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DIVERSITY INITIATIVE

The ABC Disney Diversity Program has a proven track record of cracking open the door to Hollywood for talented minority writers. In this program writers become employees of Disney -ABC Television Group, earning a salary of $50,000 per year plus benefits. The program is designed to expose deserving writers to key executives, producers and literary representatives in an effort to develop a writer’s career. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a current programming or development executive and create spec scripts for the current broadcast season. The ultimate goal is to prepare writers for full-time staff positions in the television division.

NBC Diversity Initiative for Writer

NBC boasts of cultivating diversity within its writing staffs on Primetime Series. But the network takes it a step further by funding diverse staff writer positions for all scripted NBC primetime series. The NBC Diversity Initiative for Writers feeds the pool of staff writers. The initiative provides writers the opportunity to have their work read and evaluated with the hope that it will open the door to a future relationship with NBC.

The Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship was developed to broaden the network’s outreach efforts. It is designed to attract and develop staff writers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. There is a salaried position for up to one year offering hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas in both live action and animation television. This fellowship allows writers an opportunity to nurture relationships with creators, network executives, line producers, head writers, showrunners and story editors.

When Robert Dinero launched the Tribeca Film Festival, inclusion was key. Tribeca All Access (TAA) fuels that philosophy by providing both established and emerging filmmakers with unprecedented access to industry professionals. It offers fledgling filmmakers an opportunity to establish contacts, gain knowledge and develop the confidence needed to make their films. TAA gives grants, one-on-one meetings with industry representatives, career development workshops and informational panels to ten exceptional filmmakers from under-represented communities.

The Urbanworld Film Festival partnered with BET to launch a search for the top screenwriters of color. BET is offering hopefuls an opportunity to present TV length film scripts to be considered for airing. These scripts must present an original idea for a potential TV series and be between 35 and 45 pages in length. The writer of the best script will receive a grand prize of $5,000.

DIRECTING

Disney/ABC Directing Program

Launched in 2001, the Disney/ABC Directing Program focuses on increasing the number of episodic directing opportunities on ABC series for women and minorities and is one of the longest running programs of its kind in the entertainment industry. The Los Angeles-based program affords selected participants the opportunity to shadow veteran episodic directors. Participants will be paid $1,000 per week to shadow a DGA director on an episode from prep to post. The duration of the individual’s participation is at the discretion of ABC executives, executive producers and/or episodic directors.

The submission period for the Directing Program opens the first Monday in October of odd calendar years and closes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. When the submission period is open, applications are available on the Disney/ABC Directing Program website.

Fox Global Directors Initiative

The Fox Global Directors Initiative (FDI), established in July 2014, will bring 20 selected participants to Fox Studios in Los Angeles, CA to take part in a four-to-six week directors lab, where they will attend interactive lab sessions with showrunners, directors, and creative executives from various Fox productions. Out of the 20 participants, five will then be invited to become FDI Fellows and will receive a mentor within the Fox organization, a fellowship stipend, a grant to develop and direct a three to five minute short, and the opportunity to be considered for a deal with a Fox entertainment business.

FDI is by nomination only. Nominations can be made by agencies, management companies, and a select number of organizations.

HBOAccess Program

HBOAccess is a program that provides project development, mentorship, and master classes to diverse directors. Selected candidates will be paired with an HBO development executive who will serve as his/her mentor throughout a four-week session in June, and HBO will provide a series of Master Classes taught by HBO executives and creative talent. At the end of the four-week session, filmmakers will be given a budget to create short form content for HBO to be shot in late summer.

