The BIFF SPC is designed to help screenwriters produce their own film in partnership with the program. For years many talented screenwriters never have the opportunity to see their stories, vision or ideas transformed into a movie. This program is design to give that opportunity to those under-represented screenwriters . |
BIFF 2007 SPC PROJECT
MISSION
BIFF Screenplay to Production Contest
(BIFF SPC) offers an opportunity for under-represented
screenwriters and filmmakers to produce a film entirely
from Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production
to a completed finished project on High Definition Format
only. Selected Projects may be produced anywhere in the
United States.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
BIFF SPC seeks feature-length narrative, short narrative
and documentary film screenplays currently seeking
funding for production and with a U.S.-based screenwriter
(s). Screenplays that do not have any director or producer
attached are welcome. However, if screenwriter is a
director or Producer it is also eligible to participate as co-
director or co-Producer. BIFF SPC staff will later on
determine if the screenwriter can be the sole director for
the project. BIFF SPC staff will assign a Producer for all
accepted project to ensure smooth production
achievement within the available budget and timing.
The foremost constituent of the BIFF SPC is a series of
productions projects to get into pre-production and
production between Summer and Fall of 2007 and edited
by the end of winter season in 2008.
Budget range for each project will be under $500.000.00.
However, applicants who can secure a percentage of the
budget are welcome to apply. Therefore, if their projects
are selected the budget may go over the estimated set
up range.
We strongly encourage applicants to read the complete
BIFF SPC overview Rules & Regulations before applying.
To Download the BIFF SPC entry form click here for a
hard copy of the application.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All Screenplay entries must be postmarked by March 31,
2007.
REQUIREMENTS
• Screenplays and documentary proposals must not have
been produced already. BIFF SPC seeks new work from
screenwriters who never had prior exposure with the
screenplay submitted or documentary proposal within the
film industry. Screenplays must be the original work of the
author.
• Applicants must be residents of the United States or
Puerto Rico.
• BIFF SPC is open to everyone: unknown, established
and emerging filmmakers. All screenwriters are eligible
regardless of professional status.
• Submitted screenplays must be in standard industry
format and must be written in English. Foreign language
parts of a screenplay must have English translations.
• Feature-length narrative and documentary screenplay
must be between 45 to 160 pages
• Short narrative screenplay and documentary can be up
to 45 pages
• The front cover page of the screenplay must have all the
authors contact information.
• A one page outline or synopsis (Approximately 700
words) must be submitted along with the screenplay or
printed on the back cover of the screenplay like that of a
regular book cover.
• The primary representative of an invited project must be
in attendance during the closing ceremony of the Boston
International Film Festival event, on June 13, 2007. For
projects with directors attached, the primary
representative is the screenwriter(s), although potential
co-producers are encouraged to attend as well.
• Multiple entries are accepted, but each entry must be
accompanied by an entry form and fee.
• Screenplays must be registered with the WGA or
copyright office
(see www.wga.org
or www.copyright.gov/register/performing.html).
NOTIFICATION
All applicants will be notified, by phone or email by May
15, 2007. They are welcome to attend the festival where
the winners will be announced.
JUDGING
Judging will be performed by several committees in 4
stages by industry professionals.
1- Evaluation of the script potential (Concept, story line,
artistic and historical value, Impact, interest)
2- Evaluation of the screenplay physical transformation to
a media format. (Script timing, locations, props, stunt,
special effects, talents and legal rights licenses)
3- Approximate Budget requirements. (Above the line,
below the line, post production, distribution)
4- Screenplay Selections (The number of selected projects
will be base on production requirements and the capacity
of production under available fund.)
A final selection committee will evaluate all applications
and choose the participating projects. Selected projects
(approximately 4) will be announced at the closing
ceremony of the 2007 Boston International film festival on
Wednesday, June 13, 2007. We anticipate a cash feature
for production to go along with the awards.
ENTRY FEE
$75.00 Feature-length narrative and documentary
screenplay. 45 to 160 pages
$55.00 Short narrative and documentary screenplay. up
to 45 pages
APPLICATION MATERIALS
All required materials must be included with the
application, and cannot be returned. Screenplays must be
double-sided, printed. All written materials should be
typed in 10pt font or larger. With the exception of the
screenplay or proposal, all pages submitted should have
the project title printed at the top.
o Completed and signed ENTRY FORM
o completed screenplay
o Synopsis (approx. 700 words)
o Screenwriter’s statement (approx. 200 words)
o Bio (headshot; optional) of screenwriter
o Signed Release Form
o Entry Fee
MISSION
BIFF Screenplay to Production Contest
(BIFF SPC) offers an opportunity for under-represented
screenwriters and filmmakers to produce a film entirely
from Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production
to a completed finished project on High Definition Format
only. Selected Projects may be produced anywhere in the
United States.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
BIFF SPC seeks feature-length narrative, short narrative
and documentary film screenplays currently seeking
funding for production and with a U.S.-based screenwriter
(s). Screenplays that do not have any director or producer
attached are welcome. However, if screenwriter is a
director or Producer it is also eligible to participate as co-
director or co-Producer. BIFF SPC staff will later on
determine if the screenwriter can be the sole director for
the project. BIFF SPC staff will assign a Producer for all
accepted project to ensure smooth production
achievement within the available budget and timing.
The foremost constituent of the BIFF SPC is a series of
productions projects to get into pre-production and
production between Summer and Fall of 2007 and edited
by the end of winter season in 2008.
Budget range for each project will be under $500.000.00.
However, applicants who can secure a percentage of the
budget are welcome to apply. Therefore, if their projects
are selected the budget may go over the estimated set
up range.
