Atlantic Film Festival

Inspired Script Program Overview

An Inspired Script jury will select four feature film outlines that will be developed into rough first drafts through three intensive weekend sessions under the guidance of Noel Baker, one of Canada’s top story editors. The writers will also have the chance to work with Jan Miller to hone their pitching technique by participating in an abridged version of her renowned Pitcher Perfect workshop. All writers will take part in Inspired Script industry events at the 30th Atlantic Film Festival including the Inspired Script Pitch Event presented by Telefilm Canada where the writers will pitch their feature film idea to a room of industry professionals with the aim of attaching a producer or director to the projects. The presenting sponsor and mentors will then decide on the presentation of the $10,000 Astral Media Harold Greenberg Development Fund.

Last year the prize was awarded to two finalists, Cory Bowles and Jeremy Hull! The chosen project(s) will then receive a live, full read-through with local actors at the Script Out Loud event in 2011.

Call for Applications Now Open

Deadline to Apply: 5pm (AST), March 8th, 2010

We are now accepting applications for this year's Inspired Script Program. Please read over the program rules and regulations listed below and note the important dates. Successful applicants MUST be available for all three weekend workshops and any other related events at the 30th Atlantic Film Fesitval in September.

Please download and read the Rules & Regulations before completing your application

Imporant Dates

Application Deadline EXTENDED: March 8th March 22, 2010 at 5PM
April 23 to 25, 2010: Workshop #1
June 11 to 13, 2010: Workshop #2
August 6 to 8, 2010: Workshop #3
September 16 to 25: 30th Atlantic Film Festival

Click Here to Download the Application Form and Criteria