The Long and the Short of It: Three professional development workshops for LGBT filmmakers

Mar 15, 01:00 PM by Kate Taylor

For the first time, the LLGFF with support from Skillset, is offering a unique programme of three professional development workshops for 20 emerging LGBT filmmakers seeking to move from short to feature filmmaking. The programme will be held during the LLGFF on 2 April 2008, from 10am to 6pm, followed by networking drinks. Topics covered will include understanding the funding climate; making your first feature; developing stories; the role of the sales agent and distributor; how to reach audiences: niche and general. The sessions will be led by industry professionals, including fund executives, producers, directors, development executives, sales agents and distributors and will include case studies of feature films. The cost of the programme is £25/£15 concessions. For programme and how to apply go to www.bfi.org.uk. If you have any queries, please send an e-mail to llgfftraining@bfi.org.uk. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 17 March 2008.