Urban Unrest

19 March 2008 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

DocuClub is pleased to announce its participation in the 2008 SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival with an “In-the-Works” program.

The deadline for submissions is April 18th, 2008. SILVERDOCS takes place June 16th to the 23rd, just outside Washington DC. For more information about the festival visit silverdocs.com.

DocuClub is currently accepting submissions for an “In-the-Works” program at SILVERDOCS. The “In-the-Works” program offers filmmakers a safe environment to screen a rough-cut of their documentaries before an audience of their peers and lovers of the form. The audience is encouraged to give constructive feedback about the structure, content, characters and clarity of the film in a post-screening discussion facilitated by an experienced filmmaker.

Past films that have screened “In-the-Works” include Born Into Brothels, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, and The Boys of Baraka, which won the Audience Award at SILVERDOCS.

Submission requirements for the “In-the-Works” program at SILVERDOCS include the following:
- Films must be in rough cut stage and thus ready to be screened;
- Films must be no longer than 90 minutes and no less than 45 minutes;
- Filmmaker should be able to articulate specific challenges that you wish to workshop.

To apply, please mail a clearly labeled DVD screener to the address below. (Please note that your screener will not be returned unless you provide a SASE):

Felix Endara
Filmmaker Services Coordinator
Arts Engine
104 W. 14th St. 4th floor
New York, NY 10011

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday April 18th, 2008

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