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2008 NBC Universal Development Incubator
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Application Deadline: Tuesday, Feb 19, 2008
Program Dates: March 26-28

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. The Development Incubator will run from March 26- 28, 2008.

Successful Candidates Receive the Following:
•The NBC Universal Development Incubator which includes:
• An overview session on Elements of Story,
• A U.K. Development Executive will provide an overview of development and financing for feature films in the U.K. through case study and script analysis,
• 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 learn from established professionals through case studies on Canadian and U.K. co-productions.
• Producer and writer teams will have their writer matched up with U.K or national story editors to polish high potential Canadian scripts.
• Complimentary attendance to program workshops including: Women Writers Workshop, and three-part course on Feature Film Writing.

Eligibility:

Candidates must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for consideration:
• WIFT-T member (may join at time of application)
• 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:

Application forms are available from the WIFT-T website at www.wift.com. Fully completed application packages must be submitted to WIFT-T by Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of industry representatives with final decisions announced in March 2008.

Download the 2008 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 x222
Fax: 416.322.3703
Email: wift@wift.com
www.wift.com

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Presented by Women in Film and Television - Toronto in partnership with NBC Universal and Telefilm Canada.

With support from Ontario Media Development Corporation and Program for Export Market Development.