LONDON – 19 December 2008. The UK Film Council and its US Office is offering two British directors from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities the chance to take part in six invaluable days of networking and relationship building opportunities at the Tribeca Film institute's signature programme, Tribeca All Access, which is held during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York (22 April – 3 May 2009).
The UK Film Council's Diversity Unit and US Office are sponsoring two UK directors to participate in the Tribeca All Access programme which will run from 20-25 April 2009. The successful directors will receive a fully paid place on the programme which comprises an intense six days of panels, meetings and networking opportunities with senior film industry executives as well as accreditation for the Tribeca Film Festival.
Tribeca All Access is a Tribeca Film Institute programme in its sixth year which supports the careers of directors who are seeking funding and exposure for new projects and are from under-represented communities in the film industry. The scheme is open to both established and emerging filmmakers with projects in development which can be of any budget and based on any subject matter or genre.
Participants also receive support during throughout the year through the TAA On Track programme which includes the use of digital filmmaking and editing equipment for films shot in the US, promotional support for completed films, Tribeca Film Institute hosted presentation screenings and educational panels and workshops.
Marcia Williams, Head of Diversity at the UK Film Council said: "The Tribeca All Access programme has become renowned as an excellent platform for emerging and established filmmakers to advance their careers. We're really pleased to be able to support the scheme this year and help two talented UK directors from minority ethnic backgrounds to advance their careers and gain exposure for their work."
Tamir Muhammad, Programme Manager of Tribeca All Access said: "We are excited to be able to expand our efforts to filmmakers in the UK by giving them the access and support to tell their stories. Our continued partnerships with international organisations such as the UK Film Council and its US Office allows us to promote a forum where high-level film industry executives can meet with a diverse and exceptionally talented group of filmmakers."
Applicants are required to apply with either a completed feature-length screenplay for their narrative film project or a thorough proposal for their work-in-progress documentary project.
For the full application guidelines, visit www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/taa
The deadline for applications is Monday 12 January 2009.
For press enquiries please contact:
Tara Milne / Caroline Nagle
UK Film Council press office:
T: +44 (0)20 7861 7901/7508
E: tara.milne@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk /
caroline.nagle@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
UK Film Council
The UK Film Council is the lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad. We invest Government grant-in-aid and Lottery money in film development and production; training; international development and export promotion; distribution and exhibition; and education.
UK Film Council Diversity Unit
Our objectives:
- To help the UK film industry build a more diverse workforce, behind and in front of the camera right across the value chain.
- To help all groups in society to participate in and enjoy film culture.
- To ensure that equality and diversity commitments are integrated into all core UK Film Council activities.
For more information go to http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/diversity
UK Film Council US
Our objectives:
- Attracting film production into the UK – maximizing US inward investment.
- Sharing information – keeping the UK and US film industries informed about business practices, policies and creating marketing opportunities in both countries.
- Developing skills and talent – creating opportunities for new and experienced UK film professionals to benefit from the best of US training and industry practices.
- Building creative and business relationships – helping the UK and US film industries to develop and sustain creative and business relationships with each other.
For more information go to http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/US
Tribeca Film Institute
The Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) is committed to educating, entertaining and inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike, and to providing filmmakers of all ages with the access and resources needed to complete and exhibit a wide range of exemplary work. In addition to Tribeca All Access, TFI programs include the Film Fellows and Summer Arts Institute youth programs, the Tribeca/Sloan Screenplay Development Program and the Gucci Tribeca Documentary Finishing Fund. The Institute is a not-for-profit organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Code section 501 (c) 3.
For more information go to http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org
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