“Our pitch is rock solid after a day of work at the incubator program. The script is going to be strong, fresh and memorable. And our confidence going into meetings has become stronger because we believe in the project we are fighting for.” 
Audrey Cummings, Producer. Read more.

The WIFT-T Development Incubator is designed to develop market-driven feature films and support the next generation of Canadian feature film professionals. Five emerging/intermediate producer and writer teams, with feature length projects in development, receive the opportunity to work intimately with U.K. consultants and develop their screenplays with a story editor.

This intensive program examines multiple aspects of feature film development—from writing, to financing, to marketing—through a series of small group sessions and one-on-one consultations with creative and financial experts. Participants receive coaching and feedback instrumental to advancing their market-driven feature films to the next level. The 2010 WIFT-T Development Incubator takes place June 22-25, 2010.

Benefits

• Series of intensive group sessions on writing, development, financing and marketing
• Industry case studies on Canadian and international development, co-productions and financing
• One-on-one project consultations with creative and financial experts
• Teams are matched with U.K. or national story editors to polish script
• Complimentary participation in writing workshops, including WIFT-T Women Writers Workshop and two-part WIFT-T Feature Film Writing Program

Eligibility

• Canadian citizen or Landed Immigrant or Permanent Resident
• Independent producer
• Must have at least one feature film or long-form project in development
• Must be able to prove ownership of the project
• Projects cannot be written by the producer applying
• Treatments will not be accepted
• Must have signed agreement from writer to participate in the program
• Must have at least two producing credits for feature films, television movies, short films, television series, television one-offs or documentaries
• Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the industry
• Must be able to participate in all workshops and commit to working with a story editor during stated time frames

Reporting Requirements

• On completion of the program, participants must complete a written report evaluating the personal impact of the program in terms of skill enhancements, information learned and contacts made.
• Within six months of completing the program, participants must provide a final report that outlines new business relationships they have established and any commercial outcomes related to the skills and contacts generated by the program.

Application Process

Applications for the 2010 WIFT-T Development Incubator are under review by a selection committee of industry representatives and WIFT-T staff. The five participating teams will be announced in early June.    

Program Fee | $500 + GST for successful applicants. All payments can be made by credit card or cheque.

Application Fee | A $50 administration fee, paid by credit card or cheque, is required to process your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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