The Chris Columbus/Richard Vague Film Production Fund in conjunction with the Maurice Kanbar Institute of Film and Television of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts supports annual awards totaling $175,000, given to alumni to direct their first feature film (either narrative or documentary). These awards are for alumni of the Graduate Film Program or the Undergraduate Department of Film and Television who graduated within five years of the current award year.
Alumni whose graduation date falls between 2003 and January, 2009 are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application requirements for the Chris Columbus/Richard Vague Film Production Fund are as follows:
- List the names of three current Kanbar Faculty who can attest to your ability to complete the project
- Submission of SCRIPT for narrative projects; OUTLINE for documentary
- Résumé
- Personal Statement of no more than 2 pages
- Treatment of no more than 5 pages
- Comprehensive Budget
- Production Schedule
- Cast & Crew List
Selection Process - The current full-time Kanbar faculty participate in the first round and select 15 - 17 finalists. In the fall, finalist are asked to submit a copy of previous work and are scheduled to meet with the Selection Committee to pitch their projects. The recipients are announced at an alumni reception later that same day.
To apply, fill in the application form below* and submit required materials by email or post. Please note that your application will not be complete until your required materials are received. Emailed materials should be included as PDF attachments. Submit only ONE email with ALL materials attached. Materials submitted by post should not be stapled or bound. All materials must be RECEIVED by March 1, 2009 (NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE).
Email: marcus.young@nyu.edu
Post:
Marcus Young
New York University
721 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10003
For more information about this award, please contact Marcus Young in the Office of Special Projects.
*If the application form does not appear below, the 2009 deadline has passed. You may instead sign-up to be notified when information on the 2010 award has been announced. The announcement is expected to be made by December 2009.