Upon completion of the development process, each project will be considered for production as a 10-15 minute film or a series of webisodes to air on various HBO platforms including, but not limited to HBOGo, HBO service, HBO’s Youtube channel, HBO.com, film festivals, charity screenings, and other outlets.

http://www.hbo.com/hboaccess/

NBC Universal Directing Fellowship

The NBC Universal Directing Fellowship program is designed to take directors accomplished in their respective fields (features, commercials and/or music videos) and have them work alongside episodic television directors. While in the program, directors are assigned to shadow up to three episodes of one (or more) NBCU scripted show from production prep to post. The director is responsible for working alongside the show's director(s) in every aspect of a director's responsibilities.

http://www.nbcunitips.com/directing-fellowship-program/

Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors Program

The SPT Diverse Directors Program, established in May 2014, will bring 20 semi-finalists to the Sony Lot in Culver City, CA to take part in an intensive episodic directing workshop and attend networking events with industry professionals. Three finalists will then be invited to shadow episodic directors on various series and will be provided a weekly stipend when actively shadowing. Participants may be invited back to direct an episode of a scripted SPT series the following season.

www.sptdiversedirectors.com

Warner Bros. Director Workshop

The Warner Bros. Directors’ Workshop is designed to give aspiring and diverse directors the chance to break into primetime TV. Launched in 2014, the workshop aims to prepare directors from other disciplines — feature films, music video, commercials — for the transition to episodic TV. A 12-week master class teaches the skills essential for excelling through pre-production, shooting, and post-production. Additional optional components include cinematography workshops, acting classes and the opportunity to shadow directors on an episode of a WBTV show.

http://directorsworkshop.warnerbros.com/

SCREENWRITING

CAPE New Writers Fellowship

CAPE New Writers Fellowship is dedicated to discovering and nurturing Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and talents. Each accepted writer will participate in an intensive 6-week program consisting of seminars, workshops, and writing labs taught by top industry writers, producers, agents and executives to empower them with the tools they need to succeed as a professional writer in film and television. Each writer or writing team receives a $1,500 stipend.

http://capeusa.org/cnwf-cape-new-writers-fellowship/

The CBS Diversity Institute/Writers Mentoring Program

This program links aspiring writers with mentors from the ranks of CBS Network and CBS Paramount Studio executives. Also, writers are mentored by producer mentors from series airing on CBS. Additionally, there are weekly sessions with successful writers, producers and show runners examining in very specific and practical terms many aspects of the experience of being a television writer in Hollywood.

http://diversity.cbscorporation.com/page.php?id=23

Film Independent, Project Involve

Dedicated to increasing cultural diversity in the film industry by cultivating the careers of under-represented filmmakers. The program, which runs from October through June, offers a combination of one-on-one mentorships, filmmaking workshops, community screenings, and job placement. Additionally, Project: Involve Fellows receive a complimentary one-year membership to Film Independent.

https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/project-involve/

Film Independent, Screen Writers Lab

Designed to help screenwriters to improve their craft and develop their voice as writers. In this seven-week program, participants meet two nights each week to discuss their scripts and meet with industry professionals. Each lab participant also has one-on-one meetings with two lab advisors, who read and provide notes on the participants' scripts. Past instructors include Mardik Martin, Jeff Stockwell, Howard Suber, Barbara Turner, and Lee David Zlotoff.

https://www.filmindependent.org/programs/artist-development/screenwriting-lab/

FOX, Writer's Initiative

A writers' initiative designed to identify diverse writers for various staff position on Fox series.

http://variety.com/t/fox-writers-intensive/

NBC, Writers on the Verge

Writers on the Verge is a 10-week program focused on polishing television writers and readying them for a staff writer position on television shows. We are looking for writers who are “almost there,” and just need that final bit of preparation with their writing and personal presentation skills. The program consists of two, three hour, night classes weekly, held at NBC in Burbank.

http://www.nbcunitips.com/writers-on-the-verge/

NHMC Writers Program

The National Hispanic Media Coalitions Writers Program is not for beginners. It is for those writers who can write at least one half-hour comedy or one-hour dramatic television script in English within a five-week period of time. During the program each participant is expected to complete at least one script by the end of the five-week session, which will then be read by network executives. Those writers whose scripts show promise will be interviewed and mentored by the network executives with the idea of placing them on a show.

