Now in its fifth year, the Venice Intensive offers a unique opportunity for young filmmakers to participate in the Venice International Film Festival.

Profile of a Qualified Applicant

Demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in film and/or the entertainment industry

Ability to collaborate with other students and staff in a fast-paced,
high-pressure environment

Maturity, flexibility and an outgoing personality

Program Benefits

Program limited to 30 students

Orientation to Venice and the Lido

Festival accreditation—allowing access to view all the films of the official selection

Internship opportunities with international marketing and PR professionals

Workshops and panels with film industry professionals

Roundtable discussions with industry professionals such as Spike Lee and Tilda Swinton

Educational programming and special events available only to Program participants

End of program party

Program Provisions

13 nights of shared accommodation with three to four other participants in a Venetian-style private apartment

Daily breakfast

Official 2010 Venice International Film Festival Cinema accreditation

flight/TRAVEL arrangements

If accepted to the Program, students are responsible for travel arrangements to and
from Italy

PROGRAM FEE

$2995

Application Guidelines

The AmPav application process has two stages. The first is submission of the materials listed below by one of the two deadlines; the second is a phone interview. If an applicant is selected for the second stage, he or she will be contacted by The American Pavilion to schedule the interview.

The American Pavilion Selection Committee operates on a rolling admissions system between the date applications are made available and the General Application deadline. Under this system, Early Decision applicants have an increased chance of acceptance. They also have the option of paying the program fee in two installments instead of one.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Submission of complete application by one of the two deadlines,
including $50 non-refundable application fee

If selected for the second stage of the application process, participation in a
phone interview

If accepted, payment of the $2995 non-refundable Program fee within two weeks
of acceptance

If accepted to the Program, responsibility for travel arrangements to and from
the destination

Application Process

PART I. SUBMISSIONS ONLINE

Submit the following by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page:

1. General Information Form

2. Essay questions

3. One standard passport sized headshot photo for accreditation in digital .jpg format.
Minimum dimensions: 100x140 pixels, maximum file size: 1 mb. File must be titled as applicant’s full name (ie: doe_john.jpg).

4. $50 non-refundable application fee by credit card

Payment may also be made by check or money order, made payable to The American Pavilion, and mailed to the Los Angeles office.

PART II. SUBMISSIONS BY MAIL

Submit in the following order, unstapled, in one envelope to the address below:

5. Copy of college transcript (submitted by applicant, not university)

6. Current resumé

7. Typed letter of recommendation from a professor (submitted by applicant,
not professor)

8. Typed letter of recommendation from an employer (submitted by applicant,
not employer)

9. Mail to the address below

IMPORTANT DATES