UPDATE: Our first 200 meeting slots have been booked. However, you can still sign up for the waitlist at the links below as we work to add additional appointment times.
Coming this spring, the Field of Vision team will again offer a virtual "office hours" service for the documentary community. As we’re in a moment of uncertainty, we want to make ourselves available to filmmakers in any way we can. We understand that the industry is experiencing a lot of upheaval, and that this is a particularly difficult time for freelancers and people working independently.
We will be allocating time every weekday to have video meetings and calls. We’ll be prioritizing filmmakers who’ve been affected by festival postponements and production changes, but will also be available to offer a range of mentorship and consultation around a variety of areas.
At Field of Vision we like filmmakers to lead and improve how we work. We were inspired by Jeanie Finlay, who has opened her time to mentoring after an upcoming film shoot had to be cancelled. Jeanie is working on a new film that we’re extremely honoured to be supporting.
We are a small team and will try our best to make ourselves available to as many filmmakers and producers as possible. If any other members of our community would also like to donate their time, we are happy to facilitate this as well, so please feel free to reach out to us.
The areas which we would like to offer consultation on are below:
- General mentorship
- Feedback on proposals and grant applications
- Project Development
- Online Distribution
- Digital Engagement
- Partnerships
- Pitch Training
- Editing
- Technology & Digital Security
- Distribution
- Editorial Feedback
- Festival Strategy
- Career Guidance
This is not just open to filmmakers wanting to submit work for us to review, or filmmakers we have worked with before. If you feel you would benefit from time with our team on any project you’re working on please feel free to reach out. There are more details on how to take part below.
HOW TO SIGN UP
Meetings
If you would like to have a virtual meeting about any of the above, please follow this link to book a time: https://bit.ly/waitlist-fov-virtual-consult
(We will also be adapting to demand, and will create a waitlist, and/or increase availability if needed.)
Submissions & Pitches
While we are still managing and prioritizing our regular submissions system, we would also like to make time for project and pitch meetings.
To sign up for a pitch meeting with us, please make sure you have submitted through our system prior to the meeting, using the link below: fieldofvision.org/submit
Once you have submitted through our submissions form, please sign up for a meeting slot here.
NB: We won’t be able to take any meetings around potential projects until you’ve submitted through the system. If you’re not ready to discuss a specific project, or are looking for more general advice, please use the first form.
Please bear with us as we begin rolling out our virtual office hours service. This initiative came together very quickly, so there may be hiccups. We just wanted to offer something to start.
As we navigate these uncertain times, what is certain is that we are a strong community of creatives and storytellers. We have shown time and again how resourceful we are, how dedicated we are to our craft, art form and field, and how supportive we can be of each other.
Please stay safe everyone, The Field of Vision Team
Please stay safe everyone, The Field of Vision Team
