Project Involve

What is Project: Involve?

Project: Involve is Film Independent’s signature diversity program, dedicated to increasing diversity in the film industry by cultivating the careers of under-represented filmmakers. The program, which runs from October through June, selects filmmakers from diverse backgrounds and filmmaking tracks. During the nine months, the Fellows are paired one-on-one with a mentor from the film industry, assigned to a team to make a short film incorporating a given theme, and attend monthly filmmaking workshops and other educational seminars. Project: Involve accepts applications in the following categories:

Filmmaking Tracks:
Cinematography, Directing, Documentary, Editing, Producing and Screenwriting
(We no longer require Letters of Recommendation for the Filmmaking Tracks)

Industry Tracks:
Acquisitions/Distribution, Agent/Manager, Development Exec, Film Programming, Marketing

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS April 30, 2012

How to Apply:

To be eligible, please complete the online application and fulfill the requirements:

• Writer: ONE feature length script
• Director, Producer: ONE work sample (feature film or short film)
• Editor, Cinematographer: ONE work sample (feature film, short film or music video)
• Industry Tracks: Industry experience (internships accepted), other work relevance and/or education relevance; two letters of recommendation; professional resume
• Non-refundable application fee: $45 Film Independent Member; $65 Non-member

Los Angeles residence requirement:
We accept applications from filmmakers all over the world. However, due to the ongoing monthly workshops, and other major events, it is essential that the selected Fellows reside in the Los Angeles vicinity during the duration of the program. Film Independent does not provide housing.

Email recommendation letters to jhwang@filmindependent.org

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Click here for Project: Involve FAQ.

For more information, please contact: 310.432.1233 or ProjectInv@FilmIndependent.org