries. Submit to film independent filmmaker labs, grants and programs. You will receive an immediate email notification confirming charge of your credit card and a member number. There are a lot of things you need to be a successful documentary filmmaker. He is a fellow of film independents documentary lab as well as a recipient of the sundance institute espn films award and efilmcompany 3s feature film grant for his directorial debut film, shot in the dark. Film independent announced the 11 filmmakers and eight projects selected for its 2020 documentary lab. Apply to film independents documentary lab california. In 2014, tragos was one of six filmmakers invited to participate in sundance. We help independent creators from around the world develop new projects, connect within the industry and champion. Documentary lab is an indepth, twoweek program designed to help filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films.
Film independent has selected the filmmakers and projects for its second annual documentary lab. Welcome to the film independent talent guide, which chronicles our film independent fellows alumni of our artist development programs film independent s artist development initiatives promote unique, independent voices by helping filmmakers create and advance new work. Through a series of meetings and workshops, the documentary lab provides creative feedback and story notes to participating filmmakers, while helping them to strategize for the completion, distribution, and marketing of their films. The evolution of grace boggs, a documentary written and directed by tft alumna grace lee mfa 02, about a 96yearold chineseamerican activist and philosopher, was recently selected by film independent for the 2nd annual edition of its documentary lab, an intensive, sevenweek completion program for films in postproduction. Showcasing a wide variety of story and style, the sundance film festival short film tour is a 95minute theatrical program of eight short films from the 2016 edition of the january festival. The documentary lab is an 18month fellowship program that supports filmmakers from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities working on their first or second feature length documentary film. Nov 27, 2019 the nonmember deadline to apple to the 2020 film independent documentary lab is december 3. For the second week, film independent presents highlights female filmmakers whose influence spans the history of film itself.
At film independent our mission is to champion the cause of independent film and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation, and uniqueness of vision. Aug 29, 2019 youll find more information on all film independent grant and lab applications here. Selected through an open application process, composers gain firsthand experience composing for film while in residence at skywalker ranch. Jeff gilbert is an emmy awardnominated film editor, known for the academy award nominated documentary extremis, netflix original documentary the rachel divide, and sundance jury winner the overnighters. The lab is an intensive program designed for filmmakers currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films and provides. Film independent helps filmmakers make their movies, builds an audience for their projects, and works to diversify the film industry. Film independent has lined up quite the class for its 2020 documentary lab this years participants are all women. Film independent reveals filmmakers for 20 documentary lab. Thirteen selected for film independents 2019 documentary lab. Film independent selects filmmakers for 2020 documentary lab. Jan 05, 2015 she is a film independent documentary lab and sundance lab alumnae, participating as both a director and a producer.
Mar 20, 20 film independent has announced its chosen filmmakers for the 20 documentary lab, an eightweek program designed to assist burgeoning directors currently in postproduction. Imdb, the worlds most popular and authoritative source for movie, tv and celebrity content. Six screenwriters selected for the 2019 film independent. The film was nominated for outstanding long form documentary at the 40th annual sports emmy awards. Dylan redford, 2018 summer documentary lab fellow, independent filmmaker borscht corp miami i came away with a onesheet description of my film that i will use, and continue to refine, as material for all types of grantspitch forums. Ifp labs focus on lowbudget features films and their careers. Film independent selects all women filmmakers for the 2020 documentary lab film independent has lined up quite the class for its 2020 documentary lab this years participants are all women. Film independent announces filmmakers for 2nd annual. Your new film independent applications account allows you to. This documentary is a film independent fast track alum and codirector malika zouhaliworrall is a directing lab fellow maggie siff stars as a burnedout actress who flees mindnumbing hollywood to her past life in brooklyn to reinvent herself. The lab is described as an intense sevenweek program that will provide creative. It doesnt matter if you are going after a short film grant, feature, or documentary grant, you want to know what youre applying for.
Film independent has announced its chosen filmmakers for the 20 documentary lab, an eightweek program designed to assist burgeoning directors currently in postproduction. She is a film independent documentary lab and sundance lab alumnae, participating as both a director and a producer. July 29, 2019 more information applications currently closed. If you are not currently a member you must go here and become a member at any level. The 2020 southern producers lab, produced and presented by the new orleans film society, is a program designed to bring together 10 emerging, diverse producers from around the south for an intensive series of workshops, panels, oneonone mentoring sessions, and communitybuilding opportunities over the course of three convenings throughout the year. Film festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary of showcasing the best of american and international cinema. The film must be directed by an american, or a director with an foreign nationality must be based in the u. Rich hill and call me kuchu case study documentary lab. She is a 2015 film independent documentary lab fellow, a 2012 working films reel aging fellow, and a 2010 met life foundation journalists in aging fellow.
Film independent selects nine fellows for 2018 documentary lab. Screenwriting lab is a weeklong workshop designed to provide individualized story and professional development for emerging screenwriters with a fiction feature screenplay. Her most recent film, a featurelength documentary entitled united. Film independent selects participants for 2018 episodic lab. This years documentary lab consists entirely of women filmmakers whose projects cover a range of topics including a coming of age story about young women surfers in bangladesh and a lush, poetic portrait of chinas industrial supply chain, among others. Film independent selects documentary lab fellows indiewire. Each summer, sundance institutes film music program holds music and sound design labs for composers and filmmakers working on feature and documentary films. Documentarians tracy droz tragos rich hill and katherine fairfax wright call me kuchu discuss their participation in the film independent documentary lab. Sundance screenwriters lab unveils 15 writers it will support. Nov 04, 2019 the lab culminates in a final pitch event that offers further opportunity for individualized feedback and discussion with industry executives.
Documentary lab in 2008 firelight expanded its mission and created the documentary lab, a flagship mentorship program that seeks out and develops emerging diverse filmmakers. An intensive eightweek program for directors who are prepping their independent feature films under the guidance of established industry professionals who serve as creative advisors, directing lab fellows receive script feedback, discuss their visions, and select short scenes from their screenplays to. List of film grants from the heart productions inc. Ifp announces 20 feature films selected for 2018 filmmaker. Extended deadline applies to film independent member and easterseals disability services project involve fellowship applicants. Eight projects from 11 filmmakers were selected for the program, which is designed for filmmakers currently in postproduction on a feature documentary. Mikki crisostomo, billy luther, haitham dabbour, anya meksin, sontenish myers and andrew huang will all received story and career development from the nonprofit organizations annual program for their first fiction screenplays. Film independent fi is currently accepting applications for their documentary lab, designed to help filmmakers who are currently in postproduction on their featurelength documentary films.