Dear All
I have
circulated before, but shall circulate again, information about a film
festival that also involves a week's worth of masterclasses with leading
film practitioners in Portugal in the summer.
I have taken
groups for several years now, as have colleagues from Greenwich,
Middlesex, Bournemouth and other places (from what I can recall). And it
is good value for money, an excellent networking opportunity for
emerging/would-be filmmakers and lots of fun - in a pleasant location
where food and drink are relatively cheap.
So below is a
message from one of the organisers should it be of interest,
particularly to those colleagues who work at institutions that offer
production pathways.
With best wishes
William
Starts:
Dear colleagues,
My
name is Jonna Vestin and I am contacting you on behalf of FEST - New
Directors | New Films Festival to tell you more about the festival and
its educational forum, Training Ground. We would like to propose a
partnership in order to facilitate your students' access to the event.
Let
me first give you a brief explanation about what we do. In addition to
the various competitive and non competitive sections showcasing emerging
filmmakers from all around the world, the festival includes a series of
connected events such as a Pitching Forum, the Filmmakers Corner or
NEXXT- screenings dedicated to showcasing the films produced in partner
schools.
An important part is Training Ground, consisting of a full
week of master classes, lectures, workshops, and debates headed by key
figures in the international film industry. The forum provides valuable
information and know-how, complementing academic learning. The
participants have the opportunity to connect directly with the guests
for the entire duration of the festival; we make it a mission to create
the space and time to facilitate these meetings and encourage networking
to the fullest.
The prices for the forum are designed with the aim
of allowing widespread international participation. The standard cost of
a Training Ground pass (giving access to the master classes) is 69,99
euros. There are various other packages, also including accommodation,
which you can review on our webpage.
In 2017 the festival reaches its
13th edition and will take place between the 19th and 26th of June in
Espinho, Portugal. Film submissions close on February 28. The call for
the FEST Pitching Forum is running until March 31th and is open for
shorts, features, documentaries and TV series.
As for our speakers at
this upcoming edition of Training Ground, the final list is still in
the working, but we've already confirmed the presence of:
* Eddy Joseph - Sound editor on "Casino Royale" and "Pink Floyd The Wall", among others;
* Scandar Copti - Camera d'Or winner, who will talk about his unconventional methods of directing actors;
*
Gareth Wiley - Golden Globe nominated producer of "Match Point" and
"Vicky Cristina Barcelona"; * Brian Ian Muir - respected sculptor and
artist in the film industry, known to have brought to life Darth Vader’s
mask etc.
We would like to propose a partnership concerning Training
Ground. In exchange for you promoting the event, we offer your students
and staff:
* Free film submission to the film festival (submission close Feb 28th);
* discounts on the Training Ground passes (including both access to the events & accommodation)
* 2 films in the NEXXT, our official academic competition;
* the promotion of your institution as an official partner of FEST Training Ground through a variety of communication means;
* the possibility to endorse your school through promotional material during FEST;
*
a 2 hours master class delivered to your students on the topic “The
festival circuit. Increasing chances of festival selection”;
* 50 % discount on the Pitching Forum.
I
will leave you with a short video presentation of Training Ground which
you can access here. If this sounds interesting, I’d be glad to give
you more details and discuss the specifics of the partnerships via
email, phone or Skype, according to your availability. Looking forward
to your reply.
Best regards, Jonna Vestin - Head of Partnership Liaisons
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