The IFP Narrative Lab launches its online application today. From the website:

IFP’s Independent Filmmaker Labs is the only program in the world currently supporting first-time feature directors in post-production to complete, market and distribute their films. Focusing exclusively on low-budget features (

Through the Labs, IFP works to ensure that talented emerging voices receive the support, resources, and industry exposure necessary to reach audiences.

The Lab is really an excellent program that provides a wealth of intensive mentorship having to do with all the aspects of filmmaker that follow production. Recent Lab films include such Sundance selections as Pariah, Restless City and Kinyarrwanda and current Berlin selection Yelling to the Sky. Click here to apply. The Narrative deadline is April 8. (Also note the Documentary Labs, the application process of which is ongoing. Deadline is March 11.)