Application for OutSet 2013-14

The Young Filmmakers Project from LifeWorks and Outfest


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Contact

Shari Greicar
Outfest
shari@outfest.org
(213) 480-7092

Where

Hollywood, CA 



 

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO TELL YOUR STORIES VIA FILM?

Learn how to write, shoot and edit your own short film.

APPLY TO BE A 2013-14 OUTSET FELLOW.

The application is open from July 13th  to September  16th, 2013.

If you have questions or need help with your application contact:

 shari@outfest.org

APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION  

1. The Outfest/LifeWorks Film Mentoring Program is for LGBT youth between the ages of 16-24.  Individuals are eligible to enter regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.  

2. The films created in this program will display thematic material regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender persons and/or issues.  

3.  You will be assigned a mentor who is a filmmaker during the program that will assist you in the process of your coursework and creating a film.

4.  15 fellows will be selected to participate in OutSet.  Each fellow of OutSet will write a short film screenplay during the first two months of the program and an Outfest selection committee will determine which five scripts will be produced.  

5. The program will take place between October 3rd , 2013 and March 31st, 2014.  You will need to commit to attending classes one evening a week (on Thursdays) and also a weekly meeting, email or phone call with your mentor.

6.  The application deadline is September 16th, 2013.

7.  All entrants will be notified of the results by September 19th, 2013.

7. Any disputes or questions regarding the application or effect of these rules shall be resolved by the Board of Directors of Outfest and Lifeworks, whose judgment shall be binding and final on all parties.