DFI’s First Cut Lab opens applications for editing assistance
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Doha, Qatar: Applications are now being accepted for the Doha Film Institute s (DFI) First Cut Lab, an online event aimed at aiding three feature film...
Doha, Qatar: Applications are now being accepted for the Doha Film Institute’s (DFI) First Cut Lab, an online event aimed at aiding three feature films (fiction/documentary) from Qatar or the MENA region, along with one short film from Qatar, during the editing phase. The deadline for applications is on April 20.
The initiative, outlined on DFI’s website, “is to foster the artistic potential of the selected rough cuts and, at the same time, to increase the sales, festival, and circulation potential of the completed films.”
Selected producer/director/editor teams will present their full rough cuts and receive expert feedback from three international film advisors, including creative producers, festival programmers, and sales agents.
Additionally, tailored advice from a consultant editor will be provided.
Each project will be assigned an editor mentor and industry advisors based on specific needs. Participants will engage in one-to-one meetings and group discussions via video-conferencing platforms.