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Down on the Farm Short Film Commission - Application Form & Terms and Conditions

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​DOWN ON THE FARM is a paid film commission project managed by North Devon Moving Image CIC.  There are 6 commissions available and each successful applicant will produce one film sharing the heritage and promoting the work of farmers and farming in North Devon.  
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We are looking for fascinating, engaging stories of local people.  Proposals will be selected on the basis of creativity, story, quality of previous work.  For full requirements and online application form please scroll down this page.

​Closing Date for Applications - 10.00 pm Wednesday 1 August 2018

    Down on the Farm - Short Documentary Film Commission 2018/2019

    Please provide us with details of your proposed film including provisional production dates if you know them. We want to know what will make your film stand out amongst all the applications. What is the story, your creative approach and style and how you will you make your film?
    Please select one
    Please tell us a bit about you and why you are applying for this commission (250 words)
    Add links to online examples e.g. Youtube, Vimeo of your work and give details of your role in their production
    NDMI will not share your personal information.
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DOWN ON THE FARM - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  1. The commission is run by North Devon Moving Image CIC (NDMI)
  2. The "applicant" is the named person making the application.  However there is no limit to the amount of people who can be involved in making each film
  3. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and resident or studying in the United Kingdom
  4. We welcome applications from emerging and established film makers
  5. A total of 6 applicants will be selected to produce 1 film each
  6. Each successful applicant will be awarded a commission fee of £1000 to produce 1 X 5 minute film
  7. The fee will be payable in two stages FIRST £500 on approval of production plan (30 September 2018) and FINAL £500 on receipt of final edited film (November 2019)
  8. Each applicant may submit up to 6 applications - a separate form must be used for each application
  9. No additional expenses will be paid for by NDMI
  10. Films to be of 5 minutes duration including opening titles and end credits
  11. Films must be factual and focus on an individual farmer or farming family in north Devon (within the boundaries of North Devon's Biosphere Reserve - see map below)
  12. Applications will be selected on the basis of the following criteria: Evidence of previous high quality film making, Fulfilling the brief, Creativity and innovation, ​Strong narrative and engaging characters, Ability to deliver
  13. The selection panel will comprise representatives from the documentary film making and farming industries and Directors of NDMI
  14. Opening date for applications is Friday 1 June 2018 09.00 am
  15. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 August 2018 10.00 pm
  16. Films must be produced between the production dates of 30 September 2018 and 31 October 2019
  17. Copyright of films will remain with the film maker and NDMI will hold rights of distribution
  18. Each film must include an end card (supplied by NDMI) displaying NDMI and funder/sponsor logos
  19. Every film maker must hold their own public liability insurance up to £1,000,000 and ensure that all equipment is adequately insured
  20. In submitting a film the film maker must declare that all music copyright is agreed and paid for
  21. Film makers must obtain signed release forms from all contributors and share these with NDMI
  22. North Devon Moving Image CIC reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions if necessary
  23. On selection successful applicants will be required to sign a letter of agreement containing full details of commitment and delivery of materials before the advance payment of the commission fee is paid
  24. Films must respond to one of the following themes:
  • Farming through the Generations
  • Women in Farming
  • Back to Basics
  • Farming with Nature​
  • Young Farmers​
  • Innovation and Enterprise​
Downloadable Application Form and Terms & Conditions (Word document)
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Click below to download a high resolution detailed map of the project area
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North Devon Moving Image CIC 
Gareth Alvarez, Creative Director

email: northdevonmovingimage@outlook.com
telephone: 07951274610

North Devon Moving Image CIC is a Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee
​Community Interest Company No. 8737215


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