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Meet                  Mentors

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We are selecting two cohorts for this edition: Fiction and Documentary.

Each cohort will undergo a structured mentorship path tailored to their project's needs:

 

Fiction Track:   Script Development • Directing • Producing • PR & Publicity​

Documentary Track:   Storytelling • Directing • Producing • Impact Producing

Our mentors will provide a comprehensive support system through:

  • Group Masterclasses: Deep dives into storytelling, funding, and industry navigation.

  • 1-to-1 Individual Sessions: Tailored feedback to refine each filmmaker’s unique artistic vision and pitch strategy.

4-month programme also includes additional sessions & industry events.

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FICTION MENTORS:

Peter Straughan

FICTION SCREENWRITING MENTOR

Academy Award-winning screenwriter

Revealing soon

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Louisa Connolly-Burnham

FICTION DIRECTING MENTOR

Oscar · BAFTA · BIFA longlisted director

Revealing soon

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Mia Farrell

FICTION PUBLICITY MENTOR

Former Paramount Pictures · BFI · Sundance

DOCUMENTARY MENTORS:

Alessio Schiazza

DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING MENTOR

Human rights & social justice documentary filmmaker

Emma Whitlock

DOCUMENTARY EXECUTIVE PRODUCING MENTOR

Award-winning Executive Producer with 30+ years in TV

Katrina Lehismäe

DOCUMENTARY FILM DIRECTING MENTOR

Amnesty International Human Rights Award-winning director

Rachael Chadwick

DOCUMENTARY IMPACT PRODUCING MENTOR

Campaigns for Oscar & BAFTA-recognised films

Sasha Kosminsky

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCING MENTOR

Award-winning producer for Netflix, BBC & Sky Docs

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ADDITIONAL SESSIONS & INDUSTRY EVENTS

Funding & Finance Session: A deep dive into key industry related British public funds.

 

Post-Production Visit to OnSight: An exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to OnSight Studios in London to explore picture finishing, audio design, and delivery workflows.

 

Commissioners Meeting: An intimate Q&A session with commissioning editors to understand current market demands.

 

Pitching Workshop by MySmash Media: An interactive masterclass followed by tailored pitch preparation for the final London showcase.

 

Live Pitch Event: A headline showcase in London where participants pitch their projects directly to invited industry audience with a chance to win in-kind support prizes from our partners.

 

Post-Programme Networking: An ongoing community initiative to foster long-term industry connections and support alumni beyond the programme.

Our 2nd Edition is open for submissions. 

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WITH GRATITUDE TO OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

with support from the BFI Inclusion Team

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