New Scripted Development Initiatives: Small Screen and Fast Pitch
Screenwest launches two new scripted development initiatives: Small Screen and Fast Pitch
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Screenwest launches two new scripted development initiatives: Small Screen and Fast Pitch
Screenwest will be hosting an information session with Jason Behan from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group (UPHE Content Group) and Matthew Horrocks Screenwest Head of Strategic Projects and Screen Investment to talk about the two new development initiatives.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 24 July 2019
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis St, Perth WA 6000
Price: FREE
Registration: Secure your spot by registering on the Small Screens and Fast Pitch Information Session Eventbrite page.
The information session will be followed by casual networking drinks at The Standard, 28 Roe Street, Northbridge WA 6003.
Fast Pitch
Universal and Screenwest are offering a one-off exclusive opportunity for a Western Australian writer to secure a development and first look option deal with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Content Group (UPHE Content Group).
The recipient will receive up to a total of $20,000 in development support towards a scripted feature film project. UPHE Content Group will have the first option to produce and distribute the film in Australia.
The aim of the initiative is to provide market-based development so that once the script is ready, it can fast track into financing and production.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to pitch their projects to UPHE Content Group.
Applicants who make it through to the next stage will then have four weeks to re-work and further develop their one-page pitch document. UPHE Content Group will work directly with the shortlisted applicants to provide them with additional story development guidance during this time.
How to Apply
The full guidelines, application materials and eligibility criteria are available on the Fast Pitch page of the Screenwest website.
All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
An application receipt will be forwarded to the applicant within two working days to confirm that Screenwest has received the application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Screenwest if an application receipt has not been received within this timeframe.
Applications close Monday, 16 September 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.
One-On-One Meeting with Jason Behan
Jason Behan – VP Acquisitions, ANZ will be available for one-on-one meetings on Wednesday, 24 July and Thursday, 25 July 2019.
To express interest in a meeting please submit an application to funding@screenwest.com.au by 5:00pm Friday, 19 July. Please include:
- Your ‘SURNAME’ – and ‘FAST PITCH MEETING’ in the email subject heading.
- PROJECT TITLE, GENRE and ONE LINE SYNOPSIS for each project you intend to present during your meeting.
- One-page CV
Please note places are extremely limited and places are not guaranteed.
Small Screen
Small Screen is a development initiative that offers new, emerging and experienced Western Australian storytellers the opportunity to get their scripted series ready for market. The initiative is designed as a precursor to Screenwest’s Matched Development fund and is part of Screenwest’s overall strategic objective to increase the number of dramas and comedy series commissioned from Western Australia for the small screen (television, streaming service or web content).
How to Apply
The full guidelines, application materials and eligibility criteria are available on the Small Screen page of the Screenwest website.
All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.
An application receipt will be forwarded to the applicant within two working days to confirm that Screenwest has received the application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Screenwest if an application receipt has not been received within this timeframe.
Applications close Monday, 9 September 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.
Program Contact
For more information about this program, please contact:
Eva Di Blasio, Talent Development Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2107
E: eva.diblasio@screenwest.com.au
www.screenwest.com.au
www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au
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