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First Time Feature Films at the Rough Cut Stage: Two Weeks Left to Apply for IFP's Narrative Lab

03.26.12 @ 9:45AM Tags : ifp, labs, opportunities, roughcut

I posted about this before, but now that the deadline is approaching for narratives it’s worth another mention. Why? Because “it takes a village” to make an independent film, and New York-based IFP can bolster the support structure around your project. If you’re a first time feature director and you’ve got a rough cut, think about applying to the Narrative Lab — you have until April 9. And be sure to check out the below roster of some recent lab graduates, whose festival acceptance roster is a who’s-who of film fests in this country. More »

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At the Rough Cut Stage? Apply to IFP's Independent Filmmaker Labs

01.30.12 @ 11:59AM Tags : ifp, labs, opportunities

You’re editing your first narrative or documentary feature. You’re working with an assembly or rough cut; the film is coming together, but you’re not sure how to best carry the project through post-production. In short, you need help. If this sounds like you, I highly recommend applying to IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs, which provide mentorship at NYC events in May, June, September, and December. Note this is open to U.S.-based IFP members (join here) only. More »

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2010 IFP Independent Filmmaker Labs - Call for Entries

02.15.10 @ 12:00PM Tags : application, ifp, labs

Are you a first-time feature filmmaker? Are you in post-production? Then you should really apply to IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs. What exactly goes on in the labs? From the horse’s mouth:

Through five days of workshops, mentorship, networking opportunities and creative guidance on their project, Lab filmmakers are able to gain editorial feedback, assess strategic partnerships & marketing opportunities, and evaluate their options for maximizing the reach of their film via festivals, traditional theatrical roll-outs or through innovative, DIY distribution methods. Filmmakers also meet with cutting-edge technologists to build their brands, as well as explore the myriad of modern web and promotional tools necessary to build engaged audiences for their projects.

Documentary applications were due February 12th (I’m a bit late with this) but narrative entries aren’t due until March 26th (the lab itself takes taking place June 7-11). As a panelist at last year’s (or was it two years ago’s?) Independent Film Week, I saw several work-in-progress screenings and shared drinks with many of the lab participants; across the board, they were full of effusive praise for the program. If you’ve got a project in the rough cut stage, by all means check out this year’s lab, and if not, definitely keep the labs in mind for a future project.