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Women in the Arts & Media Coalition,

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Submission opportunities for women in film/video.

##Opportunities with hashtags are for selected populations.

**Opportunities starred are for women only.

Special Opportunity 

8th Annual Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition
 
Friday, November 10th

• $20,000 Cash &
  Prizes

• Guaranteed Script
  Reads

• Industry
  Consideration

• Professional Script
  Evaluation

• Screenplay
  Development

• Screenwriting
  Consultation

Now in our 8th year, Fresh Voices has developed a successful track record of consistently identifying and nurturing exciting new screenwriting talent with many of our past winners now signed by representation, produced and staffed on TV series. We put winning material directly into the hands of the people that matter! Companies reading winning material this year include Amazon Studios, Echo Lake Ent., Zero Gravity, Circle of Confusion, and many more. 
 
Last year’s Grand Prize Winner, Kelly Beck-Byrnes, took home the $3,000 cash prize as well as the Spotlight Award for ‘Best Role Written for a Female Lead’ for her dark-comedy Glitches.
 
Are you our next success story? Don't miss this opportunity. Put your career on the path to success!!
 
Accepting Features, Pilots, TV Samples & Short Scripts.
 
ENTER NOW!
 
Exclusive Offer: Extended Deadline (Nov. 10th) + $5 OFF

The application deadline has been extended to November 10th for #ScreenOpps subscribers as well as $5 off! Don't forget to email specialoppscode@gmail.com to get the special code for this month's Special Opportunity!

THE WOMEN IN THE ARTS AND MEDIA COALITION, INC. ANNOUNCES

THE 2018 COLLABORATION AWARD: WOMEN WORKING WITH WOMEN
 
REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS

THE WOMEN IN THE ARTS AND MEDIA COALITION, INC. will present the 2018 Collaboration Award recognizing Women Working With Women.

The $1,000 Collaboration Award and additional honorable mentions are designed to encourage professional women in the arts and media from different specializations to work collaboratively on the creation of a new artistic work.  As the aim of the award is to encourage women to work collaboratively with women of other disciplines, each collaborative team must be comprised of female members of different Coalition associations, unions, guilds or affiliate member organizations. Eligible teams may submit any form of creative collaboration on a new work that had its first public performance within the last two years, 2016-2018. A Public Performance can include--but is not limited to--a staged reading, gallery show, screening, concert series, festival, etc.

Submissions will be judged on the basis of artistic excellence and diversity.  All topics and subjects will be considered.  Special attention shall be given to those projects which reflect the goals of the Coalition:  to advance women’s work and women’s issues. 

The team that has been selected and the honorable mentions will be invited to be recognized at an awards ceremony in New York in October 2018.  Women outside of New York may send a designee to speak about their project and accept the award.

Teams of two or more women working together on the creative project may apply for the 2018 Collaboration Award. Applicants must be members in good standing of two different organizations and/or affiliates with The Coalition.

Member Organizations include: Actors’ Equity Association, Associated Musicians of Greater New York Local 802 AFM, Dramatists Guild, League of Professional Theatre Women, New York Women in Communications, New York Women in Film & Television, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and Writers’ Guild of America, East.

Affiliate Member Organizations include: BOLD, Drama Desk, International Center for Women Playwrights, Inc., The Lambs, Inc., Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative, National Theatre Conference, Professional Women Singers Association, Theatre Resources Unlimited, 365 Women A Year: A Playwriting Project, WomenArts, The Women’s Media Center, Women Make Movies, and Women in Music.

Click Here for Application 

The link to the application can also be found online at www.womenartsmediacoalition.org. A pdf of the application may also be accessed in order to work on the submission offline.

Deadline:  The deadline for the return of completed applications is 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, February 14th, 2018.  Award winners will be announced by September, 2018.

Send all inquiries and questions to: collaborationaward2018@womenartsmediacoalition.org

Quotes from past winners:

"The Award offers much-needed encouragement during this time of virulent anti-feminist, anti-arts, anti-culture rhetoric, --rhetoric and policy that have very real economic consequences for women trying to sustain a career in the theatre. As someone being told my work is 'too feminist' to be produced now, I depend on organizations like this one to keep me from losing heart."

