The BFI and Film4 have partnered on Future Takes, a new pilot short film fund. The open call is seeking applications for “ambitious and original” short-form work, awarding up to £90,000 each to up to seven projects. The deadline for applications is Monday, 13 February.
During the 60th April Mip TV market, which will take place in Cannes as per usual, the 25th Mipdoc will feature an International Buyers Screenings showcase, Canneseries documentary series selection, and a 2000 sqm producers’ hub dedicated solely to docs. The news was teased by Mip owner RX France at October’s Mipcom, as RX seeks to carve out Mip TV as a more business-focused event, and confirmed yesterday afternoon.