If you're a filmmaker planning to apply to
FilmUp, Story Camp or Strength in Numbers in 2021 make sure these
dates are on your radar!
FilmUp
FilmUp is a nine-month professional
development programme for practising writers, directors
and producers. It supports and empowers up to eight emerging to
senior practising filmmakers selected each year to
further develop a project and participate in group
workshops. Throughout the programme, each participant
receives 20 hours of mentorship with an esteemed industry mentor,
participates in group work & round tables, and receives
wrap-around support.
Applications Open:
Early May 2021
Applications Close: Mid June 2021
Group Workshops Held: from August 2021 - April
2022
READ APPLICATION
REQUIREMENTS
Story Camp Aotearoa
Story Camp Aotearoa is a residential feature film lab that fosters
craft, voice and vision. Eight selected screenwriters or creative
teams workshop their projects with exceptional international and
local advisors in a rigorous five-day experience designed
specifically to meet the development needs of a feature film.
Applications Open: Early July
2021
Applications Close: Mid August 2021
Residential Lab: Five Days in Late November
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REQUIREMENTS
Strength in Numbers
Strength in Numbers is focused on building sustainable
businesses in our screen industry. Selected filmmakers
participate in a series of workshops over a 5 to 6 month period.
The programme offers a unique opportunity for practitioners in the
screen industry to work together on the building blocks of business
models that will sustain their future.
Applications Open: Late
September 2021
Applications Close: Early November 2021
Group Workshops held: from February 2022 - June
2022