Sheffield Doc/Fest is UK's premier documentary marketplace, festival and conference, taking place 7-12 June 2014.
Sheffield Doc/Fest has become an important annual platform for the documentary industry and offers extensive marketplace opportunities for all delegates. The event is at the forefront when it comes to embracing the cross-platform media landscape.
In 2013, 262 decision-makers attended Sheffield Doc/Fest. You'll find the list of confirmed decision-makers for 2013 here. Sheffield Doc/Fest is an ideal place to meet potential production investors and production partners. The relaxed atmosphere provides a forum to hold informal and formal meetings.
Members of the Nordic Delegation to Sheffield Doc/Fest will be offered:
Reduced rate delegate pass of GBP 199 + VAT which gives access to all Doc/Fest film screenings, marketplace sessions, the industry conference programme, the Videotheque, networking receptions and parties (except for MeetMarket, which has a special selection process. Deadline for MeetMarket: 19 March 2014 @ 17:00 GMT)
Enhanced visibility in the Doc/Fest catalogue and on the Doc/Fest website
Help and support from the Nordisk Panorama and Doc/Fest staff
To sign up for the Nordic delegation, please send the name, email, company and requested pass type (reduced rate delegate pass: GBP 199 + VAT or mentorship pass: GBP 399 + VAT) of all participants to Forum Manager Christina Jul Gregersen no later than 2 May 2014.
For more information, please email Christina Jul Gregersen.
MeetMarket
MeetMarket is one of Europe’s top documentary pitching forums, offering a unique way to pitch groundbreaking documentary projects through individually matchmade meetings where both pitchers and decision-makers have requested to meet, so participants can get straight into creative and financial discussions.
MeetMarket is an invitation-only event with pitchers selected from open applications. MeetMarket has a selection process and is not included in the discounted fee. Guidelines for eligibility are:
MeetMarket is open to all documentary makers from any country, no prior credits are necessary, and to projects at any stage of development, production, or post-production.
You can enter as many projects as you like, but Sheffield Doc/Fest recommends you don't submit more than 5 because they're very unlikely to take more than 2 from any one company.
Projects must have international appeal and take an innovative/fresh approach to either the content, the execution of the idea or both.
Projects may take any form or specialist focus, e.g. feature documentaries, television, series or specialised genres. Natural history, science and arts projects are very welcome.
MeetMarket also welcomes projects looking to raise finance and distribute/exhibit their projects through alternative strategies including via crowdfunding, self/hybrid distribution and third sector support, as well as those with innovative outreach strategies. If your project fits this criteria, your project will be considered simultaneously for the new Crossover Market as well - please read the information about that market carefully and see if you are eligible.
Deadline for MeetMarket applications: 19 March 2014 @ 17:00 GMT.
Other pitching & marketplace events
The Crossover Market is the place for new, digital and interactive funders and mentors to meet the best new projects. Crossover Market submission deadline: 21 February 17:00 GMT
Videotheque, a fully-digitised library of the festival's film programme plus a selection of the best new documentaries available to be acquired.
Pitch Opportunities, with substantial amounts of funding, in-kind support and opportunities up for grabs, for a wide range of different kinds of factual projects, including pitches with the New York Times, the BFI and the Ramillas Sheffield Interactive Fund Pitch.
Round-Table Sessions, where delegates can informally meet key international documentary decision-makers in a group discussion and information-sharing format.
The Switchboard - Get on-demand personal advice and connections! The Marketplace team at Doc/Fest welcome all delegates to approach our dedicated table in The Eye space of the Hubs building, just outside the MeetMarket room. Here you can take advice on who might be useful for you to meet in the Marketplace in Sheffield, and how best to approach those people to get the funding, advice or mentoring you need.
Mini MeetMarket, a unique opportunity for new and emerging documentary filmmakers to meet industry mentors in an informal setting.
10x10 - Screen up to 10 minutes of your non-fiction works-in-progress and receive 10 minutes of directed feedback from the audience.
Commissioning Panels, a chance to hear the up to date priorities for the world's major factual commissioners in dedicated panel discussions.
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