http://www.nhmc.org/writersprogram

Sundance Feature Film program

The Sundance Institute Feature Film Program (FFP) is dedicated to developing and nurturing the next generation of leading edge narrative feature filmmakers through its unique system of creative residencies, resources, and advisory support. For the past 30 years, the Program has championed many of the world’s groundbreaking independent filmmakers by encouraging a rigorous creative process with a focus on original and deeply personal storytelling. By providing tailored year-round support to pioneering filmmakers, the FFP has become a model for supporting artists around the world.

http://www.sundance.org/programs/feature-film/

Sundance Native Film program

The Native Program has built and sustained an Indigenous film circle. The circle of our work begins by scouting for and identifying Native American and Indigenous artists, bringing them through the mechanisms of support at Sundance Institute to get their work made and shown, then bringing the filmmakers and their work back to native lands. The Native Lab Fellowship is a vital part of supporting Native filmmakers full-circle. Four projects are selected annually for the Fellowship from a national competition and supported in two phases over the course of a year.

http://www.sundance.org/programs/native-film/

Sundance Episodic Story Lab

Sundance Institute’s Episodic Story Lab will provide independent and underrepresented writers the opportunity to learn how to develop stories and characters that play out over multiple episodes, working in a setting where they can hone their writing skills and gain insight into navigating the business with accomplished creative and strategic mentors. Our world-renowned Screenwriters Lab will serve as a model as we identify and develop new writers, compelling stories, and showrunners/creators for the burgeoning opportunities for episodic storytelling on all platforms.

http://www.sundance.org/programs/episodic-story-lab/

Tribeca All Access

It's a simple premise that has achieved great success in less than three years: provide unheralded and established filmmakers with unprecedented access to industry professionals, giving them the contacts and confidence they need to make their movies. For industry representatives, TAA is a place to meet exceptionally talented filmmakers, find new and exciting scripts covering a range of genres and budgets, and get a first look at new documentary works-in-progress.

http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/taa/

The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment Writing Fellowship

The Walt Disney Studios and ABC Entertainment Television Group, in partnership with the Writers Guild of America, West, are currently running the 17th year of the Writing Fellowship program. This program is designed to identify and employ a diverse pool of creative writing talent. We offer Fellowships in the feature film and television areas. No previous experience is necessary; however, completed writing samples are required for admission to this program. The program is an intensive experience that involves workshops, seminars and personalized mentorship with creative executives from ABC Entertainment Television Group, ABC Studios (formerly Touchstone Television), Disney Channel, ABC Family and Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group. Fellows will receive a flat $50,000 annualized salary for a one-year period.

http://www.disneyabctalentdevelopment.com/

Women in Film Mentoring Circles

Women in Film Mentoring Circles establish a safe and open environment to discuss issues relating to career objectives. Mentors and Mentees are expected to maintain mutual respect, honesty and confidentiality at all times. Circles are groups of eight WIF members who meet six times a year with two mentors, each of whom has significant experience in the entertainment industry.

http://womeninfilm.org/become-a-member/

PRODUCING

Produced By Conference

The eighth annual Produced By Conference is set for June 4th and 5th, 2016, and will be hosted by Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The Produced By Conference, a signature event of the PGA, showcases influential decision-makers in the entertainment industry who represent the best of the vibrant and diverse Hollywood creative community working in film, television, and digital.

http://producedbyconference.com/la2016/

The PGA has decided to extend a special offer to AFI. If there’s a group of 5 or more who will attend, they will offer a $399/person rate.

There is also an option to volunteer one day and attend the other, free of charge. If you’re interested in volunteering, please email [email protected].

Producers Guild Power of Diversity Producers Workshop

Advance your project through master classes on the art and business of creative producing with renowned professionals in films, television and new media. The ten selected applicants are supported with one-on-one mentoring by PGA producers at their headquarters in Beverly Hills.

http://www.producersguild.org/?page=pga_diversity

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Conservatory News

AFI CONSERVATORY OUTREACH: YOUNG WOMEN IN FILM

Two years ago, our Fellows thought to start a partnership with a local High School in which our Fellows would teach storytelling and filmmaking to a few young women who were interested. The program (which included Fellow-led workshops and lectures) lasted about 5 weeks and the end result was that they were able to shoot their own stories and present them in a final screening to their peers.

