Introduction
We bring to each project the experience gained across author-driven documentaries and shorts, strengthened by advanced training in international labs such as EURODOC and TorinoFilmLab. Over the years we’ve maintained a continuous presence at major markets, festivals, and industry platforms—collaborating with programmers, funds, and peers—so our advice stays both creatively rigorous and industry-aware.
We help filmmakers and producers move projects forward—from the first page to the rough cut.
Our approach blends creative development, packaging, and hands-on post-production notes, so your film keeps its voice while gaining clarity, focus, and momentum.
What we do
1) Development coaching (writing / early vision)
- Script & treatment feedback (structure, POV, tone)
- Logline, synopsis, director’s statement refinement
- Visual language & reference deck alignment
- Public pitch coaching — what it is: a concise, live presentation used in labs, forums, and markets to communicate a project quickly and convincingly. We help you craft and rehearse:
- a 60–90s elevator pitch and a 3–5 min public pitch
- narrative spine (logline, protagonist/need, stakes, “why now”)
- director’s intention & audience take-away
- delivery (voice, tempo, posture) and Q&A handling
Deliverables: pitch script (timed), slide outline, one-sheet highlights.
2) Dossier & packaging
- Fundraising dossier composition (logline, synopsis, director/producer notes, lookbook)
- Festival/market one-pager and slide deck
- Materials QA (clarity, consistency, positioning)
3) Post-production / Rough-cut consultancy
- Time-coded editorial memo (narrative drive, rhythm, redundancies)
- Story arc & character clarity, stakes, and payoffs
- Optional small test-screenings & synthesis notes
A tailor-made pathway (with the right people on board)
Every project is different. We design a bespoke consultancy track—scope, cadence, and deliverables adapted to your needs—and, when useful, we involve trusted professionals from our network (e.g., story editors, editors, sound designers, grant/fund consultants, impact & outreach strategists, translators/subtitlers, accessibility advisors).
You keep one point of contact at Malfé Film; we coordinate the rest.
How we work
- Diagnostic Call (free, 20′) — scope, goals, materials.
- Editorial Plan — short proposal with deliverables and timeline.
- Work Sessions — live discussions + written notes, with clear next steps.
Formats: documentary (short/feature), fiction short, hybrid.
Languages: English / Italian.
Mode: remote or hybrid.
Submission & Selection (before we schedule a call)
We can only take on a limited number of projects. To be considered, please send a short submission email to malfe@malfe.it with the subject “Consultancy – Submission – [Project Title]” and include one PDF, max 2 pages total.
Hard limit: 2 pages to read (single PDF).
Recommended split:
- Page 1 — Brief project presentation (≈300–500 words):
Setting/environment, main characters/participants, theme/question driving the film.
(Optional but helpful: 1–2-sentence logline + current stage, format, est. runtime.) - Page 2 — CV / résumé (one page):
Director (and producer, if applicable): selected filmography, labs/markets (e.g., EURODOC, TorinoFilmLab), notable awards/funds. Include links to previous work/teasers (private links + passwords are fine).
File guidelines
- One PDF only, max 2 pages, ≤5 MB. Name it:
Lastname_Project_Consultancy.pdf - Use links (Vimeo/YouTube/Drive) for screeners/teasers.
- Please do not send decks, long treatments, or multiple attachments at this stage.
Selection note
- We review submissions on a rolling basis and cannot accept all projects.
- If your project is a fit, we’ll invite you to book the free 20′ diagnostic call (then follow the “Before the Diagnostic Call” checklist). If not, we may decline or suggest alternatives when possible.