The call for applications for the 2012 MeetMarket at Sheffield Doc/Fest is now open. MeetMarket is Doc/Fest’s pitching initiative offering matchmade meetings between the world’s best documentary and digital creators and the top funders and mentors who can support them. It is your opportunity for pitching new documentary, factual and cross-platform projects to over 200 decision makers, buyers, funders and mentors in one of the world’s top factual media marketplaces.For MeetMarket 2012, approximately 65 projects will be selected to pitch over two days, and each can expect 15-20 meetings with key funders and decision-makers match-made and scheduled based on their requests and needs. MeetMarket 2011 generated millions of pounds in deals done and in negotiation, with the matchmaking personalised format meaning you can discuss your project creatively in detail.

If you’re selected you are offered the opportunity to request meetings with, and pitch to, a high number of decision makers – last year 217 in total, including most major international broadcasters and funders, covering creative documentary, science, history, arts, theatrical, online and broadcast distribution, sales agents, interactive media, and more beyond.

To see the full list of who attended in 2011 see here  – this list will be updated with the 2012 decision makers very soon.

Projects can be:

· at any stage from early development to post-production,

· from anywhere in the world

· in any genre of documentary/factual, from factual entertainment through to art/installation documentaries and cross-platform.

The application process requires a synopsis, one-minute teaser, headline budget figures, and biographical information on participants. We’re delighted that for the first time, teaser uploads will be powered and securely hosted by our partners at Distrify.

For full advice and tips on how to make your application the very best, see the MeetMarket advice.

Submissions for the 2012 MeetMarket are subject to an administration fee of £20 plus VAT per project.

To enquire about applying and whether your projects are suitable, contact Doc/Fest’s Marketplace Director Charlie Phillips at charlie@sidf.co.uk

 

To apply: visit Sheffield Doc/Fest MeetMarket

Deadline for applications: Thursday 29th March