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NOWADAYS, being able to deliver a PITCHDECK or DOSSIER is one of the compulsory steps of the development of a project.
Knowing how to design a pitchdeck enables you to optimise your communication with any person, company or institution to whom you send your project in order to secure partners and funding.
However, many (young) professionals still wonder about the content of the pitchdeck and the best way of putting together the elements to be provided.
The aim of this masterclass is to explain, supported by examples, what is expected by professionals
– What are the crucial elements to be included
– What you need to do to stand out from the crowd and pique the interest
– What is important to avoid
– And how a pitch deck needs to evolve with each different stage of project development.
We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive Masterclass with Isabelle Fauvel, a leading expert in the film industry, renowned for her expertise in script development and project pitching. This is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business and elevate your filmmaking journey.
Masterclass Details:
- Topic: The Film Dossier – How to Present Your Film Project
- Date: Friday – January 24, 2025
- Time: (CET) 16:00
- Duration: 1 Hour + 30 Minute Q&A Session
- Format: Online via Google Meet
Why Learn from Isabelle Fauvel?
Isabelle Fauvel is the founder of Initiative Film, the first company dedicated solely to film development, with over 30 years of experience collaborating with writers, directors, and producers.
Her expertise includes:
- Talent and story scouting.
- Book adaptations for film.
- Script consultancy and project advising.
She has mentored at the Toronto International Film Festival, Thessaloniki Crossroads Forum, and the Sofia Meetings, and regularly collaborates with institutions like FAMU (Prague) and KASK (Ghent), she has also been a collaboration partner for events like Shoot the Book at the Festival de Cannes. Isabelle has worked with prestigious training programs like ACE Producers, MFI, and Torino Film Lab.
This Masterclass is your chance to gain insight from a mentor whose expertise has shaped projects at the highest levels of the film industry.
What You’ll Gain
- Valuable insights into creating a compelling Film Dossier
- A chance to ask your burning questions during a live Q&A with Isabelle Fauvel.
Pricing:
- Standard fee: €280
- Early Bird – Until 31 December : €200
- Alumni of Linz ISFF & Talent Academy: 30% discount
- Student Price: 20% discount
If you encounter any issues with registration or payment, please send us an email, and we will find a solution together. Talent@linzisff.com
Places are limited to ensure a focused and high-quality experience. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and network with other passionate filmmakers.
Isabelle Fauvel’s Biography
After working as a producer with a focus on international co-productions, Isabelle Fauvel founded Initiative Film in 1993 : the very first company exclusively dedicated to film development. Since then, she has been the privileged partner and advisor of writers, directors and producers for all matters regarding project and talent development.
Over the past 32 years, Isabelle has consistently widened the spectrum of her activities, spanning scriptwriting consultancies, talent scouting, book scouting, story editing, trainings and workshops… accompanying talents and producers, and offering them insightful advising during the whole project incubation period.
As part of her expertise, Isabelle regularly holds talks and masterclasses during co-production markets, with more than 20 events to this day, including new collaborations in 2024 with the recently created Tamayouz Ateliers Pro workshop (Morocco), and the Linz ISFF Talent academy (Austria). She is also a speaker at international universities and film schools, a tutor for Torino Film Lab, an expert for Mediterranean Film Institute, ACE Producers and for a large number of programmes, also creating bespoke training programmes on demand. Besides film events, she also ventures into publishing events.
As a talent scout and consultant, Isabelle has contributed to the successful completion of several feature films selected for prestigious festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlinale and Toronto International Film Festival and won (inter)national prizes like the Jury Prize and Caméra d’or award in Cannes, and even an Oscar for Best Foreign Film.
Based in Paris, Initiative Film collaborates with societies all across the world.
