The Times BFI London Film Festival's professional development scheme has been searching for 25 experienced and emerging film-makers seeking to develop their feature film career.

Successful applicants - producers, screenwriters and directors - will take part in a 5-day programme held at The Hospital during the festival in October.

Deadline for applications has now passed.
 
Further details can be found on the BFI Think, Shoot, Distribute Website 2008.

The chosen few will have the opportunity to meet with leading film professionals in a series of workshops and masterclasses exploring the international film industry - from financing to exhibition. Participants then get to join the Think-Shoot-Distribute network of over 100 alumni who meet bi-monthly at the BFI Southbank.

Previous guest speakers have included: Stephen Frears, Tessa Ross, Paul Webster, plus executives from BBC Films, Film4, Lionsgate, Working Title, Universal Pictures and DNA Films.

Think-Shoot-Distribute is supported by Skillset and Film London and sponsored by Adobe.