This funding opportunity connects filmmakers with international production and finance companies to facilitate co-productions and secure financing for feature films, including documentaries, aimed at the UK and European markets.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include:

• Producers with a significant production track record.
• Producers with projects aimed at the international theatrical market, typically with budgets above €1 million (excluding documentaries).
• Established producers submitting feature documentaries with budgets below €1 million.
• Filmmaking teams (producer and director) applying with their first or second feature through a dedicated new talent program.

Additional Considerations

Projects should demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion in their content or crew composition. There are no restrictions on shooting locations or languages, but all application materials must be in English.

Benefits for Filmmakers

• Access to top financiers and potential co-producers.
• A personalized meeting schedule with financiers.
• Opportunity to request specific meetings with key financiers relevant to their projects.

Submission Process

• Submit all required details.
• Applying is free, but a registration fee is required if selected.
• Include a fully developed script, director details, budget, and evidence of financing.

What Filmmakers Need to Provide

• A completed online application form.
• Project details, including a script ready for financing.
• Demonstrated diversity and inclusion approach.
• Carbon footprint calculations, if requested.

Selection Criteria

• Films should generally have a budget of at least €1 million (excluding documentaries).
• Projects must be aimed at the theatrical market, with a packaged director and key cast members.
• Approximately 30% of financing should ideally be secured.
• Consideration for diversity and inclusion in the project's content and crew.

Meetings and Attendance Requirements

Selected filmmakers will participate in 1:1 meetings with financiers, each lasting approximately 20 minutes. Attendance for the full two-day market is mandatory.

Delegate Fees

Producers must pay a fee upon registration to attend the event.