Full name:
Email:
Date of birth:
How do you self-identify? This question is optional:
(We invite everyone to take a moment to respond to this question. Marginalized and/or underrepresented communities like BIPOC folks, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions (LGBTQ2S+), are disproportionately expected to know and reflect on their identity intersections, while others are not. We invite you to reflect on your identities and relationship to the lands that you are on and the communities you engage with and represent in an effort to affirm, honor and normalize this practice of self-identification. (An example of a person's intersections could be: white settler on unceded Coast-Salish Territory, queer, she/they pronouns, and able-bodied)
City and Province:
Co-applicant name and Date of Birth:
(If you are applying with a collaborator, please include their name here. Please note that all communications will be made with the main applicant.)
Category: Youth / Emerging
(If choosing emerging: *Please provide a brief description of how you meet the definition of, and self identify as, an Emerging Artist.)
Is this your first time making a film?

Please respond to the below questions (either by attaching: a PDF document, a pre-recorded video (10 mins max), or by selecting a 15 min meeting slot):

Working title and one sentence to describe the film (max 50 words)

A detailed synopsis of the proposed short film:
This can include: The story or concept, describing the look and feel of the film, technical aspects of film, what you hope the audience will see or experience, description of movement qualities explored, intended length, images that inspire the project, etc. (max 500 words). ** Note: if your submission is selected, films should be between 3-15 minutes in length.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your art:
What are some ideas, beliefs, and/or principles that inform your creative practice? What is important to you when you create? (max 200 words)

Describe your inspiration behind the project. Why do you wish to undertake it at this time?
Consider responding to the following questions: Why this project? Why you? Why now? How might this project and opportunity support the development of your current artistic practice? (max 500 words)

How does this film speak to or involve community?
Reflect on the communities that you are a part of and that support you. This can be a good way to expand on how you see your film reaching beyond you. We’re interested in how film can create/spark opportunities for political expression, community dialogue, and shared cultural experiences and understanding. (max 200 words)
Keep in mind the principle ‘nothing about us without us’ (Michael Masutha and William Rowland, 1993). If your proposal includes cultural themes, practices and/or knowledge outside of your own, please let us know about your relationship with such communities, and measures taken to ensure ethical practices and protocols were in place in the making of this film.

Provide a brief explanation of your plans to work with current public health restrictions to ensure a safe working environment for your production.

Applicants are welcome to include up to three links of support material for the application — the 2023 Artistic Committee will watch between 5-10 minutes of material.

• Be sure to use the notes section to explain how this material relates to your proposal and/or practice!

• Support material can include: links to test footage or past projects, mood boards, storyboards, scripts, treatments, photos etc…

Biographies of main creative personnel. Include full names, pronouns, dates of birth, and their role(s) in the project. (max 1 page)

Proposed detailed budget and timeline.

• Grants of $3000 will be awarded, plus up to $1500 in equipment/facility rental costs (at non-member rates) via our commissioning fund production partners.

• Be sure to include your facility and equipment rental needs—depending on where you’re located, please visit the Cineworks (Vancouver), CSV (Toronto) or CSIF (Calgary) website to see a list of their available equipment and facility rentals.

• When creating your budget, be sure to show how you will utilize the full funding. We want to see how the $3000 and in-kind equipment/facility rental costs can support your creation!

Budget Template: here is a budget template you can use to support your application.

Optional: 1 signed letter of support from an established artist or professional in your field who can speak to your experience and past work.