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Independence in 3 Minutes

DFG Films brings you INDEPENDENCE IN 3 MINUTES is a new and exciting initiative developing links between the UK and Indian documentary film industries. Indian filmmakers are invited to submit proposals for a 3 minute documentary on the theme of Indian independence. If selected they will receive support and advice in pitching and producing their short film which will go on to be broadcast both in India and in the UK.

To coincide with the 60th Anniversary of India’s Independence from the United Kingdom, INDEPENDENCE IN 3 MINUTES gives 8 Indian filmmakers the unique opportunity to pitch, produce and direct a 3 minute documentary film.

The directors of the best 16 proposals will be invited to Delhi to attend a formal proposal and pitching workshop where they will be taught by internationally recognised tutors in the art of pitching and proposal writing. All 16 will go on to pitch their ideas to a panel made up of commissioners from DFG and Channel 4 as well as experienced broadcast industry representatives. Eight films will be selected and they will go into production in November 2006. All eight films are to be broadcast on Indian television and Channel 4 UK will broadcast four of the films in early 2007 as part of a season of programmes celebrating the 60th anniversary of Indian Independence.

This international initiative is run by DFG Films in partnership with The Public Service Broadcasting Trust and is funded by Channel 4 UK, The British Council and the CBA-DFID Broadcast Media Scheme. The competition will run at the same time as the Open Frame Reality Film Festival and Documentary Business Skills forum in Delhi in September 2006.

Sally-Ann Wilson from CBA-DFID Broadcast Media Scheme says: 'Independence in 3 Minutes' is the first of what I hope will be many, new initiatives that will give UK audiences a fresh and original perspective on life in India. UK producers regularly produce films about India, where 'Independence in 3 Minutes' differs is that it offers an authentic perspective by creating a unique opportunity for Indian independent television producers the chance to bring their work and voices to UK TV screens.’

To find out more and download application guidelines and application form click here.

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Contact:

Name: Rosie Saunders
Email: rosie (at) dfgdocs (dot) com

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