Today is the early bird deadline for this year's Nicholl Fellowship. Is anyone else entering?
This will be my first time entering. I'm entering a script I plan to direct and/or produce myself that I've been working on since December 2010.
From everything I've read, even ranking in the quarterfinals in the Nicholl can open a lot of doors in the industry. If I can get at least that far, then that gives me an additional tool to use when I start looking for funds and talent. It sounds a lot better asking a name actor (or DP, or anyone else) if they'll work cheap in your Nicholl-quarter/semi-finalist film than "just another indie film". Or telling someone who's considering investing that you did well in an industry-leading contest with the same script. And hey, if someone comes along and wants to produce and just let me direct, then I'm all for that!![Cool :cool: :cool:](/images/smilies/cool.gif)
So, anyone else entering? Entered in the past?
This will be my first time entering. I'm entering a script I plan to direct and/or produce myself that I've been working on since December 2010.
From everything I've read, even ranking in the quarterfinals in the Nicholl can open a lot of doors in the industry. If I can get at least that far, then that gives me an additional tool to use when I start looking for funds and talent. It sounds a lot better asking a name actor (or DP, or anyone else) if they'll work cheap in your Nicholl-quarter/semi-finalist film than "just another indie film". Or telling someone who's considering investing that you did well in an industry-leading contest with the same script. And hey, if someone comes along and wants to produce and just let me direct, then I'm all for that!
![Cool :cool: :cool:](/images/smilies/cool.gif)
So, anyone else entering? Entered in the past?