Sep 3, 2010 - Women in Film.Dallas Accepting Applications for 2010 Grant and Scholarships

Need some money for your film project or to boost your knowledge? WIF.D is now accepting applications for 2010 Scholarships/Grants!
Please read these quidelines and fill out the application and mail to the address below. Then please notify of your submission. Deadline is September 20 2010!

$600 Youth Tuition Scholarship
Applicants are considered on a case by case basis and will be awarded following a personal interview conducted by the WIF.D Education Committee and the Kamp Hollywood Administration. Please be advised of the following requirements:
• Age 8 - 18 yrs. old
• Have an interest in acting and/or filmmaking
• Be available to attend summer camp the final week of July (transportation may be arranged)
• Personal interview will be conducted with partent or guardian to determine eligibility and financial need
To submit a name, please send email to include the following as subject heading: YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP.

$2,500 College/University Student Tuition Scholarship Application
The applicant must:
1. Applicant must be female.
2. Applicant must be a student majoring in, or whose primary field of study is film or video at an accredited North Texas junior college or university.
3. Applicant must be a student who has consistently maintained a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale.
Required Documents:
• Completed application form
• A brief essay, not more than three (3) double-spaced typewritten pages, on what inspired you to study film or video
• A short sample of your work on VHS or DVD. Please include a clear description of the projects shown and your role in them
• Letters of recommendation from two (2) individuals. These letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the WIF.D Scholarship Office. Recommendations should be from a teacher or individual that has some knowledge of your abilities and is qualified by his or her background or experience to judge your abilities in film or video work and if you are unable to find two experienced individuals to do this, you may submit one professional recommendation and a second from an individual who has had a long acquaintance with you personally.
• A letter from the College/University submitted directly to the WIF.D Scholarship Office stating your name and status as a student
• Self-addressed, stamped postcard. This will be returned to you, confirming receipt of your materials
• Self-addressed, stamped padded envelop for return of work samples
Please note, if you have previously won this award, you are not eligible to win to apply a second time; however, you may apply for the Finishing Fund Grant.

$5,000 Finishing Fund Grant
The applicant must:
1. be female
2. a current WIF.D member
Required Documents:
• Completed application form and your WIF.D member #
• Sample footage of the work in progress, no longer than ten (10) minutes, with a one (1) page description of the sample footage. VHS or DVD is preferable for sample footage
• Project Documentation: written proposal consisting of treatment, character descriptions, shooting schedule, budget and any other information the applicant deems appropriate.
• Self-addressed, stamped postcard. This will be returned to you, confirming receipt of your materials
• Self-addressed, stamped padded envelop for return of work samples
Previous award winners of the Project Grant are not eligible to win again.
Mail applications to:
WIF.D Scholarships & Grants
attn: L. Reynolds
5642 Dyer Street
Dallas, TX 75206