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UK is a major international centre for the production and post-production of films, including for digital special effects. Cinema attendance has tripled over the last twenty years and is expected to reach £1 billion in 2008. The industry is also exploiting new sources of revenue. Rental and “sell-though” (purchase for home viewing) of films now generate more revenue than cinema exhibition. The total value of the UK home video market was £13.3 billion in 2004. The growth of multi-channel television has also created additional revenue streams.
YSE is an exciting opportunity to engage with young entrepreneurs, nurture them to become the next generation of leaders in the Indian film industry, support them in their promotion of the best in national creativity, and linking them with the UK at this key stage in their development.
In 2008 the following 10 countries are participating in the IYSE awards: China, India, Indonesia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, and Thailand
Who can apply:
Entrepreneurs between 25 and 35 years working in any of the following screen* sectors:
- Development, production, post-production
- Distribution and/or sales
- Exhibition – cinema/venue and/or festival/event programming and management
- Journalism (print and broadcast) and publishing
- Marketing, internet websites/ web networks, public and media relations
- Promotion, education and retail
- Artist management
- Consultants providing specialist services in any of the areas outlined
*In the term ‘Screen’ we include feature film, documentary, shorts, television production and animation.
We recognise that a finalist may be active as a filmmaker however his/her work as an artist should be secondary to their focus as an entrepreneur in the promotion of the film industry in their country. Artistic talent will not be factored into the judging procedure – finalists will be judged solely on the merit of their entrepreneurial abilities in the industry.
Closing date: Saturday 31 May 2008
Apply online. You may also download the application form.
You can forward your application form to:
Jily Joseph
British Council
Mittal Tower, C Wing, 2nd Floor
Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
Tel: +91 22 2279 0114
Or email it to yce.india@in.britishcouncil.org
India Finalist
- A selection committee creates a shortlist of contenders from the applications received.
- An established UK screen entrepreneur conducts an interactive session with the shortlisted contenders.
- A panel of high profile judges selects a finalist to travel to the UK to represent India and compete for the international award through an interview process.
- The India finalist gets an opportunity to travel to London, Cardiff and Bristol in October to meet leaders and innovators in the UK film and TV business.
- The programme will be tailored to the finalists’ interests, and include both a group itinerary for the finalists to get a shared overview of the best of the UK film scene and specific meetings to introduce finalists to UK contacts of particular interest to them for commercial or collaborative purposes. The tour will comprise visits, meetings, seminars, screenings and events. We anticipate it will also include a masterclass with an internationally renowned UK screen entrepreneur during which the finalists will be able to question them about the development of their career in the field.
International Young Screen Entrepreneur (IYSE)
- Participate in the IYSE award ceremony and film showcase. Each international finalist will be given the opportunity to promote a short example of film from their country to an invited audience, who will then vote for their favourite clip. The award ceremony will follow, where the international winner will be announced.
- In addition, work selected for the showcase will also be featured on the Creative Economy webpage for visitors to vote for their favourite.
- The jury will select the overall international winner of the award (International Young Creative Entrepreneur of the Year).
- The winner will receive a YCE bowl designed by acclaimed glass designers Gillies Jones Glass
- In addition to the award title, the winner receives a financial prize (£7,500) to be spent on a collaborative project with the British Council that builds the relationship between the winning country and the UK.
- Attend the Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival as industry delegates and take part in a variety of tailored events for screen professionals.
The Times BFI 52nd London Film Festival (13 - 30 October 2008)
London Film Festival is the most highly regarded and anticipated film event in Europe’s cultural calendar, which attracts leading international filmmakers, industry professionals and the media together with large public audiences to London for a two week showcase of the best contemporary cinema from around the world. The Festival is one of Europe’s largest non-competitive festivals. Alongside a public screening programme which presents 180 feature films and 130 short films each year, the Festival hosts panel discussions, masterclasses, screen talks and live events, as well as a comprehensive education programme and a slate of industry events and Specifically this will include attendance at screenings.
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