Workshop on Film Pitching in Hanoi and HCMC

Workshop in Hanoi: 26, 27 Sep 2014
TPD
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Workshop in HCMC: 22 – 28 Sep 2014
Saigon International Film School
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Deadline for proposals: 05 Sep 2014

From British Council:

How do you attract producers and investors, and persuade them to fund your movie? This tough question will be addressed in a Film Pitching Workshop, taking place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this September. The workshop aims to support young filmmakers and is organized by British Council, Yxine Film Fest, and Redbridge.

The workshop is free of charge, and will support the best 30 proposals form outstanding candidates. The deadline for proposals is September 5th and the list of successful participants will be announced on September 15th.

Applicants wishing to join the workshop in Hanoi, please register by sending your application form via email to [email protected] ; those in Ho Chi Minh City to [email protected].

Further information and application form are available on the website of British Council www.britishcouncil.vn; http://www.yxineff.com/pitchfest/ (HCMC) and www.redbridgevn.com (Hanoi)

In Ho Chi Minh City, the workshop will be launched on September 22nd at Saigon International Film School, 15 Hoang Hoa Tham. In Hanoi, it will start on September 26th September at The Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents, 51 Tran Hung Dao.

British Council has invited Paul Welsh, a British film producer and expert on pitching to lead the workshops. He is the founder of Digicult, an independent film company specialising in developing emerging film talent.

Paul is also the producer of Skeletons(2010), which was nominated for the Outstanding Debut Feature at 64th British Film Academy Film Awards. In 2013, his co-produced film Lore received the Feature Film Production of the Year Award at the 2013 Screen Producers Australia Awards.

The highlight activity of the workshop in Ho Chi Minh City is the “Pitch Fest” with a judging panel including Victor Vu, Tran Bich Ngoc, Ngo Thi Bich Hien (BHD), and Vu Quynh Ha (CJ E&M).

In Ho Chi Minh City, the 10 students whose projects are considered to be best will have the opportunity to present their work to producers, and directors from major studios. The three best projects will be given seed funding of 20 million VND, sponsored by CJ E&M, BHD, and SIFS.

In Hanoi, the 10 best students will join an intensive course. The best projects will be provided film making equipment support from Redbridge Vietnam.

Supported by:

British Council 20 Thụy Khuê Tây Hồ, Hà Nội Tel: 84 (0)4 8436780 Fax: 84 (0)4 8434962 Website: http://www.britishcouncil.vn