Deadline: 2 February 2024
The Durham Region International Film Festival is seeking applications for the second Emerging Filmmaker Incubator Program, which will provide one emerging filmmaking team with cash as well as in-kind services, to produce a short film to be screened at DRIFF 2024.
Benefits
- The winner will be awarded the prize of $10,000 paid by e-transfer according to a defined schedule of dates and deliverables.
- In addition to the cash prize sponsored by Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations, Shaftesbury, Film Durham and DRIFF, the chosen filmmakers will receive mentoring from industry experts and a filmmaking equipment loan courtesy of William F. White International Inc., as well as in-kind audio post-production services from SoundLab and access to ACTRA Toronto’s Low Budget Guideline program.
Rules and Regulations
- Verification of Durham residency or long-term connection to the Region (i.e. born and raised in Durham or attending a post-secondary institution in the Durham). Proof may be requested.
- Synopsis of the project (max 250 words) which includes the main story developments, and tells the basic story from beginning to end.
- Director’s vision (max to one page in length).
- To 2-page resume for each member of your creative team (producer, writer and director) which will indicate training, education, experience, accolades, outline past projects and history of team collaboration.
- A preliminary production schedule (from pre-production to final edit) that builds to completed film by August 16, 2024.
- Preliminary film budget & finance plan (if production costs exceed $10,000) – Including location and equipment rental, crew costs, actors fees (max 4), and post production expenses.
- A completed screenplay or treatment.
- Up to one-page detailing any other information that sets this project apart (eg: personal connection to the story material, successful crowdfunding campaign, confirmed cameo by a well-known actor, established fan base on social media).
Winner’s Obligation
- Complete application form, including all submission requirements. Incomplete submission will not be considered.
- Finished product: 4-12 minute screen-ready film.
- Principle photography must begin by May 15, 2024.
- The winner cannot utilize the $10,000 prize and in-kind services awarded by DRIFF towards any expense other than the creation of this film.
For more information, visit DRIFF.
