*Attention: we are offering 20% off our application fee starting may 1st and ending may 31st in honor of aapi heritage month.

 

Our incubator program has an open application with a deadline every September for entrance into the next year's cohort.

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We are looking for emerging film industry creators whose work embodies our mission's principles. Creators should consider themselves actively looking for ways to expand their networks, grow creatively, and support to advance their projects. For creators with a single project in film or theater and/or their representing parties, please see our Pitch Portal.

 

For further clarification or more information, we advise you to see our FAQ's page. If your question is not answered, please email us. 

 

INCUBATOR BENEFITS

These benefits are subject to change based on availability and partnerships SEP maintains. 

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Benefits include:​

• General:

  • A one (1) year, non-exclusive agreement with a production company with renewal possibilities

  • Pitch deck creation support plus a final practice pitch session to SEP Staff and/or network executives for feedback, etc.

  • Access to schedule sessions to discuss and learn basic information regarding:

    • Contract Development & Guidance

    • Structural Organizational Decisions

    • Legal Templates and Resources

• Financial:

  • Special rates for equipment rentals and staffing (production, editing, etc)

  • An honorarium to recognize their acceptance into the cohort

  • Grant writing support with zero upfront cost

  • Connections (where possible) to private funders

• Marketing:

  • A dedicated Creator page on our website which can be updated regularly and will include photo, bio, and portfolio (as provided by Creator)

  • Social media and newsletter promotion promoting our collaborative work

  • A dedicated marketing budget and possible direct-to-consumer advertisements or promotions valued at $5,000

• Guidance:

  • Access to SEP staff during office hours for feedback, guidance, and to workshop future ideas creatively, logistically, financially, and strategically

  • Artistic and career guidance/coaching (for management, booking, etc)

• Networking

  • Meetings with SEP’s advisory board members, which consist of established network executives, directors, producers, writers, and creatives

  • A network of current and former SEP creators to collaborate with

 

Each year, in an effort to provide additional exposure for select SEP Creators, SEP will also produce a short video interview with each creator. These interviews, which are offered in addition to the above benefits, provide SEP followers an introduction to these artists’ work, and give the creators extra materials to use when approaching managers, agents and networks about future opportunities.

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For more information on previous cohorts, please view our dedicated page to learn more about the amazing creators we partner with!