This workshop is an opportunity for local and Gulf-based producers to develop their skills.
Doha Film Institute recognises the rise of emerging talent in the region and the fundamental role producers play in defining, supporting and influencing the voice of filmmakers.
This workshop is an opportunity for local and Gulf-based producers to develop their skills further with experts in the field, in a small and intimate group of up to a maximum of 10 projects. Further, our hope is to strengthen co-productions in the Gulf and beyond, to open up networking opportunities and to improve the overall quality of projects developed in the region.
This intensive one-week programme takes place in Doha and focuses on the creative, artistic and strategic aspects of producing short or feature-length documentary and fiction films. Through intensive training exercises, group tutorials, tailor-made one-on-one meetings and master classes led by noted industry experts, participants will gain deeper insight into various elements of film producing and come to truly understand the role of a producer.
A number of case studies will be presented throughout the sessions, enabling participants to address questions related to script development, executive production, finance and budget plans, marketing, pitching and distribution. Industry standard technical documents and templates will be shared with participants and discussed in detail – e.g. budget, financing plan, distribution and sales strategy samples, and treatment and pitch examples.
Deadline For Applications: 20 October, 2016
Workshop Dates: 12 – 17 November, 2016
Language Of The Workshop: Arabic And English
Price: QAR 1,000.00
Schedule
Saturday 12 – Thursday 17 November
Programme Content:
This workshop is an opportunity for local and Gulf-based producers to develop their skills further with experts in the field, in a small and intimate group of up to a maximum of 10 projects. Further, our hope is to strengthen co-productions in the Gulf and beyond, to open up networking opportunities and to improve the overall quality of projects developed in the region.
This intensive one-week programme takes place in Doha and focuses on the creative, artistic and strategic aspects of producing short or feature-length documentary and fiction films. Through intensive training exercises, group tutorials, tailor-made one-on-one meetings and master classes led by noted industry experts, participants will gain deeper insight into various elements of film producing and come to truly understand the role of a producer.
A number of case studies will be presented throughout the sessions, enabling participants to address questions related to script development, executive production, finance and budget plans, marketing, pitching and distribution. Industry standard technical documents and templates will be shared with participants and discussed in detail – e.g. budget, financing plan, distribution and sales strategy samples, and treatment and pitch examples.
Deadline For Applications: 20 October, 2016
Workshop Dates: 12 – 17 November, 2016
Language Of The Workshop: Arabic And English
Price: QAR 1,000.00
Schedule
Saturday 12 – Thursday 17 November
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon: Group tutorials / Case studies / working in groups
- 12:00 noon – 1:30 PM: Lunch break
- 2:00 – 5:30 PM: One-on-one tutorials
Programme Content:
- In-depth understanding of the producer’s role in all stages of film production (relationship between producers and writers, producers and directors etc.)
- Understanding the responsibility of various types of producers, (e.g. creative producer, co-producer, associate producer, line producer, executive producer etc.)
- Introduction to the producer’s approach to script and development, structural analysis and creative production
- Different strategies for creating detailed budgets and financial plans
- How to apply to film funds; presenting to key international film institutions; eligible funds for regional filmmakers
- Developing co-production strategies
- Developing a marketing plan – creating audience awareness and packaging film content
- Pitch training
- Film festival and market strategies
- Legal aspects of sales and distribution
- Sales and distribution strategies
