Deadline: 1 December 2023
Apply now for the Videatur Community Film Program, a youth-led project consists of a series of virtual workshops on the fundamentals of filmmaking culminating in the creation of the participant’s own short films.
Funding Information
- Four first-time filmmakers will be granted $1000, equipment support from Charles Street Video.
Benefits
- 13 online workshops with industry professionals, teaching you every aspect of basic filmmaking, including writing, directing, casting, lighting, camera, and much more!
- Workshops will be taking place virtually every Sunday from January 7th to April 7th, excluding a 3-week period designated for production.
- Opportunities to meet and network with working film professionals + industry showcase for your short films at the end of the program season!
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is free of charge and open to Toronto residents aged 18-29.
- This project specifically serves first-time filmmakers and artists from QTBIPOC+ (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) communities.
- They are defining first-time filmmakers as individuals who have yet to receive external funding for their project(s).
- Previous participants are not eligible to apply.
Criteria
- To submit an application for this year’s program, please ensure you have the following items prepared:
- Outline or rough draft of script or pitch deck.
- An idea of how you’ll be using the $1000 (could be rough budget or paragraph description).
For more information, visit Videatur Film Collective.
