Submission Opportunities Newsletter for Women in Film & Video
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COVID-19 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & RESOURCES
Artist Relief - Cycle IV To support artists during the COVID-19 crisis, a coalition of national arts grantmakers have come together to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists across the United States. Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. The Actor’s Fund To help our community manage during this public health crisis The Actors Fund has partnered with several industry organizations to provide emergency financial assistance to those who have immediate financial needs. Please note, while some of the funds are for members of entertainment unions, you do not need to be a union member to receive help from The Actors Fund. Please know that we are experiencing an extremely high volume of requests and ask for your patience during this time. Emergency financial assistance is available for people who are unable to pay their basic living expenses (food/housing/health care) over the next two months. We ask that if you have the resources to cover that period, please wait to apply. These are unprecedented times and we all must steward our resources very carefully. Deadline: Ongoing Application Fee: Free Eligibility: Based on current financial need (inability to pay next two month’s bills) A minimum of five years of recent entertainment industry employment with earnings of at least $6,500 for three out of the last five years OR a minimum of 20 years of industry employment with a minimum of 10 years of earnings of at least $5,000 (please note that income from teaching does not qualify) Eligibility requirements for dancers—three years of recent dance earnings of at least $2,000 a year
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Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund is intended to help those pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators whose income has been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). If you fit this description and you are in need of short-term, immediate financial assistance – we would like to help. Emergency Survival Fund for LGBTQ2S Artists, Performers & Tip-Based Workers Glad Day Bookshop has set up an emergency fund to help LGBTQ2S artists, performers & tip-based workers. This fund is not meant to help people recover lost income. Deadline: Ongoing Application Fee: Free Eligibility: All LBBTQ2S artists, performers, & tip-based workers are encouraged to apply. Address: Glad Day Bookshop 499 Church Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Contact: michael@gladday.ca Application Information
SAG-AFTRA Disaster Relief Fund & SAG-AFTRA Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund The SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the SAG-AFTRA Motion Picture Players Welfare Fund (MPPWF) have a COVID-19 Disaster Fund to provide urgent financial support to SAG-AFTRA members and families affected by this global pandemic. FILM FESTIVALSFeedback Female Film Festival The FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (FFFF) was created for women filmmakers and screenwriters. The goal is to showcase the best of female talent in film & TV from around the world. When/Where: November 4th, 2020 Deadline: August 7th (Earlybird Deadline), August 28th (Final Deadline), October 10th (Notification Date) Application Fee: $26.25-$150 Eligibility: All film submissions must have at least 3 out of the 4 major positions held by a female (director, producer, lead actor, writer). One major exception is that if the film is directed by a female, then the submission is immediately valid. OR, the film's major plot and lead characters are female driven. All screenplay submissions must be written by a female writer.
Categories: Shorts, Student Films, Screenplays, Comedy, Drama, Animation Address: Contact: festival@femalefilmfestival.com Submission Information
Female Voices Rock Film Festival The FVR Film festival is confirmed to take place sometime in October. We are working with local officials to determine what format the festival will take: whether it will be held at a physical venue, or online via Eventive’s Virtual Festival format, or in some combination of the two. Regardless of the format, prizes will still be presented. Female Voices Film Festival is committed to creating a platform for female artists to be able to share their work. The event will take place in October and feature short films by women filmmaker, Q & As, and a closing award ceremony.Our industry panel of judges include Emmy award winner and Oscar nominated producers. For this year’s judges please visit our website. We celebrate films that empower female producers, directors, writers and/or protagonists. We welcome all films that focus on women’s stories or experiences. When/Where: October 22nd-24th, 2020 Deadline: August 17th (Extended Deadline), October 1st (Notification Date) Application Fee: $9-$45 Eligibility: All films entered are required to have two or greater of the following different specified creative roles fulfilled by women: Director(s), Writer(s), Cinematographer(s), Producer(s), Composer, SFX Artist, Editor, Production Designer and/or lead talent. Any unproduced screenplay or TV pilot must be written by women.
