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OFVM Production Award Deadline 31/3/2008

Dated: March 18, 2008

OFVM Production Award –  Next Deadline Monday 31ST March 2008
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The OFVM Production Award provides production support and equipment for up to 10 projects per year. The awards are offered three times per year with at least 3 productions selected each time. The scheme is open to OFVM course participants and people living in Oxfordshire (and near bordering counties) and offers access to OFVM resources,equipment and production support. Applications are welcome from all types of projects, e.g. drama, documentary, experimental and dance; they can be film, digital video or new media.

Each application for a drama will need to contain a treatment, outline and script (where appropriate) as well as an outline schedule and budget.  A documentary will need to demonstrate research carried out for their project, a list of interviewees and an indication of the style as well as a schedule and budget.Dance films will need to provide an outline proposal and an indication of style as well as a schedule and budget.
 
The scheme will support productions up to a maximum of 15 minutes in length, with a maximum of eight shooting days.  There is no minimum duration. The OFVM Production Award is open to all levels of experience but applicants will need to demonstrate that they have the experience or crew to deliver their project successfully.

OFVM’s executive committee (as well as guest panellists) will select the projects that will receive the bursaries.  Unsuccessful applicants will be given feedback as to why the panel didn’t put forward their project and suggestions as to how to strengthen their application.

 
If you require further information about the OFVM Production Award, please contact Gary Shenton at production@
 OFVM Production Award in brief!
  • The award is a production bursary to enable filmmakers, digital creators, animators and dance film-makers create new work.
  • The award is designed to assist with the production costs and offer support with production management and organisation.
  • When you receive an award, you will be given free access to equipment and resources to help you make your film.
  • The award is to promote talent and new ideas. Some training or production experience would be beneficial but not entirely necessary.
  • OFVM Production Award is an equipment/resource award – not a monetary award.
  • Applicants can apply for production equipment (camera, lights, sound, etc.)
  • Applicants can apply for post-production (editing)
  • Applicants can apply for a combination of both.
 Requirements:
  • To apply,you or crew members need to be living in Oxfordshire (or near bordering counties).
  • You must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of film/video production and the commitment and time it takes.
  • You must have a clear idea of how you will make your film (storyboard, script, research).
  • You should have a clear idea how the award will benefit you and/or members of the crew and cast (further career ambitions, professional development).
  • You should have a commitment to promoting the completed work.

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