CROSS CHANNEL FILM LAB OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS

We are delighted to announce that Interreg have confirmed the funding for the Cross Channel Film Lab and WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.

Due to the tight timeframe, the deadline for applications will be 2 June 2010.

What is THE CROSS CHANNEL FILM LAB?

The CROSS CHANNEL FILM LAB aims to provide a unique and intensive development environment for screenwriters to hone their work, exploring and sharing different approaches to screenwriting from the UK and France.

Two writers currently living in Cornwall and two writers from Brittany will be selected to develop their feature film ideas over a 5/6 month period. Writers will attend a 5 day development workshop in Cornwall. This will be followed by virtual script editing support from 2 experienced story consultants (1 from each territory) each bringing their particular regional perspective to the development process. The process will continue at a 7 day workshop in Brittany, linking with Le Groupe Ouest's wider circle of international tutors and French-speaking screenwriters.

At the end of the process, the projects will be showcased in front of public an industry audiences at the Cornwall and Dinard Film Festivals, offering key networking and development opportunities for the writers. This will offer a unique insight into the film development process (both creative and financial), generate national interest in Cornwall and Brittany's media industry, allow us to share the findings of the pilot project, and hopefully pave the way for a larger CROSS CHANNEL FILM LAB for 2011 - 2013.

The Cross Channel Film Lab will be conducted entirely in English, but we encourage you to try out your French...

Writers must be available on the following dates:

28 June - 1 July 2010: Cornwall workshop

20 - 26 September 2010: Brittany workshop

1 day between 7-10 October 2010 Dinard Festival of British Film: showcase

5 - 7 November 2010: Cornwall Film Festival: showcase

You will also be expected to work part-time on your screenplay between July and

November. A virtual story conference will take place each month. We anticipate that you will work through a revised outline, new draft, and revised draft over the course of the 5 months. You will also work up a pitch document in advance of the Dinard Festival. Please note that you will need to be available part-time to work on your screenplay between May and November.

If you have any questions, please email Pippa at info@pippabest.com.

We expect to make a decision by 14 June 2010.