This year, with the help of DWW and the Institute. The Office of Fellow Affairs is expanding on this great opportunity and have partnered with the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation (thank you to DWW!) who has helped us find another school to participate! We’ve turned this into a seven-week, hands-on program where high schoolers are writing, directing, shooting, editing, and premiering their own short films!

Many thanks to all the Fellows and Alumni who supported and contributed to this great program!

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AFI Conservatory Artistic Director James L. Brooks hosted Screenwriting Fellows, and their Discipline Head Anna Thomas, for a unique opportunity on the Fox lot. Screenwriters sat with THE SIMPSONS executive producer Brooks, and producers and writing staff of the show, as they listened to a cast table read of the first draft of a new episode.

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Watch this video featuring AFI Conservatory Alums Mia Niebruegge (Class of 2016) and Jane Hollon (Class of 2016), who have a spot now playing on the big screen in Regal Cinemas nationwide as part of the 2017 Coca-Cola and Regal Films Program!!!

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Fellow Affairs Resources

Immigrants and Immigration: A Guide for Entertainment Professionals is a resource for writers, producers, directors, and creators in the entertainment industry who are crafting narratives about the immigrant experience in our country today. With immigration policies and topics of importance constantly changing, the immigration landscape can be difficult to navigate.

The guide is a 19-page brief that defines key terms (“blanket waiver,” “mixed-status family”) and breaks down current key issues in immigration law, including the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the U visa for victims of violent crimes.

The full guide can be downloaded here at: https://defineamerican.com/ent/guide/

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A Resource Guide for Fellows on Sexual Misconduct is available in our office. This booklet informs you of our policies and procedures regarding sexual harassment, assault and violence. There are resources included in this booklet to help survivors of sexual assault as well as additional resources in the area.

Please stop by for a copy!

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A Message on the Repeal of DACA

AFI Fact Sheet Regarding Rescission of DACA

The Drumpf Administration announced on September 5, 2017, that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been rescinded and no new applications will be approved.

Limited renewals of DACA status will be allowed as detailed below. However, unless the protections afforded by DACA are restored in a timely way by Congress, many members of our community will be significantly impacted by this decision.

The following fact sheet is designed to help you understand what the DACA repeal means and how it affects you.

DACA APPLICATIONS AND RENEWALS

DACA initial requests and associated applications for Employment Authorization Documents that have been accepted by DHS before September 5, 2017, will be processed on a case-by-case basis. New DACA applications filed on or after this date will be rejected.

If your DACA status or associated Employee Authorization Documents expire prior to March 5, 2018, and you wish to renew them for another two-year term, you must submit a renewal application to DHS by October 5, 2017. Renewal applications will be processed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If your application is renewed, it will remain in place until it expires.

If your DACA status or Employee Authorization Document expires on or after March 6, 2018, you will not be allowed to renew your application; however, your DACA status and Employee Authorization Document will remain valid until their expiration date.

ENROLLMENT, TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID

AFI enrollment and tuition policies are not based on DACA status and will not be impacted if DACA is repealed. For more information about financial aid programs, click here.

TRAVEL

Previously a DACA recipient who sought to temporarily leave and re-enter the United States for humanitarian, educational, or employment purposes was required to apply for advance parole. This is no longer the case and no new applications for advance parole will be approved following DHS’s September 5, 2017, DACA repeal.

If you are out of the country on advance parole, DHS advises that you should be allowed to return so long as you strictly comply with the validity period on the previously approved application.

Be further advised, however, that the September 5, 2017 DHS action on DACA states that U.S. Customs and Immigration retain the authority “it has always had and exercised in determining the admissibility of any person presenting at the border and the eligibility of such persons for parole.”

If you require assistance, you should consult with legal counsel. A list of nonprofit organizations that provide free legal services to immigrants residing in California can be found here.

