Capture Doc Scheme open for applications

Do you have a passion for people, their lives and their issues?

Are you interested in capturing them on camera and making it into a different kind of movie?

Could you inform, entertain and surprise an audience?

Northern Film & Media in partnership with Community Channel and Sheffield Doc/Fest are launching ”Capture 2010” a factual and documentary talent development scheme. We will provide you with access to industry professionals, talent spotters, broadcasters, exhibition platforms and some project funding.

We are looking for energetic Film Makers who have a passion for making content that could make a difference to an issue, a cause or a community.

We want to find talent that has a desire to innovate and are willing to go the extra mile to draw attention to their projects and reach a wide audience.

Themes
We’re interested in capturing a sense of the North East, its people and their aspirations and dreams (and their struggles to achieve them), stories about communities and individuals trying to be the best that they can be. We’re keen to hear what you’re interested in and the issues you want to highlight.

Projects will be short listed by Northern Film & Media, Community Channel and Sheffield Doc/Fest.

We are looking for applications into 3 strands.

When considering your ideas please endeavour to entertain us, make us laugh, make us smile and make us cry!

1. Strand 1 - 27 min documentary style film
This strand is focussed on a more traditional doc format exploring a North East community in a filmic and narrative way.
Greater consideration will be given to idea’s that demonstrate how they will sustain the half hour format.
Practitioners with some experience looking to work to broadcast deadlines

2. Strand 2 - 3 minute documentary style film
This strand should be engaging and inventive – in the vein of C4 Three Minute Wonders – this is also an opportunity to experiment with form.
Practitioners of all levels interested in making their mark

3. Strand 3 – 10 minute factual format
This strand should explore how to engage the public, charities, business or a local authority to address social issues through the media (think Power to the People, Monty’s Garden, Jamie’s School Dinners). The feel for this strand is mischievous worthiness.
Practitioners with some experience and a lot of talent

Budgets will vary between £1,500 and £9,000. We strongly encourage applicants to consider how they will realise their idea the cost of doing so.

Application deadline 5pm 12th February 2010


Application Process

Stage 1 – Submit hard copy Application Form and supporting information to Northern Film & Media by 12th February 2010 (Please note you must also email your application form by this date to Joanna@northernmedia.org)

Stage 2 – Sheffield Doc/Fest Capture Workshop for those who are shortlisted 8th/9thth March

Stage 3 - Final interview (with broadcasters present) 12th March 2010

Please note – If selected for an interview you will be required to:

• Provide footage of the contributors/characters that you intend to use.

Application Form and Guidelines are attached

Sheffield Doc/Fest Capture Workshop 8th/9th March
The workshop is a high level project development opportunity which also includes an introduction to MeetMarket and all Marketplace activities at Doc/Fest and to wider opportunities in international documentary funding and markets. Delivered by International Marketplace specialist Christina Burnett, of Wide Eye Pictures, and Charlie Phillips, Doc/Fest Marketplace Producer, this is also a unique chance to pitch your project and get feedback. For more information on Doc/Fest please see www.sheffdocfest.com
Last year’s scheme
Throughout last year’s Capture scheme the filmmakers made video diaries and blogs of their journeys. You can find out more at the Capture Micro site: http://www.northernmedia.org/capture

For further info contact joanna@northernmedia.org