Deadline: 10 February 2024
Submission are now open for the Indielab program by NOVA FCSH for cinema and audiovisual projects, part of the IndieLisboa Festival.
6 to 7 projects in Portuguese will be chosen to participate in two meetings in which the initial idea and motivation, point of view, narrative structure and creative vision, still in the development phase, will be worked on, with the aim of enhancing its insertion into national and international markets.
IndieLab’s priorities is to work on projects whose characters belong to diverse/minority identity groups, in order to encourage dialogues about the creation of new imaginaries and the development of these characters in cinema.
They are looking to support emerging voices and innovative perspectives with an original project in the development phase that has the potential to enter the market and attract national and international partners. Applicants should be open-minded, curious and interested in discussing their ideas with the tutors and other workshop participants. Scriptwriters and directors can apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- The authorship must be by Portuguese writers/directors (or foreigners with permanent residence in Portugal).
- Originality of the project and mainly, the point of view;
- Narratives that favor innovative and non-stigmatized representations of characters and contribute to a new look at cinema;
- Some experience in writing and development on the part of the applicant, but it is important to stress that extensive experience is not necessary, but a life/career/professional trajectory that proves competence and the will to take the project forward;
- The project’s potential on the national and international market.
- The project may or may not have an associated producer.
- There are no associated costs for those selected to take part in the workshop.
- Selected projects gain access to IndieLisboa 2024 activities and sessions.
- If Portuguese-language projects from outside Portugal are chosen, the associated travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the participant.
Location
- Stage 1 – NOVA FCSH on Avenida de Berna, Lisboa
- Stage 2 – Culturgest, Lisboa
Selection Process
- Seven projects will be selected, divided as follows
- 5 projects chosen from among the applicants
- 2 projects from Faculdade Nova FCSH.
For more information, visit IndieLisboa.
