17-21 March 2010, Thessaloniki, Greece

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Details

Docs in Thessaloniki is an international pitching forum and workshop where you will have the opportunity to develop and pitch your project as well as network with European colleagues in a relaxed and constructive atmosphere. An outstanding opportunity to create alliances for future co-operations. The session takes place within the framework of the 12th Thessaloniki Documentary Festival.

Docs in Thessaloniki consists of a five-day programme, where 21 selected documentary projects will be developed, re-written and pitched.

The first three days are a workshop. The projects are developed by working on the structure, style and focus of the content as well as presentation and pitching techniques. This is done by working in small groups under guidance from international experts. At the end of the workshop each project is re-written and presented in a 2-page presentation. During the workshop information is also given on building a reputation in the documentary business, working with international co-productions, how to use trailers for pitching etc.

Docs in Thessaloniki concludes with a two day pitching session, where all participants pitch their projects to a panel of international financiers from leading broadcasters. The pitching session is followed by individual meetings for in-depth discussions about further development and possible future collaboration.

For the panel we expect to have 10-15 international commissioning editors, financiers and distributors present. Names of financiers will be posted as we have them confirmed.

To apply for Docs in Thessaloniki you must send, in English, a two-page description of your documentary project containing the following elements:
- title, length, format
- name of producer, production company, director
- synopsis, treatment and visual approach.
- overall budget, financing plan, production plan/time of delivery
- producer and director CV & filmography
- Contact details of producer/production company and/or director

Participation fees

€300 for the first person connected to a project

€200 for second or third person connected to a project

€200 for observers

EDN memebrs will receive a 20% discount

**Fees include pitching session programme, all lunches and coffee breaks, dinner on the first evening and a festival pass for the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival**

For full details how to apply and/or attend as an observer click here.