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call-for-entries Shore Scripts Short Film Fund | Fall Season Early Deadline August 20th

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$15,000 CASH PRODUCTION GRANT | $4,000 CASH IN FINISHING FUNDS

The early deadline for the Fall Season of the Shore Scripts Short Film Fund is August 20th. This season, we will award a $15,000 cash production grant to one short script and $4,000 cash in finishing funds to one short film in post-production.

Plus:​
  • The Grand Prize Winner will receive a cash production grant of $15,000, free camera equipment rental from ARRI Rental for the duration of production, and support from Shore Scripts from development to distribution.​
  • The Finishing Funds Winner will receive a cash grant of $4,000 in finishing funds for a short film currently in post-production, and support from Shore Scripts through post-production and distribution.​
  • Both Winners will connect with two-time Oscar-nominated producer MARIA GRACIA TURGEON for project and career guidance, receive a film festival strategy package from Tribeca programmer KIMBERLEY BROWNING, and have the opportunity to have their completed films circulated to select members of our Industry Roster.​
  • Top 5 Finalists (unproduced scripts) will receive feedback on their script from one of our esteemed Judges.​
  • Top 15 Finalists (unproduced scripts) will have the opportunity to have their scripts circulated to select members of our Industry Roster and Directors.​
  • Finalists (finishing funds) will receive feedback on the rough cut of their film from award-winning production company Vanishing Angle.​
Previous winners include SALAM by Claire Fowler (premiered at Tribeca, won a BAFTA Cymru), THIRSTYGIRL by Alexandra Qin (Sundance official selection), and TWO BEARS by Anthony Florez (nominated for Best Short at Palm Springs Int’l ShortFest).

LEARN MORE & SUBMIT:
https://www.shorescripts.com/shortfilmfund/
 
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