The NFB’s Quebec Atlantic Studio is calling for artful short documentaries by both emerging and established filmmakers to be developed and produced over 12-18 months beginning September 2018. Selected participants will each complete a film (maximum 15 minutes) that will be produced and distributed by the National Film Board of Canada.
Who Can Apply?
REIMAGINING MY QUEBEC is open to English speaking Quebec and Nunavik filmmakers who have completed more than one professional production (not including film school or training projects). We welcome applications from other artists/creators/storytellers that have the equivalent experience in their own field and are interested in exploring the form of documentary.
Participants will each be paid about $15,000 through writer and director fees.
We are committed to a diversity of stories and perspectives from creators who reside in Quebec and Nunavik. Eligibility is limited to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. We are committed to gender parity and representational equity in all key creative positions and in front of the camera.
Why make a film with NFB?
The NFB as a producer offers a unique experience for filmmakers, working closely with
them to grow their artistic practice while contributing to a public conversation. The NFB
provides filmmakers with creative producing expertise, an array of resources including state-of-the-art technical facilities and a vast network of creative support, all within a safe and inclusive environment. As a distributor, the NFB’s Distribution, Marketing, and Communication teams work with filmmakers to help reach audiences in Canada. Each film receives a unique strategy that leverages the filmmaker’s artistic vision and message to engage intended audiences.
What are the Criteria?
The NFB is looking for artists with strong points of view who enjoy creative collaboration and want to be challenged. Stories with unique access, memorable visuals and creative sound treatment ere encouraged. We are seeking films that defy expectations. We will favour proposals that demonstrate a clear sense of intended audience and desired impact.
- Films are 5-15 minutes
- The story is local
- There are 4-5 days to shoot your film
How Do I Apply?
Submit a short proposal (1-2 pages) explaining the story you want to tell, why you are the best one to tell it and who it is for. Take the time to explain why your story is important, who’s in it, and who they are. Show us how/why your film will resonate with audiences.
Your proposal should:
- Describe the story you’re looking to tell. What will unfold?
- Include your approach to visual storytelling – we’re looking for creative treatment of original ideas
- Describe your unique access to the story
- Include a short bio – tell us about you
- Include links to some of your most recent work (maximum 3 links), with a short description of each and why they are relevant to your proposal
- Describe the key audience/s you aim to serve
We’re looking for stories with strong points of view; films that make us see the world differently, even if it’s just for a few minutes.
Deadline to apply is Wednesday August 8th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)
Please send all materials to Proposal Coordinator Marian Rebeiro at M.Rebeiro@nfb.ca (email attachments only, PDF preferred with embedded links to your previous work if possible).
The Selection Process
The jury will consist of members from the NFB’s Quebec Atlantic Studio along with other industry professionals. Selected projects will be announced August 29th, 2018.
**Remember**
All costs related to the production of the film will be assumed by the NFB.
As producer, the NFB retains all rights around distribution and copyright.
If you require further information, please contact Proposal Coordinator Marian Rebeiro M.Rebeiro@nfb.ca and/or Producer Kat Baulu at K.Baulu@nfb.ca
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