MFI Script Workshops can accommodate up to 28 participants per year (20 with projects and 8 as observers). The program is addressed to professionals as well as emerging European screenwriters or writer/directors with a feature film script in development. Others, such as screenwriting teachers, dramaturgists, readers, script editors, development executives, producers (etc), may also apply to participate as observers.

Although MFI emphasizes participation from Southern Europe countries, the program is open to applicants from all the countries of the European Union and countries participating in the Media Programme.

Language: English is the working language in all workshops

Selection Criteria
Participants are selected on the basis of the quality and originality of their story material, promise and viability of their project. Applicants must have previous writing experience, must demonstrate screenwriting talent, and, preferably, submit a project that’s on a production track. In short, creative quality, track record and the project’s production potential are the principal selection criteria.

In addition, the program seeks and is partially open to new, emerging screenwriters who show a strong creative potential. Therefore, beginning writers are also encouraged to apply.

Finally, an important selection criterion (a requirement in fact) is the applicant’s commitment to participate in all the phases of the program, and his/her willingness to attend and be engaged in all the scheduled training activities according to the program guidelines.

Selection procedures
Pre-selection is based on evaluation reports by MFI’s panel of script advisors. The final selection is made by MFI. All candidates will be informed of the final results at least a month prior to the first workshop.

Participation costs
Tuition fees: 1000 Euro for the participants with a project and 500 Euro for the observers.
The program covers accommodation and board for one principal participant per project and for observers (for all workshops).
For each additional person attached to a project - such as co-writer, script consultant, director, or producer - wishing to attend, a fee of 80 Euro per day is required (covering accommodation, board and tuition).
Participants organize and pay for their travel.

Application fees
A 50 Euro application fee is required of all applicants (applications will be considered and processed only on receipt of the fee).

Conditions of participation
- Participants must, in principle, accept and follow the program’s general guidelines.
- Participants must agree to take part in all training activities. This includes the reading and discussion of the other scripts (and rewrites) participating in the same working group.
- Participants must cooperate with MFI at all stages of the program and be ready to submit, when requested, any written material such as MFI and MEDIA Programme questionnaires, progress and evaluation reports.
Note: Failure to comply with the conditions above may result the termination
of a participant’s association with the Program. MFI reserves the right to
review participation at anytime.
- The credit “Developed through MFI SCRIPT WORKSHOPS, a training initiative of the MEDIA PROGRAMME of the European Union” must be mentioned on all future versions of the developed script and on any film made from this script.
- One copy of the final script draft has to be sent to MFI.
- When a film is made from a script developed in the program at least one video copy of this film must be sent to MFI.

Application and supporting material
In addition to the application form, all applicants must submit the following supporting documents (in triplicate, loose-leaf, and in English) :
- A synopsis of no more than 2 pages
- An extensive outline, or script treatment (10-15 pages). A first draft could be
sent as well (if it exists and is already available in English) accompanied with a 10-15 page treatment – see instructions in the application form
- Curriculum vitae of the participant with full contact information, previous professional experience and credits
- A letter of intent that includes :
• a brief analysis of the project’s story, theme and characters
• description of the project’s current development state
• motives for joining this program, needs and expectations
- Confirmed receipt of bank transfer of the 50 Euro application fee to: MESOGEIAKO INSTITOUTO KINIMATOGRAFOU (MEDITERRANEAN FILM INSTITUTE), IBAN: GR12 0140 1010 1010 0210 1810 943, ALPHA CREDIT BANK (Stadiou Street 40, Athens 10252, Greece), branch code: 101

optional accompanying material:
- letters of support (from producers and/or other professionals)
- if available, video copy (VHS or DVD Pal) of relevant previous film work


APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 10, 2005

Please return your application form to the MFI (by mail, fax or e-mail / all supporting material should be sent by mail):

Mediterranean Film Institute
P.O. Box 13759, Athens 10310, Greece

Tel/Fax: +30 210 645 7223
e-mail: mfi-www@ath.forthnet.gr info@mfi.gr