FILM/VIDEO MAJOR PRODUCTION GRANT
Next Deadline: November 2nd at 5pm

APPLICATION INFORMATION

PROJECT PARAMETERS:

• To support production of film, video, audio, computer-generated media, or any combination of these.
• May not be used to purchase equipment, but may be used to purchase software/memory (graphics tablets for animation are eligible equipment expenses, however).
• Individuals or groups may apply.
• Must be for credit, as part of class or independent study, senior projects, etc.
• Amount requested should be $100-$1,000. Funds are limited.
• Past grantees must have shown evidence that they completed their earlier project(s) by deadline and exhibited earlier projects.
• STUDENTS FROM ALL AREAS OF EMPHASIS IN FILM/VIDEO ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
  

TIME FRAME:

• Winter 2009 application deadline is Friday, February 20th, 5pm in 290 LSH
• Completion of funded projected is required within 6 months of announcement of award.
• Must be exhibited publicly.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Full/part time student majoring in Film & Video
• In good standing

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

See a sample of a previous successful application here (pdf).

Include the following in your application.  Incomplete applications are not likely to receive funding.

• Introductory Materials: Your name(s), contact information, funds requested
• Title and approximate running time.
• Medium, including format.
• Mode/style (documentary, experimental, etc.)
• Concept/theme (1-2 sentences)
• Is the application for a complete project or one or more segment(s) of a larger project?
• Rationale (why should this idea be supported by a grant?)
• Treatment/scenario/storyboard (1-3 pages).
• Submit a full script, even if requesting production funds for segment(s) of a longer project.
• You may include flow charts or anything else that will help us understand your plans.
• Detailed budget (important: indicate which portion you are requesting the production grant for, and which portion you are providing funds for)
• Each item's cost x # of days = total cost.
• Sample(s) of past work, with statement about how the work is relevant to the proposed project (DVD preferred)
• Timetable for proposed project's completion.
• Projected need for SOC equipment. Projects may not compete with course needs.
• Defense of project's feasibility. How you plan to complete the project, given constraints of experience, time, money and equipment.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

• Highest priority for funding will be given to those needs that directly enable the completion of this particular project, e.g. equipment rental, tape/film stock, construction materials, costuming, transportation, etc.
  
• Secondary priority is given to needs that indirectly support the production of the project, e.g. food/craft services, office supplies, photocopying, etc.
  

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
"ATTN: FILM/VIDEO GRANT"
290 LAKE SUPERIOR HALL
(Must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the deadline date)

Contact Prof. Jennifer Proctor or Margo Greenlaw if you have any additional questions.

RECENT PRODUCTION GRANT RECIPIENTS

2008
Fall:  Joshua Lynn, "Heirs of Empires" (fiction); Kevin Parson, "Canvas" (fiction); Erin Krajewski, "A Leaf in Autumn" (fiction)

Winter:  James Foltice, "Harry Hill" (fiction/animation); Kristen Gorlitz,"The Magician" (fiction); Josh Kinne, "Lady Sunshine" (fiction);  Danny Quaka, "Olivia's Gift" (documentary); Max Rutecki,"Times Before Snow" (fiction)

2007
Fall:  Adam Goron, Devin Cameron, Jacob Beavers, Joshua Beagle and Matthew Nickels

Winter:  Patrick Kwiatowski, Colin Weber, Matt Dressel, Melissa McKerchie and Nate Russell