Nova Scotia’s Elite Training Opportunity for Emerging Filmmakers
About FILM 5
FILM 5 is a professional film-training program for Writers, Directors and Producers culminating in the opportunity to produce a five-minute film.
- Cash and services to produce a five-minute film
- Mentorship and instruction from industry professionals
- Relationship building opportunities with the local film community
FILM 5 Info Session & Quick Pitch
Tuesday Aug. 14th, 6pm
Wednesday Sept. 5th, 6pm
AFCOOP Office, 5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 101
Come find out more about the program and meet with potential writers, directors and producers.
Program Structure
Phase I – Project Development (October – December)
Up to eight Teams will be accepted into the Project Development Phase of the program. Teams will attend weekend workshops designed to assist them in the development of their projects. Each Team Member must participate in the workshops applicable to his or her role. Only Teams who have participated in the required workshops will be eligible to apply to the Production Phase.
Phase II – Production (January – August)
Up to four Teams will be accepted into this phase of the program. Only Teams who have successfully completed Phase I are eligible to apply. Teams accepted into this phase of the Program will enter pre-production with the understanding that the final green light of their production is contingent upon the approval of their final proposal.
During this period Teams will receive further training and mentorship while adhering to a schedule of deliverables, leading up to a final proposal package. Each Team will present their final proposal plans to the FILM 5 Core Support Team who will assess the project’s readiness for going ahead with production.
Approved Teams will receive $7,500 in cash and over $25,000 in services to complete a five-minute film. They will complete a two-day shoot in March or April, and see their projects through post-production to final delivery of a release print or digital finish.
SUPERVISING PRODUCER / FILM 5 PROGRAM MANAGER Martha Cooley
—- Questions? Call 902.405.4474 email membership@afcoop.ca
Training is made possible through the generous support of Film Nova Scotia.
FILM 5 is presented with the participation of Telefilm Canada.
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