IP Rights Holder/Manager – Nexus

Application Process

1. Read the information below
2. Consult the Frequently Asked Questions
3. Begin the application form at the end of this page

* Deadline: 3 June 2024

Background

MIFF 37ºSouth: Nexus promotes links and business opportunities between screen-adaptation IP rights holders of various formats (including podcasts, musicals, games, stage-plays, articles, online content, short stories, comics, graphic novels, poems, e-books, self-represented authors/novels) and film/TV industry producers to foster screen adaptations of these creative assets.

MIFF 37ºSouth: Nexus – Submission/Registration Conditions

  • This application form is for Australian/NZ screen-rights IP holders with formats that are suitable for film or TV adaptation and that have the worldwide film and/or TV rights available.
  • Applicants may submit up to five (5) properties each on the condition that the applicant undertakes to be present at Nexus in Melbourne on Friday 09 August 2024 and to participate in pitching, networking and scheduled meetings (if selected).
  • While there is no application or registration fee for IP rights holders for Nexus, participants will need to cover the costs of their own transport to, and accommodation in, Melbourne.
  • All submissions will be considered by the 37ºSouth Market team, on the basis of the creative assets screen-adaptation potential, for inclusion in the Nexus screen rights catalogue distributed to screen producers.
  • Selected IP companies will have up to eight (8) meetings scheduled for them with screen producers to promote their properties. Further, more informal, networking opportunities will be provided.
  • Please fully complete the form below and be aware that if your property is selected, the completed form will be included in the screen rights catalogue distributed to screen producers – and that by applying you are agreeing to this.
  • You agree that MIFF 37ºSouth Market may use any photos taken of you during the events.
  • All registered 37°South participants will receive a personal detailed diary of meetings and events on or around 2 August 2024.
  • By submitting an application, you are agreeing to receive program and marketing updates from MIFF Industry (including MIFF 37ºSouth Market, Accelerator Lab and Premiere Fund).

Participant Benefits

If your application is successful, your registration will entitle you to a Friday photo-lanyard Nexus pass, which includes:

  • Personal diary of meetings with selected producers
  • Networking event (light lunch)

Application Form

Fully complete the application form below, with one form per property (with a limit of five (5) properties per company).

If you choose to ‘Save and Continue Later’, please ensure that you copy down the ‘Save and Continue’ link or have received the link to your email before closing the application form.

Questions? Please email queries to may@miff.com.au