Call for Projects – QCinema Project Market 2024
The QCINEMA PROJECT MARKET (QPM) is the official industry initiative of the QCinema International Film Festival that provides a valuable platform for filmmakers and producers to connect, secure funding, expand their networks, gain exposure, develop their skills, and contribute to the growth of the international film industry.
It aims to enrich the festival experience, support the creation of innovative and globally relevant films, and contribute to the growth and development of the regional film industry.
OVERVIEW
QPM features a curated selection of projects in advanced development, particularly Filipino and Southeast Asian feature film projects seeking international partners.
It serves as a creative hub for the region where filmmakers and producers can pitch their projects to international investors, production companies, distributors, sales agents, and other industry professionals.
It hosts one-on-one meetings, project presentations, and networking events to facilitate connections and collaborations. QPM also awards film projects with monetary production support and co-production grants.
QPM 2024 will take place this November 8-10, 2024 during the 12th QCinema International Film Festival in Quezon City, Philippines.
APPLICATION DATE FOR PROJECTS
June 1 – June 30, 2024
EVENT DATE
November 8 – 10, 2024
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
- The project must be a Filipino or Southeast Asian feature-length fiction film project (in the advanced stage of development).
- Projects seeing completion before QCinema Project Market 2024 are ineligible for consideration.
- The project must already have at least a first draft of the full script.
- The project must not be fully financed yet.
- The project must have an attached director and producer.
- The project’s director must have directed at least one short or feature film.
- The project’s producer must have produced at least one feature film.
- The project must have fully complied with all QPM documentary requirements.
ONLINE SUBMISSION
Fill out the QPM 2024 application form in English.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Logline
(Maximum of 3 sentences.) - Synopsis
(Up to 400 words.) - Director’s Statement
(Up to 300 words.) - Producer’s Statement
(Up to 400 words.) - Production Schedule
This may be presented through production stages (development, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution).
Feel free to modify the schedule in detail according to your project situation. - Director’s Profile
- Producer and Production Company’s Profiles
- Treatment
(In 5 to 8 pages. It should be a summary of the script.) - Financial Plan
- Production Cost / Budget Breakdown
- Sample reel
(Provide only if available.)
BENEFITS OF THE SELECTED PROJECTS
- Representatives (a director & a producer) of the project will be officially invited to the QCinema Project Market. Round-trip flights and hotel accommodations will be arranged for them.
- Selected projects will be provided one-on-one meetings with film industry professionals and decision-makers.
- Selected projects will automatically be nominated for QPM awards.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE SELECTED PROJECTS
- Both the producer and director must attend the QCinema Project Market 2024. Project representatives are obliged to attend business meetings arranged by QPM.
- Once a project wins any of the QPM awards, the project will be required to include the logos of the Quezon City Film Commission (QCFC), QCinema International Film Festival, and QCinema Project Market in the opening credits.
- Projects awarded with co-production grants must have their Philippine premiere at the QCinema International Film Festival.
- Selected Southeast Asian projects must also onboard a Filipino co-producer upon receipt of the grant.
- All selected projects should continue to share their project status with QPM after the participation.
ADVISORIES
- QPM will exclusively communicate all notifications to you through email. To ensure uninterrupted communication, kindly provide a valid and active email address. Please promptly notify us of any changes to your contact email.
- Upon successful submission of your online application, you will receive a confirmation email from QPM.
- While applicants are permitted to submit multiple projects, QPM will only select one project per director, producer, or production company.
- Applications deemed incomplete, failing to meet eligibility requirements, or not adhering to stated guidelines may be disqualified without prior notification.
- QPM maintains a policy of not disclosing or publishing comments or opinions on individual applications.
- Projects shortlisted for further consideration may be required to submit supplementary materials requested by QPM, especially if the initial application is deemed non-compliant.
- To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted before the designated deadline. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Kindly access the QPM 2024 Submission Guidelines here.
CONTACT
Secretariat, QCinema Project Market
[email protected]
