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September 9-11 at Boise State University. Kenny Chaplin workshop, Production Assistant Training Seminar.
The perfect weekend for anyone wishing to start a career in film production. Learn what it takes to be the most sought-after production assistant in the business. REGISTER HERE.
September 12, "The Big Uneasy" at The Flicks. Director-comedian Harry Shearer, a resident of New Orleans, will unveil the real story behind the flooding of New Orleans after Katrina. "Natural Disaster? You don't know the half of it."
2011-2012 Film Grants Awarded
We received 21 applications for grants, with a nice
balance of project types from around the state. There were
documentaries, narrative features and shorts and an online learning
application. The recipients of
this year’s grants will be:
kNIFVES organization, for “Without A Ladder” Concept: Narrative Short.
Good things can come in small packages – a family holiday film from
north Idaho. Judges’ comments: “Professional growth put first”. “Warm,
fun Capra-esque story”. “Excellent mentoring plans for good workforce
training”.
Lara Media, for “The Tell-Tale Heart” Concept: Narrative Short. Edgar
Allan Poe’s famous short story. Intended as the first of a series of
classic short stories. (Received minimal funding in 2010; results
stunning enough to warrant a grant again.) Judges’ comments: “Already
completed lots of workforce development in production and will continue
with editing process.” “Several high school students were on the
crew.”
Andrew Ellis, for “Honor Among Thieves” Concept: Feature Film. A film
noir heist movie from the team that made “The Highly Contested Election
for Payette County Sheriff” and runs the i48 competition in Boise.
Judges’ comments: “Well-written script with adequate budget.”
“Well-prepared, creative and ready to go.” “Lots of workforce
development from top-notch local producers.”
Zach Voss, for “Mandrake Estate” Concept: Short Film - Comedy. A golf
course groundskeeper fights to prove his worth against a larger
company. Judges’ comments: “Innovative and creative with thorough
prep.” “Using i-48 winnings as matching funds.” “Great young team has
good growth potential.”
David Butterfield, for “The Sun Valley Story” Concept: Documentary
Feature. Celebration of the founding of Sun Valley Resort in 1936 to the
present day. Judges’ comments: “Likely to get wide distribution;
samples professional quality.” “Great, grand candidate; well
thought-out with good supporting documents.” “Very worthwhile
project”.
Seth Randal, for “Sergeant Paine” Concept: Documentary Short Film. An
Army whistleblower touches a nerve all the way to the Pentagon. Judges’
comments: “Professional budget and schedule.” “Good mentoring planned.”
“Powerful interview material with Paine.”
Total granted: $30,000.
Press Release Link
2011-2012 Film Grant Program Details
The Idaho
Film Office has announced the 2nd year of its successful film grant program. The purpose of the grant is to enable projects that will
provide valuable on-the-job crew experience to help grow the industry
in Idaho.
Eligible projects include documentary, narrative or
animated shorts or features, internet or device game design and smart
phone application design. Completion of an existing project is also
eligible.
Funding for the program is $30,000 for the 2011-2012 year;
individual projects will be funded at no more than $5000 each with 20% matching funds required. Applications are open to both individuals and nonprofit
organizations with a film industry focus.
Last year we received 19 applications and six were funded. The first project to be completed, Jens Pulver | DRIVEN, screened in Boise and successfully sold video-on-demand rights to Warner Bros for summer release. The remaining five projects funded in the 2010 cycle are in pre-production, production or post-production.
Applications for 2011-2012 are due July 8,
2011 and projects must be completed prior to December 31, 2012. Fill in
the grant application and checklist, provide all supporting documents
required (budget, script, work samples, etc.) and send in by the due
date. No electronic copies will be accepted - we need hard copies for
the judges to review.
Press Release - June, 2011 (pdf)
Idaho Film Office Grant Documents:
Choose one grant application document type:
2011 Grant Application (pdf - Fill in then print; cannot save)
2011 Grant Application (Word 2007 - Can save and fill in)
2011 Grant Application (Word 97-2003 - Can save and fill in)
Use to make sure application is complete; must be included:
2011 Grant Checklist (pdf)
Read guidelines thoroughly
2011 Grant Guidelines (pdf)
Advice to help create a winner of an application:
2011 Grant Hints & Tips (pdf)
Helpful Film Production Forms
Questions or problems? Contact Peg Owens or Diane Norton
Email upcoming events or workshops to: Peg Owens