SUPPORT

Support services are available and are ready to assist students in need. For available AFI support services, please contact Fellow Affairs at [email protected]

If you are in need of legal support services, many nonprofit organizations in your area provide legal services free of charge to immigrants residing in California. A comprehensive list of these legal providers can be found here. AFI also has worked with immigration attorneys and will be more than happy to bring an immigration attorney on campus to answer questions you may have.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Submitting a Complaint Form

Fellow Affairs will now be handling Fellow Complaints through the Fellow Complaint Form. This form is meant to provide a more direct method for Fellows wishing to voice their concerns and to create an archival record that could be used to determine and assess progress at AFI.

If you’d like to submit a complaint, please follow the instructions below:

1. Visit Fellow Affairs (WB105) and ask Jonathan (Director, Fellow Affairs) or Sam (Coordinator, Fellow Affairs) to give you a complaint form:

or if neither one is in the office, please grab the form from the purple folder behind Sam’s desk:

2. Please fill out the complaint form - be as specific as possible:

3. After you’re done, please drop your form into the Complaint Form Dropbox mounted on the wall near Jonathan’s door:

That’s it!

Fellow Affairs would like to thank Steven Crawford (PRO, Class of 2017) and Allie Schultz (CIN, Class of 2017) for their assistance in our visual step-by-step guide.

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Crisis Resources

The holiday season can be a difficult and stressful time for many. That's why it's so important to stop and listen to your own needs, too. If you’re in crisis, there are options available to help you cope. Please remember that healing, hope and help can happen - here are some ways to get support.

HOTLINE

For confidential support available 24/7 for everyone in the United States, call 1-800-273-8255.

FIND A THERAPIST/SUPPORT GROUP

Stop by Fellow Affairs if you would like to sign up for individual, short-term counseling. Additionally, we can refer you to services or you can find them using the SAMHSA Mental Health Providers Directory at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

BUILD AND USE A SUPPORT NETWORK

Support networks are essential to dealing with stressful problems - and Fellow Affairs can be a part of that network! Support networks come in different shapes and sizes, but remember to always:

1) Express Yourself

2) Keep an Open Mind

3) Show Appreciation

MAKE A SAFETY PLAN

A safety plan is designed to guide you through a crisis. As you continue through the steps, you can get help and feel safer. A great template for a safety plan can be found on: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/

Please reach out to us at Fellow Affairs should you need any assistance - we'd be more than happy to help!

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Sliding Fee Counseling Centers in Los Angeles Area

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FELLOW DISCOUNTS

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1. Create an account at https://shop.ep.com

2. Go to the Movie Magic Scheduling (or Budgeting) Product Page: https://shop.ep.com/movie-magic-scheduling-6 - select from the drop-down menu: “Academic Edition $185”

3. Use your .edu email address – or -

Upload pdf of current student/faculty ID –or-

Upload pdf of current schedule with student and school name on it

4. “Add to Cart”

5. Repeat #2 for the other Movie Magic Software

6. Proceed to “Checkout”

7. Enter your coupon code and “Add Coupon” – the price should reduce to $149 – if it does not – “Update Cart”

8. “Order Now” and complete all information requested

9. Receive license(s) via email

If you have difficulty completing the transaction, please contact [email protected] or call 818-955-6399.

After receiving your new license(s) if you have trouble installing or activating, please contact [email protected] or call 818-955-6300.

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WeTransfer PRO

Did you know WeTransfer.com provides AFI Fellows with a free WeTransfer Plus account? This is a $120 value.

Click Here To Start Your Plus

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To purchase Final Draft 10 Educational at a discounted student price, please click here.

Use this special discounted code: 158DR3

You will need to prove you are a Fellow with a copy of your enrollment or class schedule.

For more information, please contact Mark Whitney at [email protected].

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Opportunities

GRANTS: STUDENT PRODUCTION GRANTS

Past Recipients:

https://www.caucusfoundation.org/recipients/grant_recip_past.html Grants are now open to all students enrolled in an accredited school: Purpose of the Grants: To assist worthy students in completing their student thesis film, TV program, video or interactive projects. The award will provide completion money after other means of fundraising have been exhausted. This program is intended to combat the lack of diversity in content and creative people in our industry.

