Emerging Narrative Submission Procedures and Regulations
Emerging Narrative is a talent pool which identifies up-and-coming U.S. writers and writer/directors. It is the section which focuses on the discovery of new projects in development and new voices on the independent scene. Projects are selected on artistic merit and the potential of the project to benefit from the Emerging Narrative program.
Emerging Narrative is for:
* Writers & Writer/Directors with new, feature screenplays completed after September 2011
* U.S. filmmakers only (‘U.S. filmmakers’ means: U.S.-born, or any filmmaker living and able to work in the U.S.).
* Submitted screenplays must be in English
Priority is given to material with little to no prior industry exposure (contests, competitions, festivals or script programs, or been circulated amongst the traditional agent/development pools).
Application Guidelines
It is strongly advised that you first review the application form and prepare your materials, as many fields have word count limits. Prepare materials in a separate text document, then come back to complete your application. All projects must be submitted via online application. Applications must be complete and all pertinent materials and fees must be received by the IFP for your submission to be considered. A complete application includes:
* Online Submission Form
* Paid application & membership fee
* Complete script submitted as a .pdf through the online application
* Writers Guild or Copyright Office registration form (all US projects) sent by email to filmmakerreg@ifp.org
When applying, if you have problems with the application, contact the Filmmaker Registration Coordinator: FilmmakerReg@ifp.org or call 212-465-8200 x217
Screenplay
IFP is only accepting screenplays in PDF format. PDFs of scripts must be submitted through our secure online application. No hard copies are permitted. Your files must be uploaded at the bottom of the online application by clicking “Upload Your Screenplay,” at the time you complete your online application. Your document must use commonly accepted screenplay format margins and layouts. Your PDF file MUST be named your script name (FilmTitle.pdf). Your file name should exclude spaces, underscores or punctuation marks, and must contain the extension .pdf. In addition to your online application, you must send a PDF of your either your Writers Guild of America (WGA) or Copyright Office Registration to FilmmakerReg@ifp.org Do not send screenplays to this address, they will only be accepted through the online application form. As receipt of a Writers Guild Registration takes about 2 weeks – you may first submit your script and then send your registration once it arrives.
Confidentiality
Emerging Narrative script submissions are evaluated only by the Emerging Narrative Programming Committee. Scripts are not made available to anyone outside the Independent Film Week Committees. Independent Film Week is attended by numerous members of the press but is not open to film/television critics for review purposes. Scripts are not available for review. Scripts not accepted for the Independent Film Week will be destroyed.
Access to your Information
Information entered in the on-line application, including any project financials, will be printed in the Emerging Narrative Dossier, which is made available only to the attending industry interested in meeting with your project. Limited information on key creative team and project summaries will also be printed in the Independent Film Week Catalogue and on the Independent Film Week website. IFP will NOT make Financial/Development information available to the public. If your project is accepted into the Project Forum, you will have a limited opportunity to make changes before publication. IFP reserves the right to copy-edit synopses and biographical material where necessary.
Acknowledgement of Receipt
Shortly after submitting your online Application Form, you will receive an email notification acknowledging that your form and screenplay have been received.
Acceptance Notification
All submissions will be notified of acceptance or rejection by the end of July. Preliminary calls from the IFP concerning your entry do not indicate acceptance. If your project is accepted, you grant us permission to showcase your script at the Independent Film Week.
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