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Latin American producers invited to submit projects in development

Posted on: 25/11/2009 Fellowships and Awards Deadline: 11/12/2009 Region: Latin America

Latin American film producers have until December 11 to submit projects for a competition at the 5th International Meeting for Producers, scheduled to take place February 27 to March 3, 2010 in Cartagena, Colombia.

Applicants must send fiction projects in development with at least 25 percent of costs covered. Submissions must include a copy of the project, along with a synopsis, plot, estimated budget in dollars, financial plan, and application form, among other requirements.

Eight projects from Colombia and eight projects from other Latin American countries will be selected. Results will be announced on January 20, 2010.

Participation is free. The organizers will cover the costs of lodging and meals of the winning producers. This event will take place during the Film Festival in Cartagena, scheduled from February 25 to March 5, 2010.

For more information, click here (in Spanish) or contact Tatiana Villacob at tvillacob@mincultura.gov.co.

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Submitted on: 26/11/2009 — Brock

Producers are entrepreneurs who make the business and financial decisions involving a motion picture, made-for-television feature, or stage production. They select scripts, approve the development of ideas, arrange financing, and determine the size and cost of the endeavor. Sometimes costing entails debt consolidation management. Producers hire or approve directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members. They also negotiate contracts with artistic and design personnel in accordance with collective bargaining agreements. They guarantee payment of salaries, rent, and other expenses. Enriching activities such as this is a good call for all film producers especially in Latin America.

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