Rationale for the Grants: The Caucus recognizes its responsibility to take action to promote diversity behind the camera in our industry. We look to the accredited film, television, media programs at our universities and colleges as the source of the talented writers, directors and producers of the future. While scholarships are becoming more and more plentiful, support for students in completing their portfolio project is scarce. These projects serve as a calling card for entry in the industry. Further, the selection and identification process will, of itself, validate and recognize young talent and provide a source of mentors as they make the transition from student to industry professional. Eligibility: Applicants must be registered in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program that requires the student to complete a thesis project in film, television program, video or interactive project for their degree and must be either the producer or director of the film. Applicant must also be a US Citizen. The student must be enrolled at an accredited University, College or Conservatory at time of submission or has graduated within three months of the due date of application.

Submissions: May be a structured film as currently understood, or TV Program of any genre i.e. game show, reality program, situation comedy, variety program, documentary or any commonly produced form in contemporary broadcasting including webisodes.

Criteria for selection for an Award: Demonstrated financial need. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be given extra consideration.The creative strength of the project as determined by the selection committee.The completeness and feasibility of the production plan.The completeness and reliability of the financing plan. Additional weight will be given to students who have demonstrated diligence in fundraising from other sources including in-kind contributions.Foreign language films must have English subtitles.Amount of Award: The award can range from $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000 based on the completion needs of the individual project. However, no one grant can amount to more than 40% of the amount awarded at that session.

Timing of Awards: Awards will be made twice a year: January 15th for Round 1 and June 1st for Round 2.

Application Procedure: Students must submit all materials by January 15th for Round 1 and June 1st for Round 2. Apply online at http://goo.gl/forms/qkDISJPfFE. Information necessary to apply online will be:

ApplicationStoryline Synopsis or Program Idea (2-3 sentences)A Final Script, TV Production Script or Treament for DocumentaryFinal BudgetCurrent Expenditure & Costs to complete budgetFinancing PlanShooting/Post ScheduleCrew list and Student Status of eachRough Cut on a video file (H.264 format). Since the grant is to assist in completion monies for your film, a rough cut is required.

Applicant Statement of IntentionProof of Financial need University, College or ConservatoryFaculty/Mentor Letter of Support on letterheadTransfer of Funds: Funds or in-kind services will be transferred to the student based upon certification by the teacher/mentor that agreed upon markers have been reached (i.e. start of principal photography, completion of photography, locked cut or delivery of answer print or program status, pre-production, post production, editing, sweetening, mix).

Prints: Award winners must supply the Caucus Foundation with three DVDs of the completed/final project AND a video file (H.264 format) which the Caucus will be able to screen at Caucus or Caucus Foundation events.

Credit: The Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors Foundation and any other Endowment/Named Fund will have a credit on the film as a financial supporter in size and prominence compatible with its contribution to the total funding. Application Information: http://goo.gl/forms/qkDISJPfFE

Compression Guidelines for Rough Cuts: Codec: H.264: Caucus accepts most major video codecs, but for best results we recommend using H.264. If you're uploading High Definition (HD) video, choose the High Profile H.264 setting instead of Main Profile. Advanced H.264 settings: To make your uploads extra smooth, choose the following advanced settings whenever possible. Closed GOPCABAC (to reduce your file size)Codecs that will not work: G2M2, G2M3, Canopus HQFrame rate: 24, 25, or 30 FPS (Constant): frame rates of 24 (or 23.976), 25, and 30 (or 29.97). It's best to encode your final video at the same frame rate as your footage. If there is an option for key frames, choose the same value you used for frame rate. Important: Always choose "constant" frame rate instead of "variable" frame rate.Bit rate: 2,000 - 5,000 kbit/s (SD) / 5,000 - 10,000 kbit/s (720p HD) : Bit rate (aka data rate) controls both the visual quality of the video and its file size. In most video editors, this is measured in kilobits per second (kbit/s). When you have the option, choose a "variable" bit rate and set the target to at least 2,000 kbit/s for standard definition (SD) video or 5,000 kbit/s for HD.Resolution: 640 pixels wide (SD) or 1280 pixels wide (HD): Common resolutions for SD video include 640 x 480 px (4:3 aspect ratio) and 640 x 360 px (16:9 aspect ratio). The most common setting for HD video is 1280 x 720 px (16:9 aspect ratio). 1920 x 1080 px is the most common resolution for 1080p video.

