Magic Light Pictures are delivering this five month scheme to provide up and coming film producers with insight into the working operations and business realities of the film market. By gaining a greater understanding of commercial processes, they will develop the business acumen and market understanding to initiate, finance and sell successful British films.

Through placements, starting in April 2010, producers gain an appreciation of how production companies, film financiers, film lawyers, international sales companies, local distributors and local exhibitors work; and how the sectors interact. Producers will further consider issues relating to company growth; how new technologies are changing the industry; how project development can be influenced by market understanding; and the wider issues of film policy.

A series of evening master-classes and workshops with key industry figures will complement the placements, allowing the producers access to the knowledge and experience of individuals from all areas of the film industry.

Magic Light intend to place the successful producers with international sales agents and attend the Cannes International Film Festival 2010 and producers would need to be prepared to work away from home from Monday 10th May to Friday 21st May.

All applicants must be able to fulfil at least one of the following three criteria to be eligible to apply:

1. Experience in a significant role on the production side of feature film production for at least two years;
2. Experience in a significant role on the production side of documentary or television drama production for at least two years;
3. Experience in a significant role in a film related business or film related professional career for at least two years.

If you would like to find out more about this scheme, eligibility and how to apply, please visit: Magic Light Producer Placement Programme

Deadline for applications is midday, Friday 19 February 2010.

The Programme is funded by the Skillset Film Skills Fund as part of ‘A Bigger Future' - the UK's Film Skills Strategy.