The National Screen Institute, Women in View and the Disability Screen Office have partnered to create the Disabled Producers Lab, a new program aimed at challenging and reshaping industry norms, promoting accessibility and building producing skills.
Up to five participants with a completed short film script ready to develop will be paired with industry mentors to create a comprehensive production binder featuring a realistic schedule, budget, accessibility plan and pitch package.
Over 12 weeks, participants will join virtual sessions once or twice a week to learn the essentials of producing from industry experts. Topics covered will include:
- Pitching and packaging
- Script to schedule planning
- Hiring cast and crew
- Business aspects of film, including funding and development
- Distribution and marketing
- Accessibility and disability-forward productions
A public case study report will be created from the program findings to help develop industry best practices.
Participants will each receive a $3,250 stipend in acknowledgement of their time and contribution to the case study report.
Applications are accepted until July 22, 2024 12pm CT
For more information and to apply click here