Incomplete entries will not be assessed. Competition closing date and time Entries at 5.00pm, Sunday 8 July 2018. Late applications may not be accepted. Key competition dates Submissions open 4 June 2018 Submissions close 5pm, 8 July 2018 Judging July 2018 Winners announced Early August 2018 Movie filming and production August, September, October 2018 Brisbane launch event November 2018 Films screened at regional film festivals November 2018 July 2019 – Who is eligible to enter? Individuals or filmmaking teams who reside in Queensland may apply. All entrants must have experience relevant to creating a short film. All entrants must have the capacity and resources to carry out the proposal that is the subject of the application. ABN Entrants must ensure they have a registered ABN at the time of entry. Successful entrants will be requested to provide tax invoices for payment of the funding as per the Delivery Schedule. Judging criteria Eligible applications will be assessed by a judging panel made up of representatives from the Queensland Government, peak Seniors organisations and the Queensland film industry. Entries will be judged against the following criteria: strength and originality of the idea quality of storytelling capacity of the story to change perceptions of ageing demonstrated ability of the team to deliver a similar product capacity of the filmmaker/s to perform the scope of works within the deadline viability of the budget. Viability of the budget means, whether the film can be produced for $10,000 and if not, whether any costs above $10,000 have alternative funding already secured or will be covered by payment in kind. The department will not engage in any correspondence regarding the selection process. Rating/classification All entries must be suitable for viewing by people of all ages. Submissions including offensive or explicit themes or language will not be accepted.
Incomplete entries will not be assessed. Competition closing date and time Entries at 5.00pm, Sunday 8 July 2018. Late applications may not be accepted. Key competition dates Submissions open 4 June 2018 Submissions close 5pm, 8 July 2018 Judging July 2018 Winners announced Early August 2018 Movie filming and production August, September, October 2018 Brisbane launch event November 2018 Films screened at regional film festivals November 2018 – July 2019 Who is eligible to enter? Individuals or filmmaking teams who reside in Queensland may apply. All entrants must have experience relevant to creating a short film. All entrants must have the capacity and resources to carry out the proposal that is the subject of the application. ABN Entrants must ensure they have a registered ABN at the time of entry. Successful entrants will be requested to provide tax invoices for payment of the funding as per the Delivery Schedule. Judging criteria Eligible applications will be assessed by a judging panel made up of representatives from the Queensland Government, peak Seniors organisations and the Queensland film industry. Entries will be judged against the following criteria: strength and originality of the idea quality of storytelling capacity of the story to change perceptions of ageing demonstrated ability of the team to deliver a similar product capacity of the filmmaker/s to perform the scope of works within the deadline viability of the budget. Viability of the budget means, whether the film can be produced for $10,000 and if not, whether any costs above $10,000 have alternative funding already secured or will be covered by payment in kind. The department will not engage in any correspondence regarding the selection process. Rating/classification All entries must be suitable for viewing by people of all ages. Submissions including offensive or explicit themes or language will not be accepted.
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