STANFORD FILM SOCIETY

FILM GRANT INFORMATION

                                                                                                                                   

 

 

-Funds

 

            The Stanford Film Society will provide funding based on a submitted budget. In the past students have received between $30.00 to $500.00 per project. All grants will be made in the context of available funds. In the event of unexpected expenses, funds may be provided on a case by case basis depending on the nature of the project and the remaining availability of funds.

            Please note that this is not a "prepaid" film grant. Based on your pre-approved budget, expenses will be refunded at the time of completion. In other words, you will not get the whole grant of money up front. Receipts should be submitted along with the finished copy of your film. Accurate records should be kept and everyone will have a budget review midway through the project, probably during the first week of Spring Quarter.

 

 

-Equipment

 

            The filmmaker should arrange access to all necessary equipment. Many resources are available at Meyer Library, including access to software-based computer editing stations.  Currently Meyer computers have both iMovie and Final Cut Pro on them.  You may also want to check with SCBN-TV which may have some equipment available to outside projects. Check around, and if you have problems, please e-mail us at  stanfordfilmsociety@email.com and we'll try to help.

            Although the film society does have equipment including digital video cameras, tripods, dollies, light kits and boom microphones; access to this equipment will be difficult because use priority is given to the members of the Stanford Filmmaker’s Workshop (SFW) who will be working under the same deadlines as the grant recipients.  If you do want to use film society equipment you are required to attend an equipment orientation and sign a liability form for any damages or theft that may occur while you use it.

 

                                   


FILM SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

 

-Timeline

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-Review Criteria

 

            Proposals will be evaluated on the creativity/intrigue of the project as well as the scope of the project (is it realistic within the timeframe and guidelines?) and the applicant's background. Although applicants do not need to have had prior filmmaking experience, some familiarity with technical aspects will be an element of consideration.  Prior film or video work will also be reviewed although it is not required.

            In the first round, applicants will be reviewed exclusively on their application packet. Selected applicants will then be notified and interviewed during the final decision process.

            Please note that only individuals who are currently registered students of Stanford University (undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral) are eligible to apply for a film grant.  ASSU & OSA financial guidelines for special fee groups prevents SFS from awarding grant money to individuals who are not currently registered students of Stanford University.  However, groups of individuals may compose a single “applicant”; and in those cases, only the lead or “point” person for the group need be a currently registered student of Stanford University.

 

 

-Project Proposal Requirements

 

**All required project proposal materials should either be bound together via staple, paper clip, or paper hole fasteners; or placed together in a binder or folder.

 

  1. Cover Page: One page which includes your working title, one or two sentences summarizing your project, the anticipated final length and the formats in which the project will be shot and delivered for screening. Also include and your address, phone number, and e-mail.

 

  1. Application: Form included below.

 

  1. Treatment / Script: See description below.

 

            Narrative shorts: Please submit a written description of your film in script or story outline format. Standard screenwriting format is appreciated but not required; the reader should be able to visually imagine your film. Please include a description of both the visual and aural style that you hope to employ.  Providing storyboards is often a great way to help us get a better feel for your film.

            Documentary/Experimental shorts: Please submit a treatment – a detailed and specific description of the way that your film will unfold. In the case of documentaries this may be the way you generally anticipate it will unfold. Discuss how you hope to structure your material and address the style -- both visual and aural -- you hope to employ. The reader should be able to "see" your film. Depending on the nature of your project, you may want to include a short section with some contextual background information on your subject matter.

            Animated shorts: Depending on the nature of your project, you may choose to describe your animation according to either the “Narrative” or “Documentary/Experimental” guidelines.

 

(Hint: Don’t be vague.  Present us with something we can evaluate.)

 

  1. Production Plan: A breakdown of the logistics involved in the production: such as crew, locations, and equipment needed; anticipated travel requirements, casting and managing of actors and extras, editing facilities to be used, etc. Documentary proposals should definitely list possible interview subjects (if necessary), and planned locations for shooting (if necessary). If possible, a production schedule/timeline would also be a welcome addition.

 

  1. Budget: An itemized budget covering all anticipated expenses, and separated into "Preproduction/Research", "Production" and "Post Production" categories.  Please don't forget all equipment and/or prop rental costs, tape stock expenses, and location or copyright permission fees.

 

 

-Where to Turn It In

 

Submissions should be turned in at the SFS office. The SFS office is located at 419 Arguello Way, off Serra Street and behind the Toyon eating clubs. Alternately, you may e-mail the submission to Tracy Vo, the 2006 Film Grant chair at: Tracy-Vo@stanford.edu. However, a paper copy is preferred.  If you respond by e-mail, but you also have supplementary material (VHS tapes, etc), please bring them to the designated application drop off mentioned above and make sure you label them clearly.  Your "working title" is the best way to track your project so please write that on all submitted materials. Supplementary materials may be arranged for return to owner after final decisions have been made.

 

 

-When to Turn It In

 

Wednesday, January 26, 2006 by 5:00 pm

 

                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANFORD FILM SOCIETY

FILM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

                                   

 

 

Project Working Title:

 

 

Applicant 1 (full name):

 

Year in school (e.g. junior, co-term, 2nd yr masters, etc.) & dept.:

 

---for co-directors or groups---

 

Applicant 2 (full name):

 

Year in school & dept.:

 

 

Applicant 3 (full name):

 

Year in school & dept.:

 

 

Applicant 4 (full name):

 

Year in school & dept.:

 

 

Lead person(s) for project:

 

SUID(s) #

 

Address(es):

 

Phone(s):

 

E-mail(s):

 

 

The above person(s) acknowledge(s) that he/she is a currently registered student in good standing at Stanford University.

 

Signature(s):

 

Date:

Optional supplementary material to include:

 

  1. Resume(s).

 

  1. Work sample(s). This could include, but is not limited to:

 

  1. Recommendations.