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Telefilm Canada and NIFCO Present PICTURE START 2010/2011 Application Kit Deadline for Picture Start 4: Monday, August 9th, 2010 at 5pm Download: 2010/2011 Picture Start Application Kit (PDF). PICTURE START is a professional development program targeted at emerging producers, directors and writers. This comprehensive skills enhancement program employs a project-oriented methodology whereby participants learn by working with established filmmakers and film industry professionals. This hands-on approach will be complemented by a series of workshops prior to principle photography aimed at enhancing the participants' filmmaking savvy. Local and national experts will conduct workshops, and senior filmmakers will mentor junior filmmakers throughout the development, production and post-production phases of the project. Key components include: "” formal instruction (through specific workshops conducted by industry professionals); "” individual mentorship (where senior filmmakers guide the emerging filmmakers in both creative and logistical matters); "” the practical application of emerging filmmaker skills in all aspects of film production (developing a concept, budgeting and financing, production, post-production and marketing). The short, live action films produced through the program are expected to perform in the marketplace in a quantifiable way "” either through festival participation, festival recognition or awards, broadcaster interest or other sales. As per NIFCO policy, copyright in the film remains with the filmmakers. Upon completion of the program, the participants are expected to have acquired the level of skills necessary to move forward in their film industry careers. Presenting Partners Telefilm Canada is a federal cultural agency dedicated to the development and promotion of the Canadian audiovisual industry. Telefilm provides financial support to the private sector to create distinctively Canadian productions that appeal to domestic and international audiences. The Corporation also administers the funding programs of the Canadian Television Fund. The Newfoundland Independent Filmmakers Cooperative (NIFCO) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of media arts in Newfoundland and Labrador. Formed in 1975, the association supports the local film industry by providing expertise, resources, equipment and space to its members and offers beginners a chance to explore the medium of film through its programs. There are two main objectives of PICTURE START: "” To give current independent filmmakers who already have preliminary training and experience, and who are career-oriented in the film industry the immediate opportunity to develop as future above-the-line leaders. "” To sustain and increase the growth of the Newfoundland and Labrador film industry by fostering future professionals who will establish production companies and continue to create programming based in this province. In addition, Picture Start encourages a development component for crew members.

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