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• Imarion Post-Production HD Primer
• Evening with Robert McKee
• NBC Universal Feature Film Writing Program
• NBC Universal Women Writers Workshop
• NBC Universal Development Incubator
• NBC Universal Feature Film Marketing and Distribution Series

2006 NBC Universal Development Incubator

Presented by Women In Film and Television – Toronto in partnership with Telefilm Canada and the Ontario Media Development Corporation

Women In Film and Television – Toronto, in partnership with Telefilm Canada and the Ontario Media Development Corporation, is pleased to present the 2006 NBC Universal Development Incubator. The Development Incubator is an initiative designed to develop market-driven feature films and support the next generation of Canadian feature film professionals. This initiative will provide five emerging and intermediate producer and writer teams, with feature length dramatic projects in development, with an opportunity to work with consultants and select industry advisors in a series of small group sessions to advance their projects through one draft of their script and to prepare preliminary marketing packages.

Successful Candidates will receive the following:

• An overview course on Elements of Story
• An U.K. Development Executive will provide an overview of development and financing for feature films in the U.K. through case studies
• Producer and writer teams will have their writer matched up with U.K or national story editors to polish high potential Canadian scripts
• Industry case studies on development, co-productions and financing
• A session on how to package their project and create pre-sales marketing materials
• Producers will have opportunities to connect with established professionals and financiers through pitches and case studies on Canadian – U.K. co-productions
• Complimentary attendance at vital CMP [centre for media professionals] workshops including: Elements of Story, Professional Story Editing, Women Writers Workshop, as well as a three-part course on Feature Film Writing

Eligibility:

Candidates must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for consideration:
• Canadian citizen
• Independent producer
• Must have at least one feature film or long-form project in development
• Must be able to prove ownership of the project
• Projects cannot be written by the producer, and treatments will not be accepted
• Must have signed agreement from writer to participate in Development Incubator
• Must have at least two producing credits for feature films, television movies, short films, television series, television one-offs or documentaries.
• Must have a minimum of five years professional experience in the industry
• Must be able to participate in all workshops as well as commit to working with a story editor during stated time frames
• Must submit all materials stated on the application form

Reporting Requirements:

• On completion of the program, participants must complete a written report evaluating the impact of the program on them in terms of skill enhancements, information learned and contacts made
• Within six months of completing the program, participants must provide a final report that outlines new business relationships they have established and any commercial outcomes that can be related to the skills and contacts generated by the program

Application Process and Program Timeline:

Application forms are available from the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com. Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by Monday, April 3, 2006.
A jury of industry representatives will review the applications. Decisions are expected to be announced on Monday, April 17, 2006. Successful candidates will be required to pay an administrative fee of $100.00.

The following documents must be submitted in order for your application to be fully considered:
• Completed two page application form
• Letter of Intent
• Personal resume including relevant production credits (max. 2 pages)
• Resume of writer
• 1 page synopsis of screenplay
• Development notes including a strategy for long-term development of the project
• 1 copy of script
• 4 blind copies of script
• Copy of Chain of Title (i.e. rights to script)
• Letter of Agreement from writer to participate in Development Incubator outlining commitment to write new draft in designated three month period

Download the 2006 NBC Universal Development Incubator guidelines and application forms here:
Guidelines
Application

For further information regarding the application process, please contact:
Women in Film and Television - Toronto
Tel: 416.322.3430 x21
Fax: 416.322.3703
Email: wift@wift.com
www.wift.com

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