Synopsis:

Open to first-time feature filmmakers from Southeast Asia, the six-day Southeast Asian Film Lab explores Southeast Asian stories for development into feature length screenplays. It includes masterclasses, networking opportunities, individual consultations, and an industry pitch for the most promising project prize that will be awarded at the Silver Screen Awards.

Veteran producer and transmedia filmmaker, Michel Reilhac, will take on the role as Head Mentor for the 2019 Southeast Asian Film Lab, bringing his experience as Head of Studies at the Venice Biennale College and former Executive Director of Arte France Cinema. He will work alongside two Lab Mentors - Hong Kong film producer, Teresa Kwong and Thai film editor, Lee Chatametikool.

Past mentors include international producer Terence Chang, Philip Lee, Anurag Kashyap, Anocha Suwichakornpong and Mouly Surya. Southeast Asian Film Lab projects have gone on to thrive in other prestigious workshops and markets, such as SEAFIC, TorinoFilmLab, Cannes L'Atelier and the Asian Project Market.

The SGIFF Film Academy (SFA) is the region's first holistic training initiative to support Southeast Asian film talents and nurture film appreciation among the audience. A launch pad for mentorship, exchange of ideas and strengthening film literary, the developmental programmes - Southeast Asian Producers Network, Southeast Asian Film Lab, Youth Jury & Critics Programme, SGIFF Film Fund, New Waves, Film Immersion Programme for Schools and Film Navigation Programme - aim to enhance the capabilities of the regional film scene collectively.

All entries must be submitted by 19 August 2019, 6pm (GMT+8).

Please refer to our Submissions Guidelines for details: https://sgiff.com/seafl/