CALL FOR WINDOWS ON THE WORLD- 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
BACKGROUND
The Commonwealth games is an international multi-sport tournament that takes place every four years. In 2018 the commonwealth games will be hosted by Gold Coast in Australia. Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth games have been extended to include cultural festival. The Festival will be a force for good, supporting the Commonwealth Games Federation's values of Humanity, Equality and Destiny and using artistic and cultural programs to bring diverse audiences and communities together in celebration of these values.
Jerrycan Films is commissioning 7 x 10 minute films from across the Commonwealth for free outdoor screening during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. This includes a film from each of the Commonwealth regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe and Oceania with a seventh film from the host nation and state, Queensland, Australia. The short films must be made by filmmakers and artists from Australia and across the Commonwealth nations. These films need to reflect the many different places of the Commonwealth and offer a glimpse into the diverse worlds that create this global community.
As a member of Commonwealth, South Africa through the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) has partnered with Jerrycan Films to create a short 10 minute film under the theme of Connections'. Expanding on the Commonwealth Games value of Humanity.
South African filmmakers are invited to pitch a film that will embody the Commonwealth Games' values and how they relate to us as a nation. Identifying a strong character driven story that speak of place and time. The film can have a social change or political message, incorporate poetic or nonlinear forms of narrative, but must be founded in strong ideas that will engage audiences, young and old across diverse backgrounds.
PROPOSALS
We are looking for proposals for a 10 minute short film to be included in a suite of 7 short films from across the Commonwealth as part of a project called Windows on the World for the arts and cultural program, GC2018 Commonwealth Games.
Your proposal will outline a short film that explores the notion of Connection. How do we connect as human beings, what brings us together and what drives us apart?
We are looking for films that tell a broader cultural story in the context of strong, bold, engaging characters. Stories that have a sports person as a main protagonist are one option, but not a key priority of this project. The aim is for the suite of films to have a diversity of views and perspectives and at the same time demonstrate our un-deniable human connection with each other beyond border lines.
Your film must have high production values, be compelling and heartfelt. It must not be didactic, may be poetic in feel. It may also give voice to strong issues from within your country, told via amazing characters that audiences can build strong emotional connections with.
The film must be completed by 1 March 2018.
COMPULSORY APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must submit the following compulsory documentation:
CV of key management and creative team
Proposed production schedule
Showreel and/ or portfolio of work
BBEEE certificate
Original valid tax clearance certificate
Company registration document and
A fully developed project
Failure to submit any one of the compulsory documentation will render the application incomplete and therefore disqualified for consideration.
For more information / queries: nonfiction@nfvf.co.za
CLOSING DATE: 15 September 2017 by 17h00.
Applications may be submitted by email to production@nfvf.co.za by the closing date. Please ensure that the subject is titled: 2018 Commonwealth Games
References
https://www.gc2018.com/festival2018
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CALL FOR WINDOWS ON THE WORLD- 2018 COMMONWEALTH GAMES
