Development, Development, Development
Development, Development, Development
This essential session demystifies the film development process, providing filmmakers with a practical roadmap from concept to production-ready project. Learn what comes after creative inspiration with a step-by-step blueprint of essential development assets—from one-pagers to letters of interest—and understand how each document functions in your pathway to market. Discover strategies for preserving your authentic voice while developing commercially viable projects, and explore the reality of sweat equity versus funded development opportunities. This session transforms development from an overwhelming process into manageable strategic steps, empowering you to build strong foundations while maintaining the creative vision that makes your story unique.
Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025
Time: 10.45am – 12.00noon
The Langham, Gold Coast
Price: $35 per person including continuous tea and coffee
Moderator: Phil Enchelmaier, Content Director, Screen Queensland
Panel: Sam Dixon & Adam Briggs (A Grand Mockery), Dan Lake, Founding Partner & EP Orange Entertainment Co. General Manger The Post Lounge & Diya Eid, Head of Content, Orange Entertainment Co
Day Pass: 5 panels and Gala Screening $120 per person.
The Asia Pacific Screen Academy expresses its respect for and acknowledgement of the South East Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of country, including the custodial communities on whose land works are created and celebrated by the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. We acknowledge the continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We also pay our respects to Elders, past and present. We recognise the integral role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples continue to play in storytelling and celebration spaces.