Application Deadline:
February 28, 2015
The Documentary Filmmakers' Association in partnership with
the Canadian Film Center (CFC) Media Lab, the National Film and Video
Foundation, and the Durban FilmMart will host one-and-a-half day workshops on
the powerful Business Model Canvas Tool for South African filmmakers.
The workshops will take place from July 17 to 24 during the
2015 Durban FilmMart.
Filmmakers will learn how to apply the Business Model Canvas
Tool to each individual project. They will be able to identify the different
elements, connect them, and learn how to integrate them to enhance their work
and the final product they deliver. The organisers are looking for a total of
30 filmmakers with projects in development or production to attend the Business
Model Canvas workshops.
Eligibility criteria for filmmakers - a South African
citizen or have refugee status in South Africa.
Content producers should have produced at least one film
(doc, short, fiction) as either the producer, director, or writer. Applications
must be able to cover their costs to attend the workshops at the Durban
FilmMart.
Submission Requirements:
Describe a current or proposed project for which you are
currently trying to work out the business model. (500 words)
Briefly describe your business approach for your proposed
project: resources, customers, distribution channels and potential revenue.
(500 words)
Provide your filmography, headshot and contact details.
NB! In the event of
more than one member of an organisation applying, only one member per
organisation will be considered.
Those wishing to participate in the Business Model Canvas
Workshops, need to complete the online application form: http://docfilmsa.com/business-model-canvas-workshop-application-form/
Deadline for application is February 28, 2015.