Categories: Shorts, Student Films, Screenplays, Comedy Address: N/A Contact: catherine@femalevoicesrock.com Submission Information
Black Women in Comedy Film Festival Black Women in Comedy Festival is celebrating its 2nd Year. The Festival celebrates women in Comedy from the African diaspora. We seek comedic films centered in the Black female experience from the US and across the world. The Festival also showcases live comedy with stand up acts, sketch comedy, Improv and Musical Comedy. This two day Festival brings together #blackgirlmagic in its truest comedic form. When/Where: October 16th-18th, 2020 Deadline: August 21st (Late Deadline), August 21st (Notification Date) Application Fee: $30-$65 Eligibility: BWICF aims at sharing the comedic experiences of the women of the African diaspora. We celebrate allies showcasing us and aggressively seek to showcase many layers of our comedy. We are not monolithic. This Festival welcomes those who want to celebrate in our sisterhood, our funny and layers of comedic art.
Categories: Shorts, Student Films, Screenplays, Comedy Address: 5581 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045 United States
Contact: blackwomenincomedyfestival@gmail.com Submission Information
Black Women Film Network Summit Established in 1997, the Black Women Film Network (BWFN) was founded to prepare black women to enter the film and television industries. The organization seeks to preserve the voice of these women through film and educational programs that empower and inform. A 501(c)3 non-profit, BWFN provides student scholarships, hosts screenings and workshops, and honors individuals who have excelled in this difficult industry. Each year, BWFN hosts the BWFN Summit, a two-day cultural celebration of black women in the arts and entertainment that aims to connect key industry players with content creators. Taking place March 8th and 9th, 2019 in Atlanta, the BWFN Summit includes a Short Film Competition featuring emerging and established filmmakers. Participants will screen their film in front of a live audience and have the opportunity to host a post-screening talk-back. When/Where: October 10th-December 10th, 2020 Deadline: August 12th (Final Deadline), August 12th (Late Deadline), September 21st (Notification Date) Application Fee: $30-$65 Eligibility: Submitted shorts must be produced or directed by a Black woman or feature a Black woman in a leading role. Selected participants will be notified by BWFN staff three weeks prior to the festival. Filmmakers are allowed to submit more then one film, however each film will require a separate entry fee. Films cannot exceed thirty minutes running time. Non-English films must have subtitles.
Categories: Shorts, Student Films, Drama, Comedy, Address: Black Women Film Network P. O. Box 311288 Atlanta, Ga. 31131
Contact: theblackwomenfilmnetwork@gmail.com Submission Information
Atlanta Women’s Film Festival The Atlanta Women's Film Festival is a live screening of short films and table read events that takes place in Atlanta, GA. This event is an amazing opportunity to promote female filmmakers, directors, writers, producers, actors, and female centered storylines to our incredibly supportive film community. There will be live screening blocks of films with Q&As with the filmmakers, table reads for the screenplays in our competition, live panels with influential women in the film industry and networking events for anyone that would like to attend. When/Where: October 3rd, 2020 Deadline: August 31st (Final Deadline) Submission Fee: $45-$100 Eligibility: You DO NOT have to be a female to submit to this festival, however, all films entered must feature a female in at least one of the following: Director, Writer, Lead Actor, Producer, Female Focused Storyline. We currently project in 1080p, 23.976. (30 fps and 25 fps are also accepted, we will convert them) .mov or .mp4 formats are accepted. Categories: Narrative Feature and Shorts, Documentary Feature and Shorts, Music Videos, Trailer, Web Series Contact: caroline@cinemalife.org Submission Information
Female Filmmakers Fuse Film Festival We celebrate both emerging and established female filmmakers during a three day jammed pack festival in Los Angeles, California! Films that will be selected will showcase the talents of what female filmmakers can and have done. But don’t let the name fool you! Men and all identifying individuals have submitted and have been official selections of the festival, and some have even won! We do not discriminate, we encourage diversity, equality and inclusion; which has been lacking in this industry. If you support that, WE support you! When/Where: November 6th-8th, 2020 Deadline: August 31st, 2020 (Extended Deadline), October 24th, 2020 (Notification Date) Application Fee: $15-$65 Eligibility: The film must feature a female lead in the production aspect; producer, director, cinematographer and or writer. The film can have male roles in production, but the major key crew members must be female. We are currently only taking online submissions. Categories: Shorts, Features, Web Series, Student Films Address: N/A Contact: femalefilmmakersfuse@gmail.com Submission Information
Fem.Cine.Anarchy Film Festival Fem.Cine.Anarchy is a free admission, popup screening that celebrates diverse, intersectional, edgy films directed by women. Presented during the month of September, Fem.Cine.Anarchy was created to coincide with #Scalarama and #DirectedbyWomen's Worldwide Film Viewing Party. When/Where: September 17th, 2020 Deadline: August 7th (Late Deadline), August 14th (Notification Date) Application Fee: $5-$10 Eligibility: Fem.Cine.Anarchy seeks provocative and edgy, *narrative short* films of no longer than 15 minutes, directed by female-identified persons and featuring female-identified main characters. No nonfiction or documentary films will be considered. Male protagonist-led films will not be considered. This event puts the focus squarely on narrative fiction films and female voices and vision. You must be 18 years of age or older to submit a film. Entries can be from any year as long as they are no longer than 15 minutes total running time (including credits). Entries should not be available online to the general public. By submitting your work, you guarantee that your entry is your original work, and does not infringe on the copyright or other rights of other people. You further guarantee that all listed creators have authorized submission to Fem.Cine.Anarchy. If selected, you agree to allow Fem.Cine.Anarchy to screen your film in public when the popup event is scheduled. Reminder: this is a popup event, generally held outdoors during September. Dates are changeable and dependent on venue availability and weather conditions. By submitting your film, you also guarantee that you have no distribution agreements that would disallow us to screen your film as described. Until dates and venues are confirmed on our website, please note that dates and venues are subject to change.
