About Script&Pitch
Every year TorinoFilmLab offers Script&Pitch, an advanced script development course for scriptwriters and directors of feature films from all over the world. The programme is realized in partnership with
Le Groupe Ouest and
NISI MASA.
Open to 16 projects, the course lasts 9 months, from March to November 2013, and foresees
3 residential workshops and 2 on line sessions. It follows the entire scriptwriting process, offering close collaboration and insights into the challenges of each step, from generating ideas and structuring the material through first and second drafts, up to a final pitch in front of film professionals (producers, distributors, etc.) who will be invited to the Meeting Event in November 2013, during the next
Torino Film Festival.
The Script&Pitch projects will have the exclusive possibility to apply to the TorinoFilmLab
FrameWork programme in 2014, provided they fulfil the conditions of eligibility (having a first- or second-time director and a producer attached; the first day of shooting must be scheduled after November 2014).
TorinoFilmLab also offers two accompanying actions, which are integral parts of the Script&Pitch programme:
- the Story Editor action, open to 4 people, will give story editors, producers and development professionals an opportunity to work closely with the tutors and projects, gaining hands-on insights into the script development process
- the Audience Design action, open to 3 people, will focus on the aspects of creating audience awareness and engagement strategies. This need is rapidly increasing and our programme aims at being at the forefront of this evolution. A specific call will be launched on January 14th, 2013 (deadline: March 15th, 2013).
Who can apply?
Script&Pitch is open to professional scriptwriters, writer-directors, as well as to writer-producers and development executives. Many of our participants already have a production company interested in their project and are looking for development training to enhance both the universality and personal voice of the project. However, it is not necessary to have a producer attached to the project.
Applicants must confirm their availability for the workshops and the final pitch.
The working language of all Script&Pitch workshops, meetings and events is English; thus, a good knowledge of English is essential in order to participate.
Workshops & on-line sessions
Three intensive weeklong workshops and two on-line sessions keep the project development in a constructive flow. Participants work in groups of four writers and a story editor, with a tutor heading the process. In the second and third residential workshop participants are inspired and challenged by the Audience Design group. The course includes lectures (for example on dramaturgy, cross media, film analysis) in combination with master classes and one-to-one meetings with industry professionals. The tool of pitching your project to others will be used throughout the course in various ways, for example in the form of a video pitch. The tutors and trainers are experienced and well-connected professionals, both at a European and international level.
Workshop locations & dates
First residential workshop: 11-17 March 2013 (Cracow, Poland)
Second residential workshop: 16-22 June 2013 (Brignogan, France)
Third residential workshop and Meeting Event: 22-28 November 2013 (Turin, Italy)
The workshop locations and dates are subject to change.
Participation fees & scholarships
Course participation fee for writers (from all eligible countries) is 2.000 Euro.
Scholarships, covering half of the fee, can be assigned by merit.
Course participation fee for story editors (from all eligible countries) is 1.000 Euro.
These amounts cover workshop training, on-line sessions, accommodation and subsistence during the workshops. Participants must pay all travel costs. In many countries bursaries and scholarships are available for this kind of training.
How to apply?
The requested materials for scriptwriters are (in PDF):
- an updated CV (2 pages maximum);
- a project synopsis (1 page maximum);
- a project treatment (10 pages maximum);
- a project intention (1 page maximum): it can include for instance the motivation for telling this story, the visual approach, the intended style of the film, etc. In general the content of this text is quite open;
- a previously realized film (optional; 30 minutes maximum)*
The requested materials for story editors are (in PDF):
- an updated CV (2 pages maximum);
- a motivation letter explaining why you would like to take part in the programme.
Please e-mail the files, all in English and in separate PDF documents to:
Deadline for applications: October 31st, 2012
Pre-selected applicants will be interviewed via scheduled Skype meetings on December 20th, 2012.
For more information please contact:
or:
The selected projects of Script&Pitch must indicate TorinoFilmLab support both in the opening and closing credits, by displaying the TorinoFilmLab Logo and the caption "Supported by TorinoFilmLab".
