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Application Process

 The Screen Ashford Short Film Competition is an exciting new talent development scheme that will offer four commissioning opportunities for Kent-based Filmmakers to make creatively driven short films in and around Ashford.

OFFER to FILMMAKERS

• 4 Short Film Commission at £3,000 each
• Applications open to Filmmakers based in Kent
• Films are expected to be around 3 mins long and must be shot in the Ashford area.
• Films should be story driven and may be on any theme or style.
• Each film will have development and production support from Screen South.
• Each Filmmaker will have an Exec Producer to support them.

Who can apply?

We are looking for Ashford and Kent-based talent with strong creative ideas and a drive to create and deliver their commissions. We welcome proposals from Filmmakers of all backgrounds, particularly those who those who are currently underrepresented in the screen industries. You must be over 18 and live or work in Kent. Your proposed Film must be shot in the Ashford area.  Please see map below.

What ideas are we looking for?

We’re open to creative and thought-provoking ideas for new works that are fresh and innovative proposals for short films. Tonally, they can be serious, comedic, absurd, challenging, provocative, abstract or polemic. All films must be shot in and around Ashford in Kent.

We’re looking for creative filmmakers to push creative boundaries that will provide memorable and compelling viewing for audiences. For more information, please ensure you have read our Creative Brief here: (link to Film page to be inserted here)

The Process

• Submit your application via the Jotform link: Screen Ashford Short Film Competition- Application Form (jotform.com)
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a development day with Screen South and the Exec Producers. They will then be given 10 days to re-submit their developed proposals, from which the final 4 will be commissioned following final shortlist interviews.
• Each commissioned filmmaker will receive £3000 production cash, professional mentoring and support to produce their short film.
• Please indicate that you can make the film on the budget available. If you do not have a Producer on board, please let us know what resources and locations you may have access to and where you will need support.
• Filmmakers must be based in Ashford or Kent .
• If you are considering a slightly longer film with an enhanced budget, please see the creative brief for further information.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

5pm on Monday 16^th September 2024

Please click here to apply: (INSERT LINK)

If for any reason you are unable to complete the online application process, we will accept a film or audio format application. If you choose to do this, the application must answer all questions laid out in the application form and include a copy of your personal details, including a signed copy of the creative brief.

Please contact Screen South at the info@screensouth.org if you have any questions about your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Application Deadline: 5pm at 16^th September 24

If you have any further questions please get in touch.

Email: info@screensouth.org

Screen South

Digital Hub

The Glassworks

Mill Bay

Folkestone

CT201JG

Tel: 01303 259777

Incomplete or late applications will be considered ineligible and will NOT be accepted.