VITRINELAB SCHOLARSHIP

Vitrine Filmes presents the Vitrine Lab training initiative in its fifth edition, covered by Notice No. 09/2023 – SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL AND CREATIVE COURSES IN THE AUDIOVISUAL FIELD, with the support of the Federal Government, the Ministry of Culture, the Municipal Secretariat of Culture of the City of São Paulo, and SPCINE, with funds from the Paulo Gustavo Law.

This edition also has the support of Projeto Paradiso, a philanthropic institution that supports Brazilian audiovisual production.

SEE THE CALL FOR ENTRIES

SEE THE LIST OF PEOPLE SELECTED FOR THE 5TH EDITION OF VITRINE LAB

What is it?

Vitrine Lab is a free course on film distribution aimed at training students and professionals seeking an executive career in the audiovisual industry. The lab is designed for remote learning, with the aim of expanding the dissemination of knowledge and broadening its reach at the national level.

By promoting classes and discussions on current practices in the film market, the lab also aims to be a space for reflection on the future of film distribution in Brazil. Thus, by connecting people, sharing the knowledge of industry experts, and proposing discussions on the subject, it is hoped to foster innovation and create a network of professionals trained to work in the film distribution segment in Brazil.

The laboratory aims to contribute to the promotion of culture, social inclusion, and the economic development of the country. Thus, up to 120 (one hundred and twenty) free spots will be made available to participants who will be selected through a process conducted by the Vitrine Filmes team.

The selection of participants will prioritize those who self-identify as belonging to social minorities, such as Black people, Indigenous people, transgender people, and people with disabilities; mothers and people with an individual income equal to or less than two minimum wages are also priority groups for selection. Part of the places (10%) will be reserved for members of the SPCINE affirmative network.

The Fifth Edition of Vitrine Lab is being held with the support of the Federal Government, the Ministry of Culture, the Municipal Secretariat of Culture of the City of São Paulo, and SPCINE, with funds from the Paulo Gustavo Law.

Course methodology

The fifth edition of Vitrine Lab consists of two learning modules.

The theoretical module consists of 12 classes and will provide an overview of the formal aspects of feature film distribution in Brazil. Topics related to the national film industry value chain, business practices, executive production, digital and offline marketing, content production, public policy, movie theater programming, and more will be covered. These classes will be taught by professionals working in the market, including members of the Vitrine team and guests. The lesson plan was developed with the aim of fostering strategic and marketing thinking in projects, from their conception through the entire long tail of the distribution activity .

At the end of the theoretical module, we will begin the practical experience period: the Vitrine Filmes team will select up to two participants to accompany the company's marketing and/or programming team(s) during the release of a film in theaters. The practical module will last three months and consist of 30 hours per week.

Target audience for the course

The target audience for Vitrine Lab is professionals and students in the audiovisual field, with or without prior knowledge of how the market works, who seek to improve their knowledge of film distribution practices in Brazil.
Anyone over the age of 18 (eighteen) and residing in Brazil may apply for a place at Vitrine Lab.

Registration for candidates

Up to 120 (one hundred and twenty) free places will be available for the theoretical module.
The registration period will be open from September 23, 2024, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2024, and may be closed early if the limit of 650 registrants is reached.
When registering via an online form, the following texts and information will be requested:

Mini-bio (maximum 600 characters);
Resume (PDF, maximum 2 pages);
Letter of intent telling a little about your personal history and why you would like to participate in the lab (PDF, maximum 1 page);
Promotional photo (JPEG or PNG, max 3 mb)
Declaration of gender, ethnicity, and family income
Proof of residence

The following documents are considered proof of residence: Electricity, water, gas, internet, or telephone (landline and cell phone) bills; Pay-TV bills; Income tax returns; Health insurance bills; Bank correspondence. If the applicant is not the holder of the proof of residence, they must attach the declaration form (https://www.casa.go.br/documentos/declaração-de-residência.html). If the applicant is not the holder of the proof of residence, they must attach the declaration form (ANNEX I) signed by the holder, accompanied by a simple copy of the declarant's identification document.
During the selection stage, the Vitrine Filmes team will analyze the information included in the application form, including self-declarations of gender and ethnicity, level of education, and individual and family income. The selection of participants will prioritize those who self-identify as belonging to minority groups, such as Black, Indigenous, transgender, and people with disabilities; mothers and people with individual income equal to or less than two minimum wages are also priority groups for selection.
Applications submitted after the deadline or applications containing inaccurate, illegible, and/or insufficient information will not be considered.
Selected individuals will have free access exclusively to the theoretical module of Vitrine Lab. The selection results will be announced on or after October 25, 2024.

Candidate obligations

By applying, the candidate agrees that, once selected, they will participate in all theoretical activities of the laboratory, which includes attending online classes that will take place from October 28 to November 27 , 2024, in the evening, as well as submitting the exercises proposed in the online classroom for educational purposes.
Upon registration, the candidate acknowledges that, if selected, they authorize the use of their image and voice for the purpose of promoting the project, Vitrine Filmes, and project partners during the project's implementation, as well as in future editions.
The candidate is aware that access to the registration form will depend on their maintenance of an internet access account, through any access provider, and that Vitrine Filmes is not responsible for Vitrine Filmes for their internet connection, and it is the sole responsibility of the candidate to provide equipment for access, as well as its maintenance and integration with the communications network, as well as the programs necessary to use the website.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to follow the schedule, the calls for applications, and to be aware of the publication of all acts and results related to this Selection Process. Vitrine Filmes will communicate with the selected applicants exclusively by email. After the call message is sent, the selected person will have 48 hours to respond to Vitrine Filmes, confirming their participation in the course. Failure to respond within 48 hours will be considered as withdrawal from the selection process, resulting in the loss of the offered place.
Those selected for the theoretical module also agree to complete all course expectation and evaluation forms, which must be submitted according to the deadlines provided by the Vitrine Filmes team.

Final Provisions

Any and all dates shown in the schedule may be changed by decision of Vitrine Filmes in order to improve the performance of the lab and the experience of the candidates. The organizing company also reserves the right to make decisions regarding the candidate selection process, publicity, registration, the selection process, the lesson plan, and any other issues that may arise during the project's execution period. The results of the selection process are final, meaning that no appeals, questions, or reviews will be accepted.
The selection criteria and the decision of the Vitrine Filmes team will be previously defined and aligned with the organization's guidelines and consistent with the guiding principles of Vitrine Lab, and for these reasons are unquestionable. Thus, Vitrine Filmes has absolute autonomy in its decision.
Vitrine Filmes reserves the right to cancel, in whole or in part, this selection, upon justification, without any indemnity, compensation, or complaint from participants as a result of this measure.
Any and all clarifications regarding this selection process must be made in writing only, via email:
lab@vitrinefilmes.com.br

Registration form

Registration for the Fifth Edition of Vitrine Lab will open on September 23, 2024, at 12:01 a.m., and close on September 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. All applications must be made using this form.

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