DOK.Incubator 2012

Dates: 9 Jul - 2 Nov 2012

Deadline: 15 May 2012 (expired)

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

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Through the developmentof rough-cut stage documentary films DOK.Incubator aims to inspire professionals with fresh ways of thinking about international film release, distribution, sophisticated marketing and actively working with audiences. DOK.Incubator is a follow-up to documentary development worshops. The course combines practical lessons and the individual development of projects. Three sessions will be presented by tutors not just from film, but also sales agents, distributors, advertising, marketing professionals and new media experts.

First session - improving the cut of the film and its international potential, helping prepare the release and distribution including budgeting, case studies, rising to the challenge of the internet, new media distribution
second session - moving towards the final cut, finalising the narrative and editing structure, going deeper into the production side, especially film marketing and distribution, improving PR and advertisement skills, including PR texts, visuals, trailers and the concept of national and international first release
third session - during DOK Leipzig participants take part in the presentation of upcoming documentaries and then have individual meetings with key European broadcasters, sales, festival selectors and distributors from festivals and co-production markets.

Fees: €1,400 per project (3 people) for accommodation and meals. Scholarships are available. Deadline for observersis 30 May 2012.

Contact: Pavel Smetana, email DOK.Incubator, Tel +420 (0) 777 823 111