Grant Name: New Filmmaker Program
Funding Organization: Panavision
Grant Cycle: rolling
Phone: 818-316-1000, for questions
Address:
New
Filmmaker Program
ATTN:
Mike Dallatorre
Panavision
6219
De Soto Ave.
Woodland
Hills, CA 91367
Website: http://www.panavision.com/content/education
How to Apply: Please
email your packets to:
nfp@panavision.com
Application Materials: When submitting
your proposal you should include the following:
- Cover
letter describing the status of your production, what format you intend to
shoot in and a little bit about yourself. (If you are working on a thesis
project for school, you must
submit a letter of reference from your professor on school letterhead.)
- Shooting
schedule
- Copy of
the script
- Copy of
your budget
- Resumes
and bios of all key people involved
- Contact
information (e-mail/phone number) for all key people involved
- If you are
associated with a school, include a letter of good standing on the
school’s letterhead. If you are not associated with a school, please
include a copy of your state ID
- Three line
synopsis
- Any other
material that you think will cause your proposal package to stand out
(location photos, storyboards, past work, etc.)
After receiving and reviewing your proposal, we
will contact you. We will respond as quickly as possible, but please allow at
least three weeks for an initial response.
Background:
Panavision®
has always been a company that believes in helping students and beginning
filmmakers achieve their dreams. If a camera package is available,
Panavision will often loan it to a film school or training program for little
or no rental charge. However the equipment must be insured while in the
possession of the school. Without Panavision’s generosity, students
and beginning filmmakers may never have the opportunity to work with
professional grade equipment until they start working in the industry. As
part of this philosophy, the New Filmmaker Program was started.
Panavision’s
New Filmmaker Program is an ongoing grant program that was started over 20
years ago. Panavision believes in giving new filmmakers the opportunity to
pursue their vision by donating a camera package. Without this, many young
filmmakers might feel it is impossible to complete their project. Panavision
has seen many filmmakers come through the program and continue on in a very
successful career, and in most cases they become a regular Panavision customer.
Through this program, Panavision donates the use of 16mm or 35mm motion picture
camera equipment to filmmakers who are making Public Service Announcements
(PSAs), Showcase Reels, “Low-Budget” Independent Features or any other type of
short not-for-profit project.
The
New Filmmaker Program has four 16mm and two 35mm cameras which have been set
aside from the rental pool and are permanently attached to the program. Digital
cameras may also be considered, based upon availability. These cameras are
rotated from production to production, with time allotted for camera service
and maintenance between productions.
To have your project considered for the
New Filmmaker Program, you must submit a completed proposal to the program.
This proposal is then reviewed and a decision is made as to whether or not the
proposal meets Panavision’s standards and scheduling requirements.
Other Important Information:
1)
Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program receives more proposals than we can possibly
approve. We try to accommodate as many as possible, but filmmakers must realize
that this is a competitive grant program. Submitting your project will not
automatically get you an equipment grant. As a result, we suggest a back-up
plan.
2)
GET YOUR PROPOSALS IN AT LEAST TWO MONTHS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO SHOOT! Due to the
high demand for Panavision cameras and equipment, it behooves you to plan ahead
and contact us early.
3)
The New Filmmaker Program does not discriminate as to the nature of the project
that can receive equipment grants. Any form, from experimental to documentary,
from musical to traditional narrative is welcome. Unfortunately, the cameras
cannot be used on productions shooting outside the United States. Customs laws
make transportation of cameras out of the US prohibitive.
4)
The New Filmmaker Program will not allow cameras to be used on projects that
perpetuate racial or sexual stereotypes and prejudices. Pornography is
absolutely unacceptable.
5)
Insurance must be obtained by the filmmaker from an outside insurance agent.
Students can generally have the school issue the necessary policies. This can
take several weeks to accomplish, so begin the process early. The process
varies from school to school, so check with your film department. Productions
that are not attached to a school much obtain the necessary insurance from an
independent broker. Insurance should be received two weeks prior to prep dates.
EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE BUILDING WITHOUT PROPER INSURANCE,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
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