-TD Mitchell playwright 2015 winner

“We are so honored to be accepting this award. One of the best aspects of making this very unconventional film was working together. We got it done using our creativity, mutual respect for one another, quality Skype-time with our families back home, plain old hard work, and as much good humor as we could muster. It means the world to us to have our film embraced by an organization that celebrates women in collaboration.”

-Jane Edith Wilson and Grace Lee, 2013 Winners

“It was and honor for Stefanie and I to receive the Collaboration Award.  It came at a critical moment for the DEVELOPMENT of Electric Baby as the award supported our work together on two DEVELOPMENTAL workshops and our world premiere production of the play at Quantum Theatre in Pittsburgh.  Not only did this award support our work financially it gave our collaboration recognition in the field.  Stefanie continues to be a key collaborator of mine on subsequent projects and having our relationship recognized publicly is invaluable.”

- Daniella Topol, Director, 2011 Winner

“New work needs momentum.  It’s simply not a reality that a play can be written in the attic and then magically find a production.  Or that one production will lead to a second or third production.  People need to hear about work.  They need to hear about the artists who make the work.  There is no question that this award not only helped The Electric Baby become a better play, but it gave the baby a life.”

- Stefanie Zadravec, Playwright, 2011 Winner

“The Collaboration Award’s encouragement of women working together is terrific.  It made all the difference in providing my collaborator and I with the time and support we needed to create a complex and dynamic theatre work.”

- Kristin Marting, Director, 2008 Winner

“The evening of the Collaboration Awards was imbued with theatrical magic.  Wendy directed an excerpt from my play, Birds, that captured the spirit of the play with great response from a wildly supportive audience. Birds is the third play of mine that we worked on together. It was a beautiful jumping off point for us in our process. It provided the opportunity for us to mine even deeper in our exploration of the world of this complicated play, and the support, enthusiasm and appreciation of this body of amazing women helped carry us through to the next step of our artistic journey.”

- Jen Maisel, Playwright, 2006 Winner

Film Festivals

New York Eurasian Film Festival
NEW YORK EURASIAN FILM FESTIVAL intends to discover contemporary Eurasian cinema, to restore and to create a new cinematic culture in response to the rapid changes in media seen in the 21st century.  NYEFF present: the international competition section to find potential cinema artist and discover new films to be classic in the future. NYEFF Offers Some FREE SCREENINGS to the public. We are pleased to bring the Eurasian Film Festival to the heart of the world, New York City - the greatest cultural crossroad of the 21st Century. Our emphasis is on the stunning artistic achievements taking place at the crossroads of Eurasia, where the culture and art of Europe, Asia and Central Asia and the Balkan Republics, are informing and cross-fertilizing one another. It is a story that needs to be told, and the presence in New York of vibrant immigrant communities from all these countries makes New York the ideal venue for this important event. 

• When/Where: May 15-21, 2018 in Brooklyn, NY
• Deadline: November 9, 2017
• Submission Fee: $30
• Eligibility: Short Films must be no more than 40 minutes in length including credits. Feature films must be no less than 59 minutes in length including credits. All non-English language films must have legible English language subtitles. Films accepted into the festival must arrive with shipping and customs duties or taxes pre-paid, two weeks prior to the Festival opening. All entries must be postmarked no later than the deadline dates & clear with a paid entry fee following the deadline. Entries must be submitted EITHER Sending DIGITALLY (Preferably Vimeo link with a private password or sending us the link to download your film) OR on DVD with label indicating the title, and aspect ratio and running time. ***WE HIGHLY PREFER AND RECOMMEND YOU TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM PAPERLESS & ONLINE & SEND US THE LINK WITH THE PASSWORD which is going to save time and money for you. Fees are payable to New York Eurasian Film Festival by U.S Check & International Check. We highly RECOMMEND you to pay via PayPal for International entries, Our PAYPAL e mail: infonyeff@mail.com. All films must have been completed after January 2013. . Only completed projects will be accepted. Filmmaker or distributor must have obtained all clearances for exhibition and must certify that the work is original and no disputes regarding ownership exist on the film. DVD preview Screeners will not be returned. The country of the production could be U.S but either producer or director should be by Eurasian descent. If you prefer to mail the DVD of your film, you must submit online first and we will provide you the Entry number which will be your reference # of your film and then you can mail us the-DVD with label indicating the title, director's name, aspect ratio and running time and the entry number which you will be provided. After your film is officially selected you will be receiving an email by our programmers to provide us the digital stills of your film & director's info and full production credits.
• Categories: Feature Film (Fiction, Documentary, Animation and Experimental) Short Film (Fiction, Documentary, Animation and Experimental)
• Address: St.Francis College-Brooklyn Heights, New York
  Brooklyn, NY 11201
  United States 
• Contact: infonyeff@mail.com      
• Submission Information

