THE CALL FOR SUBMISSION TO MEETMARKET
MeetMarket is the pitching initiative at Sheffield Doc/Fest, that will take place from 3th to 7th November, and is designed to match documentary makers’ most innovative project ideas with UK and international buyers.
MeetMarket is based on an original initiative of the Australian Film Commission (AFC) and The Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC), and belongs to one of the main events accompanying Sheffield Doc/Fest.How the projects will be selected? Buyers view online one-minute pitch teasers of innovative documentary ideas, along with short synopses, biographical information and headline budget figures, in advance of Doc/Fest. From this, they select which projects they would like to discuss in one-to-one meetings at MeetMarket.
This year the participation already confirmed over 70 funders and decision-makers including BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Five, Arte France, ARTE ZDF Irish Film Board, RTE, VPRO, TRT, Gucci Tribeca Film Fund, PBS, Sundance Institute, ETV, DR TV, YLE, TG4, ICA Films, Dogwoof, Soda Pictures, and AVRO. They represent creative documentary, science, history, arts, theatrical, online and broadcast distribution, sales agents, interactive media, and more beyond.
Projects can be at any stage of development and cross-platform projects are also very welcome.
The call for applications for the 2010 MeetMarket at Sheffield Doc/Fest is now open online for 3 months until Wednesday 1 September. An administration fee of £10 plus VAT will apply per project in 2010.
More information, regulations and application form are available on the festival website.