dok.incubator has put out the call for applications for its 2023 series of high-end workshops aimed at documentaries at rough cut stage “with ambitions to enter the international market, focusing on editing, distribution and marketing strategy development.”
Every year organisers select 8 documentary projects represented by the director, editor and producer to work within the framework of three residential workshops (April – November). Both established and first time filmmakers from across the world receive bespoke guidance through the post-production period by 25 renowned international tutors, comprising producers, editors of award-winning films and creative PR and marketing experts.
“We lead the participants to conclude strong dramaturgy of the final cut to reach a wide international audience by building a clever distribution strategy using new digital technologies and smart online marketing tools,” say organisers.
Applications open December 6. The deadline for submissions is January 26 2023, with an early bird deadline (no application fee) of January 15.
1st session: Rough Cut, April 2023
During the first session the participants and their tutors are looking for the “DNA” of each film. In editing rooms they focus on storytelling and start asking basic marketing questions.
2nd session: Fine Cut, June 2023
The second session is about finding the right direction of the film. Participants have a chance to test their current rough cuts on important decision makers and discuss their distribution possibilities with them.
3rd session & preview: Picture Lock, October 2023
During the third session the editing of the films is finalised and the rest of the session is dedicated to marketing and preparations of the official presentation of participating projects within the industry at the dok.incubator preview.
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