We strongly encourage applicants to read the complete
BIFF SPC overview Rules & Regulations before applying.
To Download the BIFF SPC entry form click here for a
hard copy of the application.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All Screenplay entries must be postmarked by March 31,
2007.
REQUIREMENTS
• Screenplays and documentary proposals must not have
been produced already. BIFF SPC seeks new work from
screenwriters who never had prior exposure with the
screenplay submitted or documentary proposal within the
film industry. Screenplays must be the original work of the
author.
• Applicants must be residents of the United States or
Puerto Rico.
• BIFF SPC is open to everyone: unknown, established
and emerging filmmakers. All screenwriters are eligible
regardless of professional status.
• Submitted screenplays must be in standard industry
format and must be written in English. Foreign language
parts of a screenplay must have English translations.
• Feature-length narrative and documentary screenplay
must be between 45 to 160 pages
• Short narrative screenplay and documentary can be up
to 45 pages
• The front cover page of the screenplay must have all the
authors contact information.
• A one page outline or synopsis (Approximately 700
words) must be submitted along with the screenplay or
printed on the back cover of the screenplay like that of a
regular book cover.
• The primary representative of an invited project must be
in attendance during the closing ceremony of the Boston
International Film Festival event, on June 13, 2007. For
projects with directors attached, the primary
representative is the screenwriter(s), although potential
co-producers are encouraged to attend as well.
• Multiple entries are accepted, but each entry must be
accompanied by an entry form and fee.
• Screenplays must be registered with the WGA or
copyright office
(see www.wga.org
or www.copyright.gov/register/performing.html).
NOTIFICATION
All applicants will be notified, by phone or email by May
15, 2007. They are welcome to attend the festival where
the winners will be announced.
JUDGING
Judging will be performed by several committees in 4
stages by industry professionals.
1- Evaluation of the script potential (Concept, story line,
artistic and historical value, Impact, interest)
2- Evaluation of the screenplay physical transformation to
a media format. (Script timing, locations, props, stunt,
special effects, talents and legal rights licenses)
3- Approximate Budget requirements. (Above the line,
below the line, post production, distribution)
4- Screenplay Selections (The number of selected projects
will be base on production requirements and the capacity
of production under available fund.)
A final selection committee will evaluate all applications
and choose the participating projects. Selected projects
(approximately 4) will be announced at the closing
ceremony of the 2007 Boston International film festival on
Wednesday, June 13, 2007. We anticipate a cash feature
for production to go along with the awards.
ENTRY FEE
$75.00 Feature-length narrative and documentary
screenplay. 45 to 160 pages
$55.00 Short narrative and documentary screenplay. up
to 45 pages
APPLICATION MATERIALS
All required materials must be included with the
application, and cannot be returned. Screenplays must be
double-sided, printed. All written materials should be
typed in 10pt font or larger. With the exception of the
screenplay or proposal, all pages submitted should have
the project title printed at the top.
o Completed and signed ENTRY FORM
o completed screenplay
o Synopsis (approx. 700 words)
o Screenwriter’s statement (approx. 200 words)
o Bio (headshot; optional) of screenwriter
o Signed Release Form
o Entry Fee
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BIFF SPC Films Completion
The Boston International Film Festival’s is pleased to announce the completion of the
productions films that won our first Screenplay to Production Contest. The films in
production are “December 31” by Julia Liberman, “Life” by George Andrade and “Evil
Heart” by Mike Gerrard Co-produced by Bway 7 Productions. Although we had a
difficult task to accomplish, it has turn out to be a dream comes true for our winning
contestants, a task that stimulated pride in the BIFF SPC team of people.
We had planned to work on the production from July 1, to December 31, 2006 and
planned to edit there after until April 15, 2007. We also would like to thank the
productions teams, cast and crew for their hard work. Especially some of the
producers Wan-ju Liao, Jean Desire, Julia Liberman, Patrick Jerome, Mike Gerrard
and Miguel Lopes who put their heart, skill and knowledge to successfully complete
this task. We also would like to thank our generous sponsors who help us transform
the winning scripts into movies.
We are glad to provide a platform where screenwriters can achieve their dreams of
seeing their work reaching production. We wish good luck to the winning writers and
to thank them for participating in this exciting program. We are now editing, and
looking forward to putting together a media kit for these productions making them
ready for distributions and exhibition by the end of April 2007. We hope to see you at
the premiere of the upcoming Boston International Film Festival in June 2007.
The Boston International Film Festival’s is pleased to announce the completion of the
productions films that won our first Screenplay to Production Contest. The films in
production are “December 31” by Julia Liberman, “Life” by George Andrade and “Evil
Heart” by Mike Gerrard Co-produced by Bway 7 Productions. Although we had a
difficult task to accomplish, it has turn out to be a dream comes true for our winning
contestants, a task that stimulated pride in the BIFF SPC team of people.
We had planned to work on the production from July 1, to December 31, 2006 and
planned to edit there after until April 15, 2007. We also would like to thank the
productions teams, cast and crew for their hard work. Especially some of the
producers Wan-ju Liao, Jean Desire, Julia Liberman, Patrick Jerome, Mike Gerrard
and Miguel Lopes who put their heart, skill and knowledge to successfully complete
this task. We also would like to thank our generous sponsors who help us transform
the winning scripts into movies.
We are glad to provide a platform where screenwriters can achieve their dreams of
seeing their work reaching production. We wish good luck to the winning writers and
to thank them for participating in this exciting program. We are now editing, and
looking forward to putting together a media kit for these productions making them
ready for distributions and exhibition by the end of April 2007. We hope to see you at
the premiere of the upcoming Boston International Film Festival in June 2007.
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