ScripTeast
Independent Film Foundation
Description
ScripTeast is an international training programme for the best scriptwriters from Central and Eastern Europe.
This programme aims to help writers to overcome local barriers, increase the competitiveness of already written scripts, and promote them among the best European and world producers and sales agents.
The way in which ScripTeast works is to start with a week of individual analyses of each script by Creative Advisors – acclaimed scriptwriters, directors and producers from different cultural backgrounds, who have had spectacular success in reaching far beyond their own borders.
The programme also offers an opportunity to write a new version of the script after the stationary workshop by means of an online consultation with a chosen Creative Advisor, and the ability to work on the script during sessions at festivals in Berlin and Cannes. The scripts participating in ScripTeast are promoted during those festivals.
During the Final Session in Cannes, the international ScripTeast Advisory Board presents The Krzysztof Kieslowski ScripTeast Award for the Best Central and Eastern European Script to one of the scripts participating in the programme. This comes with a statuette and €10,000 for its author/s.
Target group
Experienced scriptwriters from Central and Eastern Europe with a finished theatrical feature script.
Benefits
Participating in a programme with optimum efficiency – four programmes have been run so far, and eight scripts have already been produced, shooting of others is under preparation; seeing a script from the multiple perspectives of Creative Advisors; connections with the best writers and trends in world cinema at festivals and extension of contacts; international promotion of scripts and their authors.
Dates
September/October 2011: Sterdyn – Poland
October > December 2011: Online
February 2012: Berlin – Germany
February > April 2012: Online
May 2012: Cannes Film Festival – France
Fees
€300 (includes accommodation, full board, travel, festival accreditations and online consultations).
Requirements
At least theatrical feature film produced, or a credit of at least one television feature film or TV series produced, or extensive experience as a writer, journalist or director. Good knowledge of English.
Participants
16
Registration deadline(s)
July 30, 2011 (for 2011>2012)
Independent Film Foundation
Bagatela 10/12
585 Warsaw – Poland
T +48 (0)22 851 84 40
F +48 (0)22 851 84 44
Violetta Kaminska
violetta.kaminska@scripteast.pl
Aleksandra Fafinska
info@scripteast.pl
