Apply now for support to attend WCSFP

08 September 2015 By Screen Australia

Screen Australia is again offering marketing support for producers to attend the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP), this year being hosted in Vienna, Austria from 1-4 December 2015.

An annual event for specialist factual programming producers, broadcasters and distributors, this year’s host broadcaster is ORF. More than 200 broadcast representatives are expected to attend. In addition to panels and networking events, WCSFP also programs several market events to assist with advancing projects and finding new production partners.

Already announced is a session about the multiple-platform viewing experience of NASA’s New Horizons fly-by of Pluto. Plus there is currently a call-out for breakthrough projects to be presented at the congress. More program and guest details will be announced in October.

Applicants wishing to advance their projects in development can apply to Screen Australia for up to $5,000 towards the cost of attending WCSFP. Selection is by a competitive assessment process. Producers must demonstrate the suitability of their slate for this event as well as articulate a specific marketing strategy for the congress, which will be considered alongside their credits and industry experience.

Please read the International Marketing Support guidelines outlining all eligibility criteria.

More information about the WCSFP is available on its website and Screen Australia’s market profile page.