DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE SUBMISSION FOR DRAGON FORUM 2012
International Academy of Document Dragon Forum is the international training program for development and marketing of the documentary films. The deadline for Dragon Forum 2012 is extended till January 1st 2012 (Sunday 23:59).
Annual Academy edition consists of three main sessions that are held in English. The first is devoted to the script and dramaturgy, the second one to the production and financing, and the third to marketing. Sessions are held in the cities of Central Europe, and the last - pitching takes place during the Krakow Film Festival.
Dragon Forum also includes open film screening of the Art of Document and conferences devoted to documentaries and international film market. Together with its partners Academy of the Document organizes special sessions on international coproduction in different countries.
The schedule of Dragon Forum 2012:
* script session in Warsaw, from 24th till 27th of January
* individual project development consultations in February and March
* production session in Berlin, in April
* pitching in Krakow, in the beginning of June, during Krakow Film Festival.
* co-production session in Leipzig, in October, during the International Festival for Documentary and Animated Films
Workshops are held in small group, conducted by Polish and international experts. The workshops language is English. Finished projects will be presented to commissioning editors from major European and international TV stations and funds as well as producers, distributors and sales agents, who will come especially for Dragon Forum, held in Krakow in first days of June 2012. For certain selected projects participation in Co-production Meetings at Dok Leipzig is foreseen.
Dragon Forum is:
* the possibility of professional development of film project
* work under the guidance of prominent documentary film makers and international experts
* creative meeting in the international documentary team
* presentation of the project on the international market
* entry to the European documentary filmmakers network
* access to the international film market
The course is dedicated to the filmmakers, having developed idea of documentary film for the international audience, who want to access the international co-production market.
Application requires:
* short description of the film project
* initial trailer
* information about authors
* initial budget
* estimated financial plan
Detailed information, regulations, schedule and application form are available on www.dragonforum.pl.