RIFF - Transatlantic Talent laboratory


Attention: the Application DEADLINE is now the 9th of August. APPLY HERE (www.riff.is)

RIFF's Talent Laboratory is for young talents from Europe and America who are given the chance to meet up in Reykjavík and experience what is going on in film making on the other side of the ocean. The main objective of the Talent Laboratory is to help young filmmakers to make first hand contacts with film producers and other professionals who can help and consult them with their first feature film.

Submit your short or your doc
Talents are offered to send in their short film and/or documentary. These film will then be a part of the official festival program. In addition submitted short or docs will compete for the Golden Egg, RIFF encouragement award.
The talent laboratory participants will have a special section on the riff.is webpage where their profile and work will be promoted.

This is an opportunity for young talented filmmakers that they should not miss and a great addition for their film studies.

When:
The Talent Laboratory will last for 3 days, 24th -27th September, during which time the filmmakers will participate in workshops and discussions with already established names within the film industry.

Where:
RIFF Transatlantic Talent Laboratory will be held in Reykjavik, the capitol of Iceland.

Interested?
The deadline for  your complete application is the 9th of August 2009. Apply at www.riff.is.

What is RIFF?
Reykjavik International Film Festival will be held for the sixth time from 17th of September to 27th of September 2009. As Iceland’s highest attended cultural event, the main purpose of the festival is to offer both Icelandic and international filmgoers a wide selection of alternative, independent cinema. It is well attended by a number of international guests, including press, media and film personalities. One event that takes place is RIFF's Transatlantic Talent Laboratory.

Prices
The prices for Talent Laboratory are 550 Dollars for US participants and 325 Euros for participants coming from Europe. The price includes accommodation, one meal per day and a free pass to all lectures, films and events during the Talent Laboratory.

Unfortunately the talent campus is on a very tight budget therefore we cannot pay for the flight. Participants will receive discount flights if they fly from Berlin, Copenhagen, London or Warsaw.
 

Contact person:
Gardar Stefansson | RIFF
Special Event Coordinator
tel. +354 411 7055