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Strand J - Documentary Early Development

Changes to Guidelines

The new application form for 06/07 funding is now available on this page as a writable Word document.


Goal

This strand assists documentary practitioners in the early development of pitching materials to enable them to attract marketplace development or production finance or support.


Availiable Funding

Up to $5,000

Total notional annual allocation: $60,000


Projects

Funding is for the early development of pitching materials for one-off documentaries or documentary series.


Eligibility

  • Only experienced individuals or teams may apply.
  • At least one member of the team must have at least one released documentary screen credit (broadcast and/or screened at a recognised film festival) as producer or director.


Assessment and Funding

Please refer to the guidelines for detailed information on funding criteria, assessment and how to apply.


PDF Document  Documentary Guidelines 2008

PDF Document  Terms of Trade 2008

XLS file  Recommended range of fees

DOC file  Documentary Development application form (includes shooting time-critical material)

DOC file  Documentary Production application form











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Deadlines

25 May 2007

Approx. turnaround time:
4 weeks


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How to Apply
PDF Document

FD_Funding_Guidelines_2006
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Documentary Development Application Form
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PDF Document

What is a Synopsis? An Outline? A Treatment?
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Recoupment Policy and Conditions
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