Call for Applications to DCTV Fall Docu Work-In-Progress Lab

Application Deadline: Sun 9/25, 11:59pm
Program Dates: 10/18, 10/19, 11/1, 11/2; 6:30-9:30pm & 11/13; 11am-5pm
Facilitator: Carla Gutierrez
Guest for Final Crit: Kathleen Lingo
Participants: 5 accepted filmmakers

About
DCTV’s Docu Work-In-Progress Lab is a triannual program that supports select filmmakers each with an independent documentary project in post-production that could highly benefit from dedicated feedback and crit-building germane to the editing process.

The Lab is scheduled and designed with an iterative structure in mind. Docu WIP filmmakers share and workshop each other’s initial rough cut during four screening/discussion sessions, providing crucial insight for each other under the guidance of a professional filmmaker. Outside of these sessions, participants edit two new iterations of their rough cut based on the discussions. Finally, participants present their most refined cut on the final session which is a showcase for closing feedback with a special guest.

Eligibility + Application Details

Eligibility:
- The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- The applicant must be a current DCTV Member
- The applicant must be a Director or Editor of the submitted work with full artistic and editorial control of the project.
- The applicant must be able to attend every session if accepted.
- The project must be a documentary, including and not limited to experimental and interactive media.
- The project must be in post-production at a rough-cut stage, developed enough to clearly illustrate structure, style, and/or characters.
- The project can be of any length, however only up to 20 minutes of a project will be workshopped (a rough-cut in its entirety, or as a sample sequence).
- The project must be independent and not attached to any commercial or third party entity.
- Completed films are ineligible.

Note:
- Labs are free of charge to those selected to participate.
- While we understand that filmmaking is a collaborative process, only one participant per project can participate in the Lab.
- All Lab sessions take place at DCTV in New York City. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Application includes:
- Synopsis
- Project Progress Report
- Project Sample (5-8 min)
- Project Goals
- Filmmaker Bio

Criteria:
Participant selection is based on the quality of work and ability to benefit from the Lab. We encourage emerging filmmakers of various backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels to apply, with clear and thoughtful goals that demonstrate potential for a transformed project via this Lab.

Cost:
$15 application fee. DCTV Membership is required to apply. This lab is free of charge to those invited to participate.

Program Dates:

Session 1 (Tue 10/18, 6:30-9:30pm): Introductions and Feedback Guidelines, Screen First Rough Cuts
Session 2 (Wed 10/19, 6:30-9:30pm): Continue to Screen First Rough Cuts
Session 3 (Tue 11/1, 6:30-9:30pm): Progress Updates, Screen Second Rough Cuts
Session 4 (Wed 11/2, 6:30-9:30pm): Continue to Screen Second Rough Cuts
Session 5 (Sun 11/13, 11am-5pm): Showcase: Screen Latest Cut with Guest

Application Deadline: Sun 9/25, 11:59pm

Notifications: by Tue 10/11

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