Our online ‘First Cut Lab’ is designed to assist three feature films (fiction/documentary) from Qatar or the MENA region and one short film from Qatar in the editing phase.
The main goal is to foster the artistic potential of the selected rough cuts and, at the same time, to increase the sales, festival, and circulation potential of the completed films.
Selected producer/director/editor teams will screen their full rough cut and be given expert feedback on their edit from three international film advisors (creative producers, festival programmers, sales agents, etc.) as well as tailor-made advice from a consultant editor. Participants will discuss their materials and receive productive inputs both in one-to-one meetings and in small groups via video-conferencing platforms.
The lab consists of a one-day (for shorts) or two-day (for features) workshop tailored individually to each project, preceded by a brief preparatory meeting. Following this, project teams can submit a new cut to their editing mentor within 1-2 months and receive a 2-hour follow-up consultation on the new cut. At the end of the lab, creative teams are provided with a written memo report that serves as guidance to further work on the editing and post-production of their films. Participants will be selected based on the strength of their films, vision and approach, as well as their previous work.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2023
Dates:
Each project will have its own dedicated lab session, lasting one full day (for shorts) or two full days (for features). Applicants should have somewhat flexible availability to accommodate one or two full lab days during the programme duration. Dates will be assigned to each project and confirmed after the selection process.
The program will take place online, and each film will be workshopped within the period from June to September 2023.
For each project, the Lab takes place over two consecutive days.
The exact dates of the Lab will be chosen in agreement with each selected team to best answer the needs of their films. A preferred period for the Lab should be mentioned in the application form.
Please note that for each film, the main mentorship sessions span the entire day, as mentioned above. Each selected film will be assigned specific dates for their main session of the lab. A compulsory one-hour preparatory session will take place online with each creative team one week before their main session.
Workshop Schedule – Feature Films:
First day:
10:00-12:00 / Individual feedback given by each of the three advisors
14:00-16:30 / Collective discussion moderated by the head of the lab
Second day: 10:00-12:00 / Working session with editor consultant, part 1
14:00-16:00 / Working session with editor consultant, part 2
16:00-16:30 / Wrap-up session of the lab
Workshop Schedule – Short Film:
14:00-16:30 / Individual feedbacks and collective discussion moderated by the head of the lab
17:00 – 20:00 / Working Session with editor consultant
Lab Fee*: 800 QAR (feature projects), 400 QAR (short film projects)
*Qatar Museums Culture Pass members will receive a 10% discount on this lab’s fee. To avail of the discount, simply include a copy of your Culture Pass when applying.
Language: English
Group Size: A creative team of 2 or 3 participants per film (director, producer, and editor)
Level: Advanced
Selected producer/director/editor teams will screen their full rough cut and be given expert feedback on their edit from three international film advisors (creative producers, festival programmers, sales agents, etc.) as well as tailor-made advice from a consultant editor. Participants will discuss their materials and receive productive inputs both in one-to-one meetings and in small groups via video-conferencing platforms.
The lab consists of a one-day (for shorts) or two-day (for features) workshop tailored individually to each project, preceded by a brief preparatory meeting. Following this, project teams can submit a new cut to their editing mentor within 1-2 months and receive a 2-hour follow-up consultation on the new cut. At the end of the lab, creative teams are provided with a written memo report that serves as guidance to further work on the editing and post-production of their films. Participants will be selected based on the strength of their films, vision and approach, as well as their previous work.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2023
Dates:
Each project will have its own dedicated lab session, lasting one full day (for shorts) or two full days (for features). Applicants should have somewhat flexible availability to accommodate one or two full lab days during the programme duration. Dates will be assigned to each project and confirmed after the selection process.
The program will take place online, and each film will be workshopped within the period from June to September 2023.
For each project, the Lab takes place over two consecutive days.
The exact dates of the Lab will be chosen in agreement with each selected team to best answer the needs of their films. A preferred period for the Lab should be mentioned in the application form.
Please note that for each film, the main mentorship sessions span the entire day, as mentioned above. Each selected film will be assigned specific dates for their main session of the lab. A compulsory one-hour preparatory session will take place online with each creative team one week before their main session.
Workshop Schedule – Feature Films:
First day:
10:00-12:00 / Individual feedback given by each of the three advisors
14:00-16:30 / Collective discussion moderated by the head of the lab
Second day: 10:00-12:00 / Working session with editor consultant, part 1
14:00-16:00 / Working session with editor consultant, part 2
16:00-16:30 / Wrap-up session of the lab
Workshop Schedule – Short Film:
14:00-16:30 / Individual feedbacks and collective discussion moderated by the head of the lab
17:00 – 20:00 / Working Session with editor consultant
Lab Fee*: 800 QAR (feature projects), 400 QAR (short film projects)
*Qatar Museums Culture Pass members will receive a 10% discount on this lab’s fee. To avail of the discount, simply include a copy of your Culture Pass when applying.
Language: English
Group Size: A creative team of 2 or 3 participants per film (director, producer, and editor)
Level: Advanced
