UK director offered film funding and promotion opportunity at NYC's Tribeca All Access 2011
The UK Film Council is offering a British film director from a traditionally under-represented community in the UK, the opportunity to take part in the renowned Tribeca All Access programme in 2011.
LONDON: 4 November 2010
The UK Film Council is offering a British film director from a traditionally under-represented community in the UK, the opportunity to take part in the renowned Tribeca All Access programme in 2011.
Tribeca All Access is a year-long programme of practical help and support for filmmakers. It helps directors to get their projects off the ground and give them a platform for their work through advice, access to filmmaking equipment, promotional support, networking opportunities and crucially, exposure to potential funders.
Mary FitzPatrick, Head of Diversity at the UK Film Council said: "This is a great opportunity for a UK director to get their project up and running and funded with follow-up support and advice throughout the year. Crucially it also gives them access to a network of contacts in the international film world for future projects."
Run by the Tribeca Film Institute, the programme kicks off at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York with five intensive days of networking (25-29 April 2011), relationship building, panels, and meetings with senior film industry executives.
Participants also receive support throughout the year through the TAA On Track programme which includes the use of digital filmmaking and editing equipment for films shot in the US, promotional support for completed films, Tribeca Film Institute hosted presentation screenings and educational panels and workshops.
The UK Film Council's Diversity department sponsorship will include one fully paid place on the All Access programme, filmmaker accreditation to the Tribeca Film Festival, as well as flight and accommodation costs for the five days.
This opportunity is open to both first-time and established narrative and documentary filmmakers who come from traditionally under-represented communities. They must be seeking funding and exposure for a new feature length film project. The film may be of any subject matter, genre, or budget range and suited for independent or major studio production.
The deadline for applications is 8 December 2010 and applicants are required to apply with either a completed feature-length screenplay for their narrative film project or a thorough proposal for their documentary project.
For the full application guidelines, please go to: www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/media/pdf/g/3/TAA_application_guidelines_2011.pdf
The UK Film Council will shortlist three filmmakers and the Tribeca Film Institute will then make the final decision on the successful applicant by 11 March 2011.
Filmmakers who require further information should contact the UK Film Council's diversity department by email diversity@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk or by telephone 020 7861 7956.
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Notes to Editors
UK Film Council Diversity Department objectives:
- We aim to help the UK film industry build a more diverse workforce, behind and in front of the camera and in other linked areas including development, production, post-production, distribution and exhibition;
- We want to help all groups in society to participate in and enjoy film;
- We work hard to make sure that equality and diversity commitments are integrated into all core UK Film Council activities.
Tribeca All Access (TAA)
TAA is a year-round program designed to support the careers of its alumni. The program begins with an intense five days of panels, meetings, and networking opportunities during the Tribeca Film Festival. Program alumni receive year-round support through the TAA on Track programme which offers the use of digital filmmaking and editing equipment; promotional support for completed films; Tribeca Film Institute hosted presentation screenings; educational panels and workshops; and other customized activities. For more information on TAA go to http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/taa/about/
Tribeca Film Institute
The Tribeca Film Institute is a 501(c)(3) year-round nonprofit arts organization founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff in the wake of September 11, 2001. TFI empowers filmmakers through grants and professional development, and is a resource for and supporter of individual artists in the field. The Institute's educational programming leverages an extensive network of people in the film industry to help underserved New York City students learn filmmaking and gain the media skills necessary to be productive citizens and creative individuals in the 21st century. Administering a dozen major programs annually, TFI is a critical contributor to the fabric of filmmaking and aids in promoting and protecting filmmakers and media artists. For more information and a list of all TFI programs visit http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/
