Grants are awarded via a merit-based review process based upon the following criteria: • Artistic Merit and Strength of Work Sample from the film under consideration;
• Readiness of Work to be Completed;
• Overall Creative Excellence;
• Distribution Plan.
The grant amount is $3,000 in cash and limited in-kind services to include:
• up to 8 hours color correction,
• up to 8 hours Design/Graphics time for the Graphics/Titles,
• up to 8 hours audio mix, and
• up to 4 hours of festival consulting provided by ReelPlan.
The film must be completed within four months of the grant being awarded. The grant will be paid in two parts – $1,500 when grant awarded and $1,500 upon completion of film.