Categories: Shorts, Student Films Address: Slab 25 Preble Street Portland, Maine 04101 United States
Contact: gitgoproductions@gmail.com Submission Information
Women In Horror Film Festival The Women in Horror Film Festival was founded in late 2016 by filmmakers Vanessa Ionta Wright and Samantha Kolesnik. We are a filmmaker and screenwriter focused festival dedicated to celebrating and showcasing women creatives in genre film, as well as promoting inclusion and diversity in order to foster an equal and level playing field. Winners in select categories will receive a truly one-of-a-kind "Lizzie" trophy. Each trophy is hand-painted ensuring that no two Lizzies are exactly alike. Winners in all categories will be awarded and announced live at the event. ALL Finalists will receive 2 full weekend passes to the event which include all parties, screenings, workshops, and panels. When/Where: February 25th-27th, 2021 Deadline: October 1st (Extended Deadline), December 1st (Notification Date) Application Fee: $11.25-$40 Eligibility: All films entered are required to have 3 or greater of the following different specified creative roles fulfilled by women: (Director(s), Writer(s), Cinematographer(s), Producer(s), Composer, SFX Artist, Editor, Production Designer and/or lead talent). Any unproduced screenplay or TV pilot must be written by or co-written by a woman. Categories: Shorts, Feature, Student Films Address: Contact: wihfilmfest@gmail.com Submission Information
Black Muslim Girl Fly Film Festival The Black Muslim Girl Fly Film Festival (BMFF) is an annual one-day event of film showcases that profile stories by Black Muslim Girl filmmakers and creative talent in the film, television and digital space. Originally founded in February 2018 with the purpose of creating a platform to showcase film content by Black Muslim women filmmakers, BMFF is also designed to create opportunities to network with industry professionals and cultivate community among Black Muslim Girls in film around the world. When/Where: December 13th, 2020 Deadline: September 20th (Regular Deadline), October 20th (Late Deadline), November 20th (Extended Late Deadline), November 23rd (Notification Date) Application Fee: $18.75-$55 Eligibility: You (or someone on the project's above-the-line OR below-the-line staff) must identify as female and Black, and/OR must identify as a Muslim from the Diaspora, (non-Arab, and/or South Asian.) OR, there must be a Muslim of Color, (non-Arab, and/or South Asian) representing the Diaspora, in the film. Categories: Shorts, Feature, Student Films, Documentary, Animation Address: Contact: audaz.entertainment@gmail.com Submission Information
ONSCREEN Secrets of the Red Desert - Feature Film Logline: A 21st Century teenager finds herself transported to ancient Egypt. Roles: Audition: Online Submissions Shoot Dates/Location: Shoots TBD dates in the Los Angeles, CA and New Mexico areas. Union: SAG-AFTRA Pay: Travel, accommodations and per-diem provided. SAG theatrical rates will apply once production is officially signatory. Audition Information
Dognapped - Short Film Casting “Dognapped," a comedy that focuses on Dee, who steals her ex's dog, Rosie. “Dognapped” showcases the stories of those who are down on their luck and feel forced into their current situations. The story functions as an outlet; a way to let go of things that have already passed, learning to move on, and realizing there is only forward. Roles: Audition: Online Submissions Shoot Dates/Location: Rehearsal will most likely be virtual until further notice. Note: This project is in preliminary planning stages as budget and specific locations are finalized. Location of production will be within the Central New York region (e.g. Oswego, Syracuse, Hamilton). Union: SAG-AFTRA Pay: Professional Pay: Budget is currently under review and being finalized. Compensation is yet to be determined. Audition Information
Eleanor & Park - Feature Film Francine Maisler Casting is looking for two actors to play teenagers in the film adaptation of “Eleanor & Park”. Roles: Audition: Online Submissions Shoot Dates/Location: TBD Union: SAG-AFTRA Pay: SAG-AFTRA Student Film Agreement. Audition Information
