Photos from the Labs
Testimonials
“IFP was one of the first organizations to believe in Pariah, and us as filmmakers. Throughout the four years since we first began working together, IFP has been a constant champion, opening doors and giving council as we labored to get this film made… The Labs were incredibly helpful because it connected us with creative mentors and helped us to make the best film possible and plan for the marketing and distribution of our first feature film. The year of mentorship, case studies, workshops, and strategy that we studied proved invaluable.” – Dee Rees, writer/director, Pariah (Sundance 2011; Focus Features)
“Through the Narrative Lab, IFP was investing its brains and heart in my film. I was no longer alone. I had found community and guidance all at once.” –Tim Sutton, director, Pavilion (SXSW 2012; Factory 25)
“For the entire production team, unanimously, the IFP Narrative Lab in June was a truly transformative five days. In that week and the few months since, the film has grown more than it did in the 10 months that preceded it. It was simply invaluable for the film and for us as filmmakers.” Hide Your Smiling Faces producing team (Berlin 2013)
“As a first-time filmmaker, making my documentary has been an isolating process and it was wonderful to be surrounded by a community of filmmakers and experts as obsessed with their work as I am with mine… I’m so thankful to IFP for believing in my film and offering the push I need on the steep climb to completion.” –Laura Checkoway, director, Lucky
“The resources the IFP Labs brought together and the level of commitment and qualification from everyone involved – from fellow filmmakers to IFP staff – is extremely inspiring. The Lab provides knowledge that is very hard to access outside of the industry and that is tremendously valuable to independent filmmakers. At a point in the filmmaking process where you are nearing the end of the edit and not sure which steps to take next, having a program like this available is priceless.” –Anna Hudak, director/producer, Where God Likes To Be
Press Releases
IFP Announces Documentary Line-up for its Annual Independent Filmmaker Labs
IFP Announces Narrative Line-Up for it’s Annual Independent Filmmaker Labs
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