Short Film Production Grant with $30,000 from Sharjah Art Foundation

The Sharjah Art Foundation invites filmmakers to apply for the fourth cycle of the annual Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Short Film Production Grant within the annual Sharjah Film Platform, with winners sharing a total of $ 30,000.

About the Grant:-

• Sharjah Art Foundation invites filmmakers to apply for the fourth edition of the annual Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Short Film Production Grant. 

• For the purpose of this grant, a short film is defined as an original film with a running time of 50 minutes or less, including the credits. 

• This application is open internationally to all filmmakers and video artists. The grant recipients are expected to premiere their completed films at a future edition of the festival.

Requirements:-

• You should attach your three-minute pitch (Vimeo/YouTube links), original script, budget and production schedule when prompted.

• The video should provide the plot, setting and characters for the short film and explain why this film should be selected. The artistic approach, format and content for the three-minute video are open to interpretation; it may show the director explaining his/her vision, a trailer or a compilation of previous works, for example.

• Applicants will also be assessed on the basis of the original script they submit, their creative and technical skills along with the vision for the final film in terms of plot, genre, themes and structure.

• The budget and production schedule with a projected completion date is also necessary for this grant as this demonstrates the preparedness of the project and execution in finalising the project.

• Please note that failure to submit the pitch, script and production schedule will result in automatic disqualification.

Benefits:-

The recipients will share a total of 30,000 USD. The monetary amount and the number of awardees will be determined on a need-by-need basis.

About Sharjah Art Foundation:-

The Sharjah Art Foundation is a contemporary art and cultural foundation based in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, founded in 2009. Sharjah Art Foundation is committed to supporting the development of a flourishing arts environment in the Gulf. The activities and events of the foundation take place throughout the year and include exhibitions featuring the work of Arab and international artists, performances, music, film screenings and artist talks as well as extensive art education programmes for children, adults and families.

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