Seize the Future with Sheffield Docfest 

After the sold-out premier workshop in London, Sheffield Doc/Fest and the Scottish Documentary Institute are bringing Seize the Future to Edinburgh. Sheffield Doc/Fest is now inviting applications for this special 2 -day Master Workshop on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th March 2011.

This course is designed for independent filmmakers and artists determined to get their work seen widely, create social impact, and earn a living in the digital age. Film projects can be factual or fictional, in any genre, and be designed for any platform.

Leading distribution strategist and President of Paradigm Consulting Peter Broderick, and Sandi DuBowski of Trembling Before G-d, A Jihad for Love, and Budrus and Outreach Director for The Good Pitch, will co-present this workshop.

The workshop will feature multi-media presentations, breakout groups, and interactive sessions. There will be networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunch, and throughout the workshop. Everyone will have a chance to connect and lay the groundwork for future collaborations.

EARLY BIRD RATE (Applications before January 31st 2011) - £100
STANDARD RATE (Applications up until March 4th 2011) - £150

To apply please send a short proposal for a project you would like to work with at the workshop, along with a brief CV or bio, to floury@sidf.co.uk by the dates above.

More info on sheffdocfest.com/view/seizethefuture

On top of all the wonderful work Sheffield Docfest do they're still doing Meetmarket in June! Still time to submit your project, submissions open until April 1st: sheffdocfest.com/view/meetmarket