Perfect Party - Short Film Casting "Perfect Party," a tragic comedy about Laura, a woman struggling to fit into her late 20s, told through a one day period: preparing for and trying to host a perfect party in her newly rented apartment during the start of an unexplained US domestic political/economic crisis. Roles: Laura (White;Female;24-34;Lead) Juliette (All Ethnicities;Female;23-33;Supporting) Mary (All Ethnicities;Female;23-33;Supporting) Nadia (Eastern European;Female;20-30;Supporting) Task Rabbit (All Ethnicities;All Genders;27-45;Supporting) Customer Service Representative (All Ethnicities;Female;35+;Supporting)
Audition: Online Submissions Shoot Dates/Location: Rehearses and shoots TBD, likely winter of 2020/2021. Union: SAG-AFTRA Pay: Compensation $200-2000, based on role, experience, and hours of work in rehearsals and production. Audition Information
For more OnScreen opportunities, visit Backstage.com; ActorsAccess.com; or Playbill.com. OFFSCREEN Director of Photography - Short Film We are an indie film production in Louisville, KY looking for a DP with their own crew for a short film. Even though the story takes place in the present day, we are approaching the film like it is a period piece. We’re looking for a grittiness. An evocative of a film in ‘70s New York. This is a character driven short proof of concept short. Think Sharone Meir, the DP from Whiplash. Media Coordinator – Catch Co. Catch Co. in Chicago, IL is looking for a creative, tenacious and organized team member to assist with content and influencer-related initiatives. The Media Coordinator will assist in execution of long-form content production, including pre-production, production logistics and post-production coordination. This role will also be responsible for assisting with various influencer marketing activities, including researching new influencers, assisting with proposals, contracting, tracking deliverables and reporting KPIs. Our rapid growth will require this individual to partner with a number of leaders across the marketing team and ensure we are maximizing the impact of our extensive content and influencer efforts. Type: Full Time Eligibility: 3+ years experience in a role related to media production. Understanding of influencer marketing ecosystem and strategies. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working with creative and/or production resources is highly valued, but not required. Interest in the outdoors is always a plus, but not required.
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Producer - Telemundo Telemundo Deportes is looking for an experienced and creative producer for the No. 1 sports studio show in Spanish-language TV, Titulares y Más…the late-night program at the intersection of sports news, opinion and pop culture. This position will concentrate primarily in producing the department’s late-night sports franchise, Titulares Y Más, across all linear, digital and social platforms. The Producer will also assist in similar capacities with other productions, as needed. Producers are responsible for the successful creation and execution of a show. The role of the producer is to create and arrange all editorial content for the broadcast, manage all aspects of the production. Producers also supervise show staff, and coordinate other deliverables with sales, traffic, digital, technical production and other internal teams. The producer will report to the show’s Director of Production or Executive Producer. Type: Full Time Eligibility: Seven years’ experience working in a live TV environment or ten years’ experience working in television is required. A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications and/or Broadcasting from an accredited university is required. Solid knowledge of sports content with an emphasis on Mexican and International soccer, US domestic sports, boxing and combat sports targeted for the US/Hispanic market. Candidates must be able to line produce live shows in a traditional PCR environment, and learn new production workflows, including automated PCRs. Solid editing, writing and production principals are a must. Familiarity with production and editing software, technology, formats and tools. Computer skills: INEWS, Cameo, Avid Interplay, MS Office, etc. Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish (both written and verbal), and live in the Miami, FL area.
