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Call for Entries: IFP's 2008 Independent Film Labs, New York, NY

IFP's 2008 Independent Film Labs is a national program connecting mentors and projects before they are submitted to festivals.

Dates:

Documentary Rough Cut Labs
May 6th - 9th, 2008, New York, NY
Submissions Deadline: March 7th, 2008

Narrative Rough Cut Labs
June 10th - 13th, 2008, New York, NY
Submission Deadline: April 11th, 2008

More Information:

Open to first time feature directors in the later stage of narrative and documentary post-production, the Labs identify high quality, independent features that can benefit from the support and expertise of experienced film professionals. Led by seasoned independent producers Scott Macaulay, (Producer, Raising Victor Vargas and editor, Filmmaker Magazine) and Gretchen McGowan, (Producer and former Executive in Charge of Production, HDNet Films (The Architect, Coffee and Cigarettes, Series 7: The Contenders) and Arts Engine (Election Day, Arctic Son), the Labs help independent filmmakers achieve the full potential of their material prior by providing four days of feedback and advice on specific technical, creative and post-production issues such as editing, music selection and scoring, festival and press strategy, sales, marketing and distribution.

For submissions criteria or to apply, log onto www.ifp.org/labs.

To read more about the IFP Independent Film Labs and its past participants visit http://lab.workbookproject.com/.

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Posted on February 19, 2008 in Event / Call to action by jengallardo