Audio Settings: Audio Codec: AAC-LC (Advanced Audio Codec) For best results, we recommend using AAC-LC (low complexity) for the audio codec. Data rate: 320 kbit/s For best results, encode your audio at constant rate of 320 kbit/s.

Sample rate: 48 kHz For best results, set your audio sample rate to 48 kHz. If your working setting is already less than or equal to 48 kHz, leave it as is. Inquiries: For speed of response we strongly urge that questions or inquiries be directed to the Foundation at [email protected].

For indie filmmakers that need help starting or completing their film, the Spring 2019 Roy W. Dean Film Grant is now accepting submissions. Celebrating its 27th year, the Roy W. Dean Film Grant is awarded to a unique film that contributes to society. Winner will receive $3,500 cash and $30,000 in film production services to shoot and finish their project. Deadline for submission is April 30th, 2019.

Every filmmaker receives a free consultation on their project.

Sponsored by top-rated non-profit From the Heart Productions, each applicant receives a 15-minute consultation offering advice on funding, improving, or completing their film. The Roy W. Dean Grant is open to documentaries, short films, features, or web series. Students can apply as well. Projects must be budgeted under $500K.

The $3,500 cash prize is supplemented by donations such as from 40% deduction on color, editing, and sound from ProMedia, and 30% discount in equipment rental from AbelCine Tech,Inc. NYC, $500 in expendables fromFilmtools, $600.00 for your Free Closed Captioning by NetCaptioning, and much more from many heartfelt donors.

Filmmakers can apply for the grant at http://fromtheheartproductions.com/grant-application-form/.

For more information, please email [email protected] or call 805-984-0098

When we were looking into the history of cats and film, we were surprised to learn that “cats have been popping up and [being] used quite regularly (and consistently) throughout film history. It's interesting to see how filmmakers have (at times) struggled with and creatively innovated ways to capture and portray cats in their films." Who knew cat videos started back in 1894 with Thomas Edison?

BBAWC and Brooklyn Cat Cafe have worked to rescue and adopt over 1000 cats from the cafe since opening in May of 2016. As Brooklyn's first Cat Cafe and the only cat cafe run and operated by a non-profit in New York City, we are proud of the outreach and education we provide to animal lovers and those interested in helping animals in our community.

Help us celebrate the wide range of portrayals of cats in film with all activities raising money to help Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition (BBAWC) and the Brooklyn Cat Cafe's animal rescue efforts. The festival will kick off with an award gala and screening on April 13th.

Students interested in submitting films can do so through the link below on Film Freeway.

FilmFreeway link: https://filmfreeway.com/FelineFilmFestival

RSVP to [email protected] for the gratis “ticket” with name and university/college. Seating will be limited to 10 students per school.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, applicants may email at [email protected] or leave a voice mail at 614-559-6206.

Outfest is currently accepting applications for the Outfest Screenwriting Lab. Now in its 22nd year, the Outfest Screenwriting Lab has shepherded over 100 LGBTQ+ scripts through its mentoring program; some of which have become Independent Spirit Award-nominated films, Sundance premieres, and even Peru's Foreign Language submission for the Academy Awards. More information on the Screenwriting Lab, including submission instructions, can be found here:

https://filmfreeway.com/OutfestScreenwritingLab.

They will be accepting script submissions for features and pilots until February 20, 2019.

The AFI Marketing & Communications team would like to let you know about the following opportunity: We’re excited to announce that Bixby Coffee will be visiting the AFI Campus this coming Thursday, February 7. From 9-11 a.m., a Bixby Coffee Bus will be parked out front of the Louis B. Mayer Library building offering free coffee to all Fellows.

