Professional Development Awards

This NZFC initiative offers up to 10 Professional Development Awards per year to filmmakers and film professionals across the industry. Applicants who have feature film credits in their field of expertise may apply for up to $5,000 to help cover the costs of a significant professional development opportunity.

Applicants must demonstrate how their nominated activity or attachment will help them develop their skills. Producers may apply, but not if their application falls within Producers International Travel Assistance funding parameters. Please note also that while these awards may be used to cover international master-classes and workshops, the funds are not intended to pay for general tertiary training costs.

Application requirements

Applicants should provide a proposal that contains:

·         A completed cover sheet (attached below)

·         A personal statement

·         A description of the specific opportunity for which they are applying for support

·         A letter of acceptance in relation to applications to attend a workshop or master-class

·         A letter of  commitment from the organisation or individual concerned in relation to an attachment with a professional mentor or company

·         A budget

·         A one-page CV

Sucessful applicants will be required to provide a cost report and a written report of their experiences on completion of their activity.

 

Successful applicants will receive a grant of up $5000 to assist with direct costs, travel and accommodation expenses.

Applications can be made at anytime via email to the NZFC. Please send your application in a single document to Development Coordinator Faith Dennis at faith@nzfilm.co.nz

For further information please email Faith or call (04) 382 7690.