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Video Content Producer - Austin F.C. Austin FC joined Major League Soccer in January 2019 as the League’s 27th Club. It will begin play in 2021 in a new, state-of-the-art 20,500-seat soccer stadium and public park scheduled to open during Austin FC’s inaugural season. Austin FC is seeking a proven, driven, and motivated Video Content Producer who will be responsible for leading the planning, development, management, and execution of the Club’s video content. The role will be responsible for content published across the Club’s owned and operated channels in the lead-up to the Club’s anticipated sold-out inaugural season. This unique role to help build a major league property and help establish the core identity of a globally ambitious brand from the earliest stages is a once-in-a-lifetime and career-defining opportunity. The position is based in Austin, TX. Austin was selected by U.S. News and World Report in each of the last three years as the No. 1 place in the nation to live, while Forbes placed it at the top of its “Cities of the Future” list. Type: Full Time Eligibility: The ability to think creatively, using inspiration inside and outside the soccer world. A capacity to thrive within a team environment. Experience producing, editing and publishing world-class video content. Adeptness with video production equipment and editing tools, including Adobe Premiere / Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Adobe Audition, along with a working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator. English language proficiency is essential and Spanish/English bilingual skills are a plus. Additional languages – even better. An outstanding work ethic and attention to detail. +5 years of experience in video production; past experience in sports and/or entertainment a plus. Bachelor’s Degree required.
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FUNDING National Endowment for the Humanities Media Production Grants (NEH) The Media Projects program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio, podcast, television, and long-form documentary film projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. The approach to the subject matter must go beyond the mere presentation of factual information to explore its larger significance and stimulate reflection. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development and Production. Deadline: August 8th, 2020 Application Fee: Free Eligibility: All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Contact: questions@neh.gov Application Information
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) The NYC DCLA is dedicated to supporting and strengthening New York City's vibrant cultural life. Among our primary missions is to ensure adequate public funding for non-profit cultural organizations, both large and small, throughout the five boroughs. They have many grants tailored to the needs of artists living and working in the city throughout the year. The Film Independent Camera Grant The Film Independent Camera Grant is a program for Film Independent Fellows and alumni. Film Independent will select a qualified filmmaker, on a rolling basis, who will be loaned a digital camera body (based on availability) to use for their narrative or documentary short, feature film production or web series. The grant includes an ARRI Alexa SXT Plus camera body OR a Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K. Sloan Distribution Grant The Sloan Distribution Grant is a $50,000 grant awarded by Film Independent to a film that is entering its distribution phase. Eligible films must depict themes, stories and characters grounded in real science, technology or economics. Panavision New Filmmaker Program Panavision believes in helping students and beginning filmmakers achieve their dreams. More than 25 years ago, Panavision launched the New Filmmaker Program, an ongoing grant program that loans camera packages to film schools, training programs, and independent filmmakers – at little or no charge. Panavision’s commitment to the industry's future provides student and beginning filmmakers the opportunity to work with professional grade equipment early in their careers. Cinereach Cinereach develops, produces, finances, and supports feature-length fiction, nonfiction and hybrid films crafted for the big screen. We look for projects (at any stage) that create deep and lasting impressions through story, character, or cinematic approach. We seek to work with both unknown and established filmmakers who may face creative, financial or systemic obstacles to realizing ambitious visions. Our films range widely in content and style. Please visit our Films page to review our recent work. Deadline: Rolling Application Fee: Free Eligibility: Projects eligible for consideration must be feature-length (over 60 minutes), and intended for theatrical exhibition.We do not currently consider short films (under 60 minutes), serialized or episodic work, web series, virtual or augmented reality, or other immersive/interactive work. Contact: info@cinereach.org Application Information
Catapult Film Fund Catapult Film Fund provides development funding to documentary filmmakers who have a compelling story to tell, have secured access to their story, and are ready to shoot and edit a piece for production fundraising purposes. Our mission is to enable filmmakers to develop their films to the next level at a moment where funding is hard to find. RESIDENCIESThe Fiore Center The Joseph A. Fiore Art Center at Rolling Acres Farm is a program of Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) that actively connects the creative worlds of farming, conservation and the arts. The purpose of the Fiore Art Center is to stimulate and advance the dialogue between human and environment within the context of agriculture and today’s culture at large. We hope to instill passion for preservation through the arts, create awareness and build community. We do this through exhibitions and public educational events, through research and application of ecologically sustainable farming practices and by hosting residencies for artists on a historic farm. Deadline: Ongoing Application Fee: $15 if not from Maine When: Ongoing Eligibility: All residency positions are open to emerging, mid-career and established artists/writers. Address:
97 Main Street
Maine Farmland Trust, attn. Anna Witholt Abaldo
Belfast, Maine 04915
United States Contact: 207-338-6575 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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