Is there an age limit for participation in the Campus?

The course is aimed at filmmakers under the age of 35. The Ministry of Youth Politics has not imposed this age-limit as mandatory, so even older filmmakers may be considered. It is the aim of this Campus to promote viable projects, although priority will be given to filmmakers under 35.

1. Can I apply to participate in CAMPUS even if I have had no experience in the audio-visual field?

You can try! In this case the selecting committee will focus its evaluation on your idea for a film or television project to be developed, its feasibility and, of course, your motivation.

Should your project be accepted as suitable, your lack of experience will not exclude you from participation.

2. Is the CAMPUS a training course?

Not exactly. The aim of the CAMPUS is to foster learning through the production process itself. Training takes place, therefore, mostly through the development of one's own projects and only minimally through the format of actual lessons. 

3. Should synopses presented be registered with the S.I.A.E for copyright purposes?

It's a good idea. The organization will see to registering synopses and projects of candidates selected to participate in the Campus, if they have not already been registered. 

4. What kind of projects can be presented?

Ideas and proposals for the development of documentaries, works of fiction and even serials can all be acceptable. Specifically, feature films, television series and and mini-series. Even documentaries which foresee several episodes or installments will be taken into consideration.

5. Can non-Italians participate?

Yes, as long as they have a good working knowledge of both Italian and English. 

6. Will scholarships be available to cover the costs of participating in the Campus?

Currently no scholarships are being offered but a 10% discount is available to members of Doc.it and D.E.R. associations.

7. Can I pay the enrollment fees in installments?

Yes. Methods of payment are outlined in the bando document.

8. Can I present more than one project for consideration?

Yes, Up to three (3) projects may be presented at a time. 

9. Can the the projects be presented in a foreign language?

No, as explained in the call for applications, ideas or projects must be presented by means of  a maximum of three pages written in Italian

10. Is Campus Script and Pitch a training course aimed specifically at screenwriters or will other aspects of production such as cinematography and editing also be covered?

The main objective of the Campus is to develop projects to compete in the international and domestic marketplace. Therefore, the work will focus especially on the writing aspects but also on gaining a practical knowledge of the cine-television markets in Italy and abroad.
No seminars on techniques of filming or editing are planned. But there will be a group workshop activity in which participants will collectively write and produce short features or documentaries during the course of the Campus.