Neo-South Independent Film Festival Program
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October
Rogue Film Business for Rebel Filmmakers
Objective: Provide filmmakers with innovative business strategies to navigate the independent film industry successfully.
Activities: A 2-day event includes Seminars, exhibitions, and film workshops with independent filmmakers from across Asia and Southeast Asia, presenting white papers or research.
January - March
Rogue Writer's Storytelling Lab
Objective: Enhance narrative skills by exploring innovative storytelling techniques and fostering creative collaboration among writers.
Activities: A 10-day intensive storytelling program where writers develop their stories into screenplays and design pitch decks.
June
Young Rebel Filmmakers Lab
Objective: Mentor young filmmakers, offering hands-on experience and guidance to develop their unique voices and storytelling skills.
Activities: A short film production workshop where participants learn to write their stories, design pitch decks, and produce their short films. Focuses on students in institutes, colleges, or universities.
October
NEO Talk's & Forum
Objective: Host insightful discussions with industry experts, providing filmmakers with valuable knowledge and inspiration to push creative boundaries.
Activities: A 1-day event on the festival day featuring local panels sharing their experiences and knowledge in indie filmmaking, similar to TED Talks. Selected panels from NEO Talks will engage in deeper discussions on given topics through NEO Forums.
March Onwards
Filmmaking Incubator Programme
Objective: Support emerging filmmakers through intensive workshops and mentorship, helping them develop and produce their projects from concept to completion.
Activities: Covers six filmmaking pillars—producing, directing, storytelling, camera & lighting, sound recording, and editing. Participants engage in two main activities: working on four short film projects and one final project, and coordinating involvement in an indie feature film project over 12 weeks.
Thru out the year
Filmmaking Accelerator Programme
Objective: Accelerate the growth of promising filmmakers by providing resources, networking opportunities, and industry exposure to bring their projects to fruition.
Activities: Offers thorough filmmaking consultation to filmmakers aiming to delve into the film business and start their productions. Designed to assist new talented filmmakers in making their first indie feature and consulting on business strategies and production objectives.