WFF Screenwriters Lab 2023 Application Form

WFF’s Screenwriters Lab is a narrative feature script development program that brings together up to six independent screenwriters from across Canada to work intensively with key film industry personnel in private, group and market-oriented sessions to develop their projects. To learn more visit whistlerfilmfestival.com

Script title:*

Name of applicant:*

First NameLast Name

You are:*

WriterDirectorProducer

Phone number:*

Area CodePhone Number

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E-mail:*

Website (if applicable)*

Address*

Street Address

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Professional biography (Short) *

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Project genre:*

Project logline:*

Project synopsis (max 250 words):*

Statement of interest (tell us why you want to be part of the Screenwriters Lab, what are your long and short term goals?): *

Artist statement (why this project? Why now? What do you hope to say or contribute by telling this specific story?): *

Development history (have you ever optioned your project? Has it ever received any funding or had any attachments?):*

Application materials checklist*

Upload your script PDF*

Attach your supporting materials:*

Please upload ONE file

Links to previous work. Youtube, Vimeo, etc.

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How did you hear about this opportunity?*

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KEY DATES

January 23, 2023 - Call for Applications

February 23, 2023 - Application Deadline

May 8-12, 2023 - Phase I Intensive (TBC)

October 30-November 3, 2023 - Phase II Intensive (TBC)

November 29-December 3, 2023 - Whistler Film Festival + Content Summit

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Please read the following carefully and click "I Agree & Understand" to state your agreement to these terms.

If selected, the course tuition cost is $2,750 CDN per participant (plus 5% GST). Payment plan options available upon request. The fee is non-refundable.

WFF is not responsible for any copyright or legal issues pertaining to the project or the applicant.

WFF holds no rights to work produced by the applicant during the workshop. However, if selected, the participant grants to the Whistler Film Festival Society the right to utilize promotional materials related to the project for promotional purposes in all mediums, including broadcast, print and internet. WFF aims to support Lab participants throughout the production process and encourages participants to provide WFF with the right of first refusal for the World Premiere of the completed film.

Participation in the WFF Screenwriters Lab implies an understanding and acceptance of these regulations. The WFFS reserves the right to rule on cases not foreseen by these regulations.

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If you have a waiver code, enter it here. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY THE APPLICATION FEE UPON SUBMISSION, but will be reimbursed once the code is verified.

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Screenwriters Lab Application Fee$50.00CAD

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