International Pitching Forums
No Borders International Co-production market,
New York

United States of America

Introduction

No Borders International Co-Production Market is the oldest and most prominent co-production market in the US for narrative projects. The program is open to established American and international producers. All projects must have a minimum of 20 per cent financing in place. As these are co-financing meetings, only projects with experienced producers are accepted.

No Borders provides producers with the chance to secure financing for their feature projects through one‐on‐one meetings, informal roundtable discussions and networking events. Producers will be selected on the strength and artistic merit of their projects in advanced development.

The No Borders Partners

International producers can only apply through one of IFP’s No Borders Partners.  Screen Australia has recently partnered with IFP No Borders and is now inviting eligible Australian producers to submit an application to us. Up to three Australian projects will be selected for this prestigious market, which chooses only 40 projects annually from around the world.

Call for Applications to No Borders 2012

Australian producers with production‐ready projects are invited to apply to Screen Australia for IFP’s No Borders Co‐Production Market.

To apply, download and complete the application form and send with supporting materials to Screen Australia’s Marketing department by no later than 24 April 2012.

Screen Australia will shortlist projects before final consideration by the No Borders IFP Selection Team.

If you are selected – What to expect

Once selected, IFP provides producers with professional pitching and industry consultation prior to participation. Throughout Film Week, participants will take part in one-to-one meetings with top industry leaders including financiers, distributors, US and international sales agents, and top festival programmers.
In addition, all industry and filmmaker participants will have access to:

• Roundtable discussions, workshops and master classes with industry experts.
• Networking opportunities, including invitations to “Sneak Preview” Screenings
• Access to all Independent Filmmaker Forum programming, including workshops, case studies and conversations with cutting-edge leaders in independent film and media.
  

Emerging Narrative Filmmakers include:
Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman’s Howl, Sophie Barthes’ Cold Souls, Courtney Hunt’s Frozen River, Cherie Nowlan’s Introducing the Dwights, Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s Half Nelson, Joshua Marston’s Maria Full of Grace, Miranda July’s Me and You and Everyone We Know, Sam Garbarski’s Irena Palm and Eran Riklis’ Lemon Tree and The Syrian Bride.

Disclaimer

This information is to be used as a guide only and is of a general nature. Screen Australia has undertaken all reasonable measures to ensure its accuracy and specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly of the use and application of any of the contents. Exact submission requirements are stipulated in the festival's Rules and Regulations which are available on the festival website.