Shorts That Are Not Pants
Established in 2012, Shorts That Are Not Pants is a quarterly screening series for short films that takes place in Toronto, Canada. Screenings take place in January, April, July, and October. We've screened more than 150 films from 26 countries so far, and we're looking for more undiscovered gems to show our shorts-savvy Toronto audiences. Members of our programming team have experience working for some of the biggest and best festivals in the world (TIFF, Sundance, Hot Docs) and travel to festivals around the world seeking out the best films and the brightest filmmakers to support.

• When/Where: January 3, 2018, Toronto, CA
• Deadline: Ongoing
• Submission Fee: $20-$30
• Eligibility: We are currently accepting submissions of short films up to 20 minutes in length. We screen from digital files ONLY. Films not in English must contain English subtitles.
• Categories: All genres are welcome, and we don't care about premiere status or whether the film is already available online. 
• Address: 20 Carlton Street Toronto, Ontario M5B 2H5 Canada  
• Contact: james@shortsnotpants.com    
• Submission Information

ONSCREEN

Deranged – Short Film
Casting "Deranged," a short film about a woman seeking revenge on her boyfriend for all the wrong he has done to her.

• Roles: Maia (Caucasian; 18-23; Lead)
• Audition: November 2017
• Shoot Dates/Location: Shoots Nov. 4 or Nov. 11. in New Castle, DE. Exact date TBD.
• Union:  Non-Union
• Pay: No
• Audition Information

Lamps in Unusual Places- Short Film
Casting "Lamps in Unusual Places," a short film. Synopsis: A fed-up construction worker decides to quit his job and become a modern artist in a classic "get rich quick" scheme, but once the art world takes notice, can he keep the fame from going to his head? Mockumentary-style--room for improv and heavy collaboration with director. Must be comfortable "living the part" when shooting in public.

• Roles: Sue Murphy (Caucasian; 40-65; Supporting)
• Audition: November 2017
• Shoot Dates/Location: Aiming to rehearse in January/February, with production taking place around March, in Philadelphia, PA.
• Union: Non-Union 
• Pay: Yes
• Audition Information

Closing My Eyes– Short Film
Casting "Closing My Eyes," an NYU Grad Film thesis film written and directed by award winning Mexican director Cris Tamez Rodriguez.

• Roles: Corsica (All Ethnicities; 20-35; Lead)
• Audition: November 2017
• Shoot Dates/Location: Rehearses and shoots in NYC
• Union: Non-Union 
• Pay:  Pay is negotiable. Meals and travel provided.
• Audition Information

For more OnScreen opportunities, visit Backstage.com; ActorsAccess.com; or Playbill.com. 

OFFSCREEN

Freelance Video Editor with AE Skills and Childlike Sensibilities – Scholastic – New York City
Seeking freelance video editor(s) to help with a global children's publishing video and media content.

• Position Type: Contract
• Eligibility: Desired candidates are well versed in AE animation; possess cartoonish / childlike / silly editing sensibilities; can adhere to on-brand corporate presentation; photoshop competency preferred; revisions and turn-around expected (4 days, 15-20 hour projects); motion graphic artist and graphic design / illustration a plus.‬‬
• Application Information

Senior Editor
Vox Media builds smart media brands people love, empowering trusted digital voices with proprietary technology to create and distribute stories to an audience of hundreds of millions of young adults worldwide. Vox Media is eight distinct brands: The Verge (Technology and Culture), Vox (General News), SB Nation (Sports), Eater (Food and Nightlife), Polygon (Gaming), Racked (Shopping), Eater (Food and Nightlife), Curbed (Real Estate and Home), and Recode (Technology and Business).

