DFI: Producers Lab - Online 2022

Events Details

An opportunity for local and MENA-based producers to develop their skills further with experts in the field, in a small and intimate group of up to a maximum of 8-10 projects. Further, they hope to strengthen co-productions in the MENA region, open networking opportunities, and improve the overall quality of projects developed in the region.

This intensive seven-day program takes place online and focuses on the creative, artistic, and strategic aspects of producing feature-length documentary and fiction films. Through intensive training exercises, group tutorials, tailor-made one-on-one meetings, and master classes led by noted industry experts, participants will gain deeper insight into various elements of film production and come to truly understand the role of a producer.

8 to 10 Qatar and MENA-based producers with a project in development will be selected.

Dates: 24 to 29 October 2022
Language: Arabic And English
Level: Intermediate to Advanced (Feature length film projects)

Lab Fee: QR 1,500

• Qatar Museums Culture Pass members will receive a 10% discount on this lab’s fee. To avail of the discount, simply include a copy of your Culture Pass when applying.

Submission Requirements

Please send the following in Word or PDF format to [email protected]

• Short synopsis of the project in development (maximum one page).
• Treatment of the film.
• Résumé and short biography of the producer, as well as same for director and screenwriter, if available.
• Script (if available).
• Detailed information about what is required for the project’s development.
• A letter outlining why you want to participate in this workshop.
• Any of the following, if available/applicable.
  • Provisional budget and financing plan (in USD).
  • Technical specifications, including filming locations.
  • Current state of the project (please note any secured professionals, possible co-producers, attached talent, or other potential partners).
  • Director’s statement, covering project virtues (one-page maximum).
  • Stills, concept art, mood boards, etc.
  • Links to teasers, trailers, demo reels, or samples of previous work of both the director and the producer.

Note: The deadline for application is on October 04, 2022.

For more information, visit Doha Film Institute's website.

Source and image credit: DFI