But there’s more! Bixby Coffee is offering a semester’s worth of FREE coffee to one AFI Fellow. All you need to do is create a 20-30 second short video that tells the story of your morning coffee.

Upload your video to Instagram, tag @americanfilminstitute and @bixbycoffee accounts, and use the hashtag #mymorningcoffestory. You can use Bixby in your video, but please refrain from using symbols of other brands.

The deadline for the contest is February 15. So go ahead and tell us the story of your morning coffee today. We can’t wait to see your videos!

We’re excited to announce the Bridging the Dream Scholarship program is back! Between January 4, 2019, at 12 p.m. ET, and February 15, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET, they’re accepting applications from future and current graduate students for a $20,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students. Four inspiring students will be awarded $20,000 each for their graduate or professional degree.

Do you know an upcoming or current graduate student who

Has a dream they want to achieve with their degree?

Has an interesting story to tell?

Could use financial help to further their education?

Be sure to let them know about this opportunity! Students can enter for their chance to win from January 4, 2019 – February 15, 2019 at SallieMae.com/BridgingtheDreamGrad.

You can also help even more students find scholarships with Sallie Mae’s free Graduate School Scholarship Search at SallieMae.com/GradScholarships. It matches students with scholarships based on skills, activities, and interests.

JVS Scholarship Program is a need-based program providing scholarships for college and graduate school for Jewish students who are permanent residents of Los Angeles County. The online application for the 2019-2020 academic year opens January 1, 2019 and closes March 31, 2019.

Since 1972, Jewish Vocational Service has awarded over $9.2 million to more than 4,900 financially challenged Jewish students from Los Angeles pursuing higher education. This year alone, JVS distributed $744,650 to 243 deserving recipients attending colleges and graduate schools around the country. More information is available on our website, www.jvs-socal.org.

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The Adrian Rubin Foundation Scholarship was created by Adrian Rubin to help the future entrepreneurs of the world with the cost of going to college. This is the second year that Mr. Rubin has funded this project and he looks forward to continuing it years into the future. Eligibility: High school students graduating in 2019 that have been accepted into a college, university, trade school, or design school. Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school. Guidelines: To apply for the $1200 Adrian Rubin Foundation Scholarship, Adrian Rubin wants to hear your answer to the following question in the form of a 500-word essay: “When was the exact moment that you knew what you wanted to major in?“? Submission Deadline: July 1st, 2019 Winner Selection: The winner will be selected in August 2019. Once contacted, the winner will have two weeks to respond. If the winner does not respond, a new winner will be selected. Click HERE to apply: http://adrianrubinfoundation.com/

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Internships and Networking Opportunities for Students at Sundance 2019

The Creative Mind Group wants to share the opportunity with you to join the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

They are currently accepting applications for their Internship and Network Connection programs! The internship program allows students to work with some of the top companies in the entertainment industry. The networking program gives students the flexibility to make their own schedule and attend talks, events, and programming at the festival. CMG staff will be on hand the entire time to ensure participants get the best experience possible.

If this program sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply HERE.

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The Directors Guild of America's application period for the 24th Annual DGA Student Film Awards for Women and Minority Directors is now open. Please apply online, by visiting the DGA website or clicking HERE.

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FREE PRODUCTION LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIE FILMMAKERS:

The Entertainment Law Clinic at Chapman Law School provides FREE production legal services to ultra-low budget filmmakers and currently has openings for new clients. The Clinic legal work is provided by upper level law students under the direct supervision of law professors with many years of experience as entertainment attorneys.

If you are planning to begin principal photography in the next few weeks or months, the Entertainment Law Clinic can provide most of the documents you will need for the production and chain of title.

Clinic services typically include: forming an LLC, registering copyright for the script, agreements to acquire underlying rights, employment contracts (producer, writer, director, actors, crew), music agreements, location agreements, and releases.

All of the Clinic legal services and documents are always FREE.

Contact:

Kathy Z. Heller, Esq. Executive Director of the Entertainment Law Program, Chapman Law School 714-628-2675 / [email protected]

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