NEXT DEADLINE: 5pm FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2011
The Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Awards scheme is the longest running short film award scheme for filmmakers in Ireland. This year the awards will provide funding for four short films to be made.
These awards are aimed at uncovering new talent and encouraging a fresh approach to filmmaking. They also act as a training ground for directors in the early stages of their careers. Over the last two decades numerous films have been made under the scheme, many of which have screened and won awards at film festivals both nationally and internationally.
Applications are initially assessed on the basis of anonymous scripts; this means that these awards provide an equal chance to all. In each round a shortlist of approximately ten projects is drawn up. Applicants are then asked to put together a production package and bring together a team for interview. Following the interviews up to two successful applicants will be offered an award per round. With two rounds in the year, this will lead to up to four new short films being produced in 2011.
Award Details:
- A maximum of two awards will be made per round with two rounds per year.
- Awards are open to drama, animation and experimental works to be completed on film or broadcast quality video.
- The award will comprise of a cash award of approximately €10,000. Successful candidates will also receive a production package with up to 5 days of production equipment hire and 3 weeks of post-production hire. (For more information on the facilities available at Filmbase please visit the website's Equipment Section).
- Some awards may be higher or lower at the discretion of the panel.
- Projects submitted should be pitched at the award scheme, with a duration and production values so that the film can be completed with the finance and production package available.
- Awards are made to the Production Company.
Application Guidelines:
Please read the following guidelines carefully
- Two copies of the script, along with one copy of the completed application form should be submitted to the Filmbase Office. (Download the application form below).
- The application form should be attached to just one copy of the script. This will have the applicant's contact details on it. The other copy should only have the title of the script on the cover page and a copy of your brief synopsis (max. 100 words) and have NO identifying contact details on it.
- Scripts should be 8 - 15 minutes in duration.
- Scripts should be formatted correctly (eg courier font, size 12 etc) See the notes below for advice on what's expected of an application.
- Applicants for the award must be fully paid up members of Filmbase as of the deadline date. You can visit the membership page for more info on how to sign up and the benefits of membership.
- If the applicant is not the author of the script they must verify copyright ownership of the script (proof of this will be required if called for interview).
- A maximum of 3 different scripts will be accepted per applicant. (Corporate members can submit up to 9 applications).
- Scripts must not be bound and should be stapled in the top left hand corner.
- Additional materials such as budgets and production notes should NOT be submitted at this time.
- Scripts will not be returned.
- Full-time students are ineligible.
- Award-winners must not apply to RTÉ for any additional funding for their project.
- All scripts will be read and a shortlist drawn up of approximately ten projects. The shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview at Filmbase with their production team.
- Principal photography must begin within three months of issue of contract.
- A final print must be delivered to Filmbase no later than six months after the start of principal photography.
- RTÉ reserves the right to two standard broadcasts in the Republic of Ireland of the finished film as per the contract. Filmbase will hold onto non-exclusive webcasting rights.
- Previous award winners are ineligible for further Filmbase/RTÉ awards for one year after the delivery of final print of the film.
The above information is provided as a guideline, full and final requirements will be outlined in full in the contract supplied to the successful applicants on receipt of an award.
Application Form & Deadlines
UPCOMING DEADLINE: 5pm FRIDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2011
All applicants must complete the following application form and include it along with two copies of their script.
Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Awards Application Form 2011 (pdf 91kb)
Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Awards Application Form 2011 (word 725kb)
Please read the above application guidelines before submitting an application for the award.
Applicants are welcome to download the application guidelines as outlined above.
If you require further information about the Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Awards please contact Clare at Filmbase by email on admin filmbase.ie (include 'Awards Query' in the subject line).
DOWNLOADS: Handy Tips for Applicants
- ADVICE FROM A SCRIPT READER (pdf)
This is a list of tips for applying for the Filmbase/RTÉ Short Film Award. Please note these are intended as a guideline only. Please make sure to read the above guidelines fully before applying for the award.
- ADVICE FROM RTÉ(pdf)
This is a list of tips useful when applying for a short film award scheme. Please note these are intended as a guideline only. Please make sure to read fully the Award Guidelines for any award scheme that you may be applying for.
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