DOCU WORK-IN-PROGRESS SHORTS LAB
DCTV
INFO: DCTV’s Docu Work-In-Progress Shorts Lab supports select filmmakers with their independent documentary short film currently in post-production, providing dedicated feedback and crit-building germane to the editing process.
This year’s Lab will be held online due to the pandemic. The Lab is scheduled and designed with an iterative structure in mind. Docu WIP Lab filmmakers share and workshop each others' initial rough cuts during screening/discussion sessions, providing crucial insight for each other under the guidance of an industry professional. Outside of these sessions, participants edit two new iterations of their rough cut based on the discussions. Participants present a refined cut at the final session, which is a showcase for closing feedback with a special guest.
Past participants include Lisa D’Appolito (Love, Gilda), Yi Chen (First Vote), Katy Scoggin (Flood), and G. Anthony Svatek (.TV). Past facilitators and guests for final crit include Charlotte Cook (Field of Vision), Yance Ford (Strong Island), Kathleen Lingo (The New York Times' Op-Docs), Maya Mumma (O.J.: Made in America), David Osit (Thank You For Playing), Sierra Pettengill (The Reagan Show), Bernardo Ruiz (Harvest Season), and Lana Wilson (Miss Americana).
2020 PROGRAM DATES:
10/28, 10/29, 11/12, 11/18, 11/19, 6:30 - 9:30pm ET +
Final Crit: 12/2, 11-2pm and 12/3, 11-2pm ET
Facilitator: Chloe Gbai
Guest for Final Crit: TBA
Participants: 4-6 accepted filmmakers
DEADLINE: September 9, 2020 at 11:59pm ET
https://dctvny.submittable.com/submit/171440/dctv-docu-work-in-progress-shorts-lab-2020
REEL WORK FILMMAKING INITIATIVE
BIPOC TV & FILM / Vinay Virmani
INFO: In partnership with BIPOC TV & FILM, actor, writer, and producer Vinay Virmani announces Reel Work Filmmaking Initiative, a $25,000 fund for two short films to be awarded to BIPOC creatives.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES: We are in search of two short films from BIPOC-identifying creatives that can be springboards for a future feature film or TV series. These short films will act as their creators’ calling card.
We are also paying close attention to the feasibility of the films. For example, the closer to camera a project is, the better. We are aware that physical distancing measures related to COVID-19 have complicated productions. As such, we are in search of projects that propose effective and attainable measures to maintain the safety of their cast and crew members.
Eligibility
Primary applicants must be:
BIPOC identifying
18 years old or older
Canadian citizens or permanent residents only
The writer, director, and/or producer of the submitted project. Primary applicants can hold more than one title on the project (e.g. writer & director)
Creative Team Requirements:
Canadian citizens or permanent residents only
2 out of the 3 of the key above-the-line creative positions (i.e. writer, director, producer) must be filled by BIPOC-identifying folks
At least 2 of the 3 key above-the-line creative positions (i.e. writer, director, producer) must be filled at the time of submission, one of which must be a producer.
Must have full ownership of underlying rights
DEADLINE: October 1, 2020
https://www.bipoctvandfilm.com/reel-work-filmmaking-initiative
WRITERS & ARTIST RESIDENCY
Millay Colony for the Arts
INFO: Each year Millay Colony for the Arts invites up to 62 individuals (including writers, poets, playwrights, screenwriters and visual artists) for residencies through the colony's application process.
Residency sessions are held each month from April through November, usually lasting around 3 1/2 weeks, with 2 twelve-day sessions also available in June & September. In each discipline, decisions are made by juries of artists, critics and academics.
Your work is presented anonymously to the jury and is considered solely on the merit of your artist statement and work sample. Please keep these factors in mind as you prepare your application. It is very important that you do not include your name anywhere on your artist statement or work samples as you may be disqualified if they are within the body of work shown to the jurors. Your application will instead be assigned a number by the administration.
DEADLINE: October 1, 2020