The Film Bazaar Work-In-Progress Lab gives filmmakers a chance at having their rough-cut feature and feature-length documentary films screened at FB, prior to the 'picture lock'. An eminent panel of international Advisors review these films with an intention to help the filmmaker achieve a substantial advance in terms of finesse through expert insights.

 

Lab Mentors at FB 2011 included distinguished film historian and critic Derek Malcom, Head of the Israel Film Fund Katriel Schory and World Sales Agent Chris Paton of Fortissimo Films.

The Lab was introduced in the year 2008 at FB, with an objective to position selected films in the international market. Five selected films were screened at FB for the Advisers to guide the filmmaker on the best way to arrive at the final output. However, these suggestions are not binding upon the participants and they have the right to accept or discard suggestions made.

The program provides a significant breakthrough in the editing process and other post-production needs of the film. Participants engage in collaborative discussions post screening, that are instrumental in helping the filmmaker understand the latitudes to improve his film technique as per expert response. It is motivated towards helping the filmmaker finish his project with inputs, keeping in focus the current trend and outlook thus, lending the project timeliness and relevancy.

Projects selected to be a part of the Lab this year included –

B.A. Pass by Ajay Bahl
Miss Lovely by Ashim Ahluwalia
Mumbai Cha Raja by Manjeet Singh
The Good Road by Gyan Correa
The Ship of Theseus by Anand Gandhi