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The Don Haig Award is presented annually to a Canadian documentary filmmaker. The winner will receive a $20,000 cash prize generously sponsored by documentary.

Documentary filmmakers from across Canada are eligible to submit an application for consideration by the jury, which will consist of representatives from the Don Haig Award Committee, documentary, Hot Docs and a past recipient of the Don Haig Award. The group will collectively select the recipient.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 28, 2011

Application packages must include six copies of the following materials:

-Two documentary films (DVD format, broadcast or theatrical) where the filmmaker had creative control. Film school projects are not eligible.
-A current CV, including any documentary broadcast credits or film festival credits.
-A short 1 paragraph biography of the filmmaker.
-A one-page letter stating why the filmmaker feels they should be considered for the Award.
-Three written references from professionals in the film and television community.
- Please mail or courier your COMPLETE package to arrive NO LATER than Friday January 28, 2011 at 5pm to:

The Don Haig Foundation & Hot Docs

Attention: Henry Stevenson, Development Associate

110 Spadina Ave. Suite 333

Toronto, ON M5V 2K4

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be eligible

http://www.hotdocs.ca/