THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 MEETMARKET AT SHEFFIELD DOC/FEST IS NOW OPEN AT

MeetMarket is Doc/Fest’s pitching initiative offering matchmade meetings between the world’s best documentary and digital creators and the top funders and mentors who can support them.  It is your opportunity for pitching new documentary, factual and cross-platform projects to over 200 decision makers, buyers, funders and mentors in one of the world’s top factual media marketplaces.

For MeetMarket 2012, approximately 65 projects will be selected to pitch over two days, and each can expect 15-20 meetings with key funders and decision-makers match-made and scheduled based on their requests and needs. MeetMarket 2011 generated millions of pounds in deals done and in negotiation, with the matchmaking personalised format meaning you can discuss your project creatively in detail.

If you’re selected you are offered the opportunity to request meetings with, and pitch to, a high number of decision makers – last year 217 in total, including most major international broadcasters and funders, covering creative documentary, science, history, arts, theatrical, online and broadcast distribution, sales agents, interactive media, and more beyond. To see the full list of who attended in 2011 click here. (NB: this list will be updated with the 2012 decision makers very soon.)

More information: http://sheffdocfest.com