• Position Type: Full Time
• Eligibility: We need a senior editor who enjoys working with writers across beats, including health care, immigration, and economics. Vox cares deeply about explaining important, complex policy, but that does not mean boring. Our writers know their stuff. We need an editor to help them reach as broad an audience as possible through great editing. That means creative framing, sharp assigning and strong line editing that makes copy shine. 
• Application Information

Sesame Studios YouTube Channel
An All-New YouTube Destination for Kids, From the Makers of Sesame Street! Sesame Studios features the same educational goodness as Sesame Street, but completely different. We are looking for fresh creative talent to dazzle and delight preschoolers. 

• Position Type: Flexible
• Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older and be submitting original content
• Application Information 

Production Coordinator
Method Studios is currently in search of a Production Coordinator to join its Production team. The Production Coordinator is responsible for the assignment and tracking of tasks for assigned area of responsibility. They will facilitate the movement of shots between teams, coordinate daily reviews, and communicate status updates ensuring the delivery of shots on schedule.

• Position Type: Full-time
• Eligibility: BA or BS in film, art, communications, or related field strongly preferred. Minimum 3 years experience in visual effects production or feature animation
• Application Information

FUNDING

**Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographer**

The Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographers offers approximately $10,000 worth of gear and accessories loaned on a rolling basis to any narrative short, music video, or feature film project to be shot by a female cinematographer. Recipients of the grant receive a loaned camera package for up to 21 production days.

• Deadline: Ongoing
• Application Fee: Free
• Eligibility: Grant is open only to productions that engage a female director of photography. Grant is only open to films shooting in the Continental United States.
• Address: Digital Bolex, 707 S Broadway Suite #1223, Los Angeles, CA, 90014
• Contact: +1 213 628 3191
• Application Information

    

RESIDENCIES

NW Documentary Artist in Residence
As a center for non-fiction storytelling, NW Documentary seeks to encourage and foster documentary storytellers. The success of a creative, thriving environment is based on a variety of artists of different experience levels, working under one roof. The center is a place where upcoming storytellers gain inspiration, insight, and encouragement from experienced and established professionals. Likewise, active professionals benefit from a lively community consisting of support, creative exchange, and resources that would not be available to them as solo artists working from their homes. In addition to our regular workshops, internships, and volunteer opportunities, NW Documentary offers the Artist-in-Residence program to fulfill this need.

• Deadline: Ongoing
• Application Fee: Free
• When: Ongoing
• Eligibility:  The Artist-in-Residence is an opportunity for non-fiction storytellers who have demonstrated a passion and commitment to their craft, an original artistic vision, and a desire to develop their work within a creative community. The term “non-fiction storytellers” is not exclusive to a single documentary medium, but may include: film/video, audio, photography, literary non-fiction, multi-media or other.
• Address: 6 NE Tillamook, Portland, OR 97212
• Contact: info@nwdocumentary.org    
• Application Information

18th Street Arts Center
18th Street Arts Center values art making as an essential component of a vibrant, just, and healthy society. Its mission is “to provoke public dialogue through contemporary art making.” Founded in 1988, 18th Street Arts Center has fostered and supported the work of many of Los Angeles’ most engaging artists, and has built bridges to artist communities around the globe.

• Deadline: Ongoing
• Application Fee: Yes
• When: Ongoing
• Eligibility:  The Visiting Artist Residency Program accepts applications from working, professional artists who demonstrate a deep commitment to their practices. The program is open to artists of all generations, nationalities, and disciplines. Applicants are required to cover studio rental costs themselves. Although we primarily support visual artists, 18th Street Arts Center will consider applications from performing artists, writers, and filmmakers as well.
• Address: 1639 18th Street Santa Monica CA 90404
• Contact:  (310) 453-3711 
• Application Information

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