WorldView Pitch at Sheffield Doc/Fest - Calls for proposals - win up to £10,000

Can you make a short film that is memorable, imaginative and engages UK audiences with an innovative story about poverty in the developing world - a film like Havana Marking’s Afghan Star? Are you making films outside of broadcast and want the opportunity to make a ground-breaking film in the developing world? Are you at the beginning of your film making career and just itching to have the chance to produce and direct a longer form documentary?

WorldView Broadcast Media Scheme (formerly the CBA-DFID Broadcast Media Scheme) in partnership with DFG Day and the Community Channel is putting out a call for proposals from new and emerging filmmakers, including media students, for a short 8-10 minute film exploring the theme of poverty in the developing world.

Six new filmmakers will be chosen to pitch their ideas to an industry panel as part of a live pitch during DFG Day on Thurs 4th November at Sheffield/Doc Fest. The winner will be awarded £8,000-£10,000 to travel to the developing world and make their film, which when finished will be broadcast on the Community Channel. If you think you could find a story that gives a real insight to our understanding of poverty in the developing world then read more about how to submit your proposal here.

Deadline for entries - October 19th 2010