Telefilm Canada, in partnership with the
Forum RIDM and in collaboration with Hot Docs, is pleased to announce the fourth consecutive
Docs-in-Progress - Canadian Showcase.
As part of the Marché du film de Cannes, the documentary section
Cannes Doc will organize Docs in progress to present Canadian feature-length documentary projects at an advanced stage of editing to international decision-makers. This call for applications is open to documentary producers looking for an international premiere, a sales agent and, more generally, significant international exposure.
Key Dates:
- Deadline for applications: March 9, 2022
- Preparatory workshop dates: April 2022
- Docs in Progress dates: May 17-25, 2022
ELIGIBILITY
- Canadian documentary producers (permanent residence or citizenship required);
- Having a feature-length documentary project (70 minutes or more) in the advanced editing stage;
- Having an excerpt (no teaser or trailer) of 10 continuous minutes to present;
- Being able to make a five-minute presentation in English;
- Being available for the online work sessions in March - April 2022;
- Being available for the Cannes Film Market and Docs-In-Progress from May 17 to 25, 2022
HOW TO SUBMIT
Submit a complete application file in PDF format including :
- Updated resumes of the producer AND the filmmaker;
- Fill out the application form before midnight, March 9, 2022
- A short project proposal including synopsis, director notes, a summary of the budget and financial structure of the project, and a paragraph on what you would like to find at Marché du film de Cannes (funding, partners, distribution, festivals etc) (maximum 4 pages).
- A 10-minute continuous clip to present (final extract to be provided by April 25, 2022)
APPLY NOW
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Prepare Canadian documentary producers to break into the European and international market;
- Promote Canadian documentary talent internationally;
- Learn about the Cannes Film Market;
- Develop international distribution and marketing strategies;
- Establish relationships between Canadian producers and international buyers, distributors and programmers at the Cannes Film Market.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Offered to the candidates selected for the Docs in Progress at the Cannes Film Market
- Be one of the four projects representing Canada at the Cannes Docs-In-Progress (Pitch session in front of an audience of buyers, distributors, festival programmers and international sales agents in the Cannes Doc section)
- A preparatory group session including pitch preparation and tips on how to best navigate the Cannes Film Market /Docs In Progress;
- A personalized one-on-one session and coaching on the creation of your pre-recorded pitch and the selection of the clip presented.
- A personalized one hour long, in-depth follow-up consultancy given to each film team by a seasoned industry expert from the EURODOC network.
- Accreditation to the Cannes Film Market for two team members (producer + director).
An initiative of Telefilm in partnership with the RIDM Forum and in collaboration with Hot Docs