C3 PROJECT MARKET

OVERVIEW
The C3 Project Market is a unique opportunity for filmmakers of Asian descent to showcase their project to Financiers, Producers, Production Companies, Agents, Managers and Industry Executives enabling them with the contacts, information and confidence they need to make their film. Grantees will work in conjunction with Visual Communications to develop professional relationships and future collaborations throughout the film industry that include one-on-one meetings, panels and other events that take place during The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

This year’s projects evidence the strong voice in Asian American filmmaking with diverse and eclectic stories ranging from a period Western involving an immigrant miner exacting justice, to a comedy of a ne’er-do-well coming back home after a stint in prison, to a taut thriller that juxtaposes revenge and reconciliation in three people’s lives.  We are proud to bring these films to our inaugural C3: Project Market.

AWARDS
Ten to twelve narrative filmmakers will be chosen for the C3 Project Market. In addition to participating in the panels, a pitch session with the Jury and one-on-one industry meetings, a cash prize of $5,000 will be awarded. This award will be determined by an esteemed panel of jurors and will be announced at the closing ceremonies of the Festival. Furthermore, Visual Communications will possibly award one Project inclusion to its Film Development Fund. This Fund will provide the Filmmaker with up to $100,000 towards the development of their project. Films that are completed through the C3 Project Market will have their U.S. West Coast Premiere at the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

•  The 2012 C3 Project Market Jury
• The 2012 C3 Project Participants