We are now accepting applications for
the 2010 Robert Flaherty Film Seminar
Fellowship Program

Deadline: March 5, 2010
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The Flaherty is currently offering two types of Fellowships which provide economic support to applicants interested in attending the Seminar: Professional Development and Student.

For eligibility requirements, application, and a full list of the fellowships that were offered during 2009, please go to www.flahertyseminar.org.

The Fellowship Program is led by an academic who has attended previous Flaherty Seminars and is designed to further your knowledge of cinema through participation in an array of unique discussions. Fellows will also participate in all general Seminar activities. The program is rigorous and rewarding; it includes selected readings, special meetings with guest artists and other professionals, and smaller discussions with other Fellows. All fellowships are highly competitive.

Professional Development Fellowships:
The Professional Development Fellowship is designed for emerging or mid-career professionals such as filmmakers, programmers, writers, scholars, archivists, and media professionals. Awards are partial grants that cover a portion of the registration fee. Grants are applied directly towards registration for the Seminar.
Student Fellowships:
Student fellowships are open to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in a degree program (PhD students will be considered in the Professional Development category). All majors are welcome; we select a diverse array of students from throughout the U.S., as well as internationally. We look for students who have the capacity to interact in both small and large groups, and be willing to share their passion for film. Awards are partial grants that cover a portion of the registration fee. Grants are applied directly towards registration for the Seminar.

Other Financial Grants Available:
Employees of New York State Non-Profit organizations focusing on media arts may apply for a grant to attend the 2010 Robert Flaherty Film Seminar through the Experimental Television Center. Go to www.experimentaltvcenter.org and apply for a Media Arts Technical Assistance Fund grant.

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The Flaherty/International Film Seminars
email: ifs@flahertyseminar.org
phone: 212-448-0458
web: www.flahertyseminar.org

CALL FOR OUTFEST 2010 FILM/VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
Outfest 2010, July 8-18: The 28th Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Submission early deadline: January 23, 2010; final deadline: March 5, 2010.

Outfest, one of the world's largest gay and lesbian film festivals, opens its call for submissions for completed narrative, documentary, experimental and animated films and videos (both features and shorts). Held in Los Angeles, filmmakers from across the country and around the globe are invited to submit their work and join in the celebration of the gay and lesbian community's vision and artistry.

Submission forms, rules and regulations are available on the Outfest Web site. www.outfest.org/outfest/submit.html and www.outfest.org

Experimental Television Center Finishing Funds
Deadline: March 15, 2010

ETC provides completion funding to artists in New York State for diverse and innovative projects in film, audio and video, and works for the internet and new media.

for more info and to apply:
http://www.experimentaltvcenter.org/ 

All Roads Seed Grant Program
Deadline: March 15, 2010

The All Roads Seed Grant Program funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. The program seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and communities to light through first-person storytelling.

For more info and to apply:
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/all-roads/seed-grants/