Application Deadlines
Documentary: March 9, 2012 (notified April 10).
Narrative: April 6, 2012 (notified May 7)
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Program Dates
Finishing Lab: Documentary: May 14-18, 2012
Narrative: June 11-15, 2012
Independent Film Week & Marketing Lab: September, 2012
Distribution Lab: December, 2012
The Independent Filmmaker Labs
IFP’s unique year-long mentorship program supports first-time feature directors when they need it most: through the completion, marketing and distribution of their films. Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (<$1million), this highly immersive program provides filmmakers with the technical, creative and strategic tools necessary to launch their films – and their careers.
Through the Labs, IFP works to ensure that talented emerging voices receive the support, resources, and industry exposure necessary to reach audiences. Open to all first time feature documentary and narrative directors with films in post-production.