Funded by the Skillset Film Skills Fund and the Vienna Film Fund, BABYLON offers targeted, project-based training for teams of feature film Writers, Directors and Producers. The programme focuses on  a combination of script development, production skills and market understanding, with intensive residential workshops in London (30 March-1 April), Cannes Market (18-22 May) and London (late-October) with ongoing mentoring by senior industry consultants.

BABYLON’s aim is to to build a successful and diverse pool of film storytelling and talent; to promote and strengthen cultural diversity within the independent film sector, and to provide an international platform for emerging filmmakers. Recent graduates from the programme include Sally El Hosaini, whose impressive first feature My Brother the Devil was awarded at Sundance and Berlin 2012; Umut Dag, whose first feature Kuma kicked off the Panorama section of the Berlinale;  Verena S. Freytag (Burnout) and Veit Helmer (Baikonur) whose films were both selected for the LOLA section of the Berlinale.

For full details of the programme and how to apply please visit  the Babylon Website http://www.babylon-film.eu The deadline for applications is 16th March.  BABYLON EUROPE 2012 is produced by Scenario Films in partnership with Witcraft Szenario, Vienna, who hold their pre-selection workshop in late March.