Rodrigo Abascal
Dutch Scriptwriters Wanted, Submissions Deadline
The third Mexican film festival Cinemaztlán in Amsterdam 2009 is pleased to invite Dutch screenwriters to participate in its open call for the first short film script-production contest.
The contest has the aim of stimulating co-production between Mexico and the Netherlands, to create a vehicle for intercultural dialogue and reflect on their cultural relations.
For this reason, the script should be based on: a Mexican story, myth or legend and its transformation in the 21 st century, or a relevant intercultural theme between Mexico and the Netherlands that finds correspondences or parallels.
Scripts can be written in English or Dutch for films with a maximum length of 10 min. Complete submissions must be sent to [email protected] before 30 May 2009.
AWARD
Dutch participants will make the chance to win:
1) A script development coaching courtesy of the Binger Filmlab in October 2009 to develop the winning project.
2) A round trip to Mexico to participate in a creative process with an awarded Mexican director. Accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by Cinemaztlán.
3) The production of your short film by Mexican and a Dutch production houses.
4) The première screening of your short film at a Cinemaztlán special presentation in 2010.
5) The promotion of your short film in the international distribution circuit by the partners of the festival.
Cinemaztlán is proud to work with Pimienta Films in Mexico and Revolver Media Productions in the Netherlands for the production of the short film in competition.
Check the complete Netherland-Mexico calendar, the submission forms and the terms and conditions at
www.cinemaztlan.net
There you will also find sites of interest on Mexico’s rich traditions, myths and legends that can guide your intercultural quest.
For more information and/or questions regarding the competition please contact: [email protected]
NL
Low budget
