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A new initiative putting science in the spotlight at TIFF and equipping screen creators with industry connections and creative support to strengthen and highlight their feature-length or episodic projects about science and technology.
Funding for this programme provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation’s Public Understanding of Science and Technology program, which supports books, radio, film, television, theatre and new media to reach a wide, non-specialized audience and to bridge the two cultures of science and the humanities.
The Sloan Science and Technology Project Pitch is a new initiative providing four Canadian and international creators the opportunity to pitch their science and technology-related film or episodic project at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
Participants will deliver a maximum 15-minute presentation in front of a live audience of industry experts and decision makers. In addition to the non-competitive pitch event, each creator will be awarded $15,000 CAD to help further their project.
The Sloan Science and Technology Project Pitch focuses on science and technology-related narrative projects. Documentary projects are not eligible.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents:
The Sloan Science and Technology Writer Fellowship offers a project development grant and creative support ― including participation in TIFF Writers’ Studio in March ― for one early- to mid-career screenwriter whose feature film or episodic project explores science and technology.
The Sloan Science on Film Showcase will spotlight two science-forward feature films per year: one Official Selection title at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and one year-round programming title at TIFF Bell Lightbox. One screening of each film will include a discussion between a member of the film team and a scientific expert.
Stay tuned for more information on this initiative in upcoming TIFF announcements regarding both Festival and year-round programming.