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Roundhouse, Chalk Farm - London, United Kingdom

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Do you have an incredible short film idea? We can help you make it happen and get it screened at the Roundhouse! We’re looking to support 3 emerging filmmakers to create new short films exploring social and political issues from their unique perspectives.

About the Roundhouse Film Fund
Twice a year the Roundhouse Film Fund commissions 3 micro short films, the Film Fund support is split into two sections. Firstly the fund is an opportunity for an early career filmmaker / director to cut their teeth and create a professionally commissioned film. We support the filmmakers through the development, prep and production stages with resources, mentoring and access to kit and studios. The second section is to support the filmmaker and their producer (if they have one) to create a distribution and platforming strategy and their next career steps through mentoring, screening, contacts and platforming.

We are looking for applications from directors who are 18-25 years old. We encourage application partnerships with producers but this isn’t necessary. In order to benefit from the distribution strategy section of the fund we need producers to be 18-30 years old.

The Film Fund aims to commission and support a creative and innovative artistic approach to presenting socially relevant films that are entertaining, enlivening and inspiring for audiences. We want to offer a platform for open minded discussion, radical thinking and balance wherever possible, building on the heritage of the Roundhouse as a platform for cultural revolution.

This fund was previously known as the Roundhouse Online Film Fund. As with its popular predecessor, the fund exists to support the next generation of filmmakers in creating dynamic, experimental content, with the added bonus of providing screening opportunities at Roundhouse festivals and shows. The Film Fund is part of the Roundhouse Creative Programme for 18-25s, generously funded by the Ex-Animo Foundation. Film Fund Technical partner is VMI.

What will I get from taking part?
• £1000 production budget for you to spend on making your film
• A professional mentor with industry experience and connections, chosen to support your specific needs and ambitions.
• Additional in-kind production support from Roundhouse Staff
• Equipment: Access to the Roundhouse in-house camera, sound and lighting kit and/or loan from the kit house VMI up to an insurable value of £100,000*
• The chance to showcase your film at a public screening event programmed by The Roundhouse and then later down the line a Roundhouse supported online launch via Roundhouse channels.
• Free Roundhouse Creative Studios Membership valid for 12 months from registration
• Your film will be* submitted for the Wiggin Emerging Filmmakers Award* in Winter 2022. Winner of the award will receive £8,000 to develop their film career. The award will be facilitated by the Roundhouse. Winners will also receive mentorship and support from various industry professionals including Wiggin professionals.
• Distribution planning support and masterclasses post the screening

Who will be teaching the project?

You will need to already have all the relevant skills necessary to make your film, this is an independent study programme.
You will be paired with industry professional mentors who will be able to share their experience and advice, chosen to support your specific needs and ambitions.
Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

To be successful you will need to have a strong film idea and the skills/experience you need to make it.
We’re open to all genres of films – from narrative to animation, documentary to experimental – but the film must be under 5 minutes in duration.
Your film should be about social and/or political issues from your perspective. It should reflect the time we are living in now and identify the issue(s) which are most important to you.
Film makers need to be based in the UK.We accept applications from across the nation but please bear in mind that some of the awards resources are based in London, ie Roundhouse Studio and VMI kit house. So you will need to consider that practicality if applying from outside of London.
We can only support shoots that take place in the UK.
Key dates

Midday, Monday 23 January – Final Deadline for submission
Tue 31 January and Wed 1 Feb – Interviews
Week of 6 February – Mentoring Assessments and set ups
Mon 20 February – Production starts
Mon 15 May – Deadline for final film and blog + Stills and synopses and Trailer
Thu 8 June – Screening
July / August – Festival submission assistance
How do I apply?
  • filmmaker
  • director
  • cinematographer
  • filmmaking
  • editor

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