Call for entries at Doc/Fest 2010

Doc/Fest offers an array of opportunities for aspiring documentary makers, here are some of them:

The Channel 4 First Cut Pitch - deadline Friday 24 September
For experienced APs - a 12 week placement to direct a film with a £50,000 budget for Channel 4’s new talent strand, ‘First Cut.’
www.sheffdocfest.com/view/channel4pitch

The WorldView Pitch – deadline Friday 1 October
Pitch us an idea about the developing world and you could secure a deal £10k!www.sheffdocfest.com/view/worldview

The Current TV Series Pitch – deadline Friday 1 October
Pitch us a series and you could secure a £2.5k development deal!www.sheffdocfest.com/view/pitchcurrent

Wellcome Trust Pitch – deadline Monday 4 October
Pitch your idea for a documentary exploring themes surrounding biology and medicine and win £10k with The Wellcome Trust Broadcast Development Award.
www.sheffdocfest.com/view/wellcometrustpitch  

Digital Revolutions, presented by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT – deadline Friday 15 October
Make a short film about “How Technology Changed My Life” and win up to £10K! www.sheffdocfest.com/view/digitalrevolutions

Doc/Fest 2010 will take place from 3-7 November, delegate passes are now on sale.
www.sheffdocfest.com