VC/ABC New Talent contest

Visual Communications is currently accepting submissions for the 5th Annual ABC Talent Development Scholarship Grant Program.

The aim of this program is to nurture and support aspiring writers, directors and filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. The program is designed to assist college and graduate school students as well as artists who are all current members of participating non-profit creative arts institutions like Visual Communications. The goal is to provide financial support and mentorship in the development of a new work or for the completion of a work in progress.

ABC and Walt Disney Studios will distribute financial support in the form of scholarships and/or grants to help finance these creative efforts. Selected participants will be paired with a mentor for ten (10) months. The program concludes with a series of workshops in Los Angeles at ABC and The Walt Disney Studios. ABC and The Walt Disney Studios will award the scholarships/grants through the participating organizations only. Winners will receive grants of $20,000 to help the development of proposed projects.

-Scholarships and grants are awarded to emerging artists who show promise in their respective media

-500-800 word essay describing: 1) career goals; 2) interest in this field . 3) expectations should ABC grant financial and creative support for the project.

-Applicants must also include the signed and notarized legal agreements contained in the application materials: 1) ABC Legal Agreement; 2) First Look/First Negotiation Agreement; 3) Likeness Agreement

-If your submission is a screenplay or a TV script, you must include 1) a treatment, 2) the first ten pages of proposed script

-If your proposed project is a video, you must include 1) a sample reel of a previously completed film/video project in VHS format, 2) a project proposal

-Only the proposed project will be considered. Any additional support material will not be returned.

-In the case of a writing team submission, each partner must submit a separate, notarized application package and resume. If a writing team is selected, they will receive one grant totaling $20,000.00

-Individuals cannot apply directly to ABC and The Walt Disney Studios. All submissions must come through a participating organization.

Applicants who apply through Visual Communications must be members of this organization. BECOME A MEMBER - visit http://www.vconline.org or call (213) 680-4462 ext.32

Unacceptable materials for the Scholarship Grant Program include but are not limited to the following: Published materials, i.e., short stories or scripts adapted from other material not indicative of writing for television or film, or sequels to motion pictures, plays, magazine articles, drawings, projects that have been fully executed creatively, i.e., polished scripts or videos needing post production only, and projects that have previously entered into competition or festival.DEADLINE: Postmarked by January 31, 2005.

ABC New Talent Development Grant
c/o Visual Communications
120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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	VC/ABC seeks new talent Visual Communications is currently accepting submissions for the 5th Annual ABC Talent Development Scholarship Grant Program. The aim of this program is to nurture and support aspiring writers, directors and filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. The program is designed to assist college and graduate school students as well as artists who are all current members of participating non-profit creative arts institutions like Visual Communications. The goal is to provide financial support and mentorship in the development of a new work or for the completion of a work in progress. Visual Communications can submit two nominees to ABC for consideration. ABC and Walt Disney Studios will distribute financial support in the form of scholarships and/or grants to help finance these creative efforts. Selected participants will be paired with a mentor for ten (10) months. The program concludes with a series of workshops in Los Angeles at ABC and The Walt Disney Studios. ABC and The Walt Disney Studios will award the scholarships/grants through the participating organizations only. Winners will receive grants of $20,000 to help the development of proposed projects. Applicant Guidelines -Scholarships and grants are awarded to emerging artists who show promise in their respective media VISIT http://www.vconline.org to download complete application and for further information. Applicants must submit: -Work resume -Personal bio -ABC Talent Development Application Form completed -500-800 word essay describing: 1) career goals; 2) interest in this field . 3) expectations should ABC grant financial and creative support for the project. -Applicants must also include the signed and notarized legal agreements contained in the application materials: 1) ABC Legal Agreement; 2) First Look/First Negotiation Agreement; 3) Likeness Agreement -Detailed budget totaling $20,000.00 -If your submission is a screenplay or a TV script, you must include 1) a treatment, 2) the first ten pages of proposed script -If your proposed project is a video, you must include 1) a sample reel of a previously completed film/video project in VHS format, 2) a project proposal -Film and tape submission must be VHS format -Only the proposed project will be considered. Any additional support material will not be returned. -In the case of a writing team submission, each partner must submit a separate, notarized application package and resume. If a writing team is selected, they will receive one grant totaling $20,000.00 -A mentor will be assigned to all winners -Individuals cannot apply directly to ABC and The Walt Disney Studios. All submissions must come through a participating organization. Applicants who apply through Visual Communications must be members of this organization. BECOME A MEMBER - visit http://www.vconline.org or call (213) 680-4462 ext.32 Unacceptable materials for the Scholarship Grant Program include but are not limited to the following: Published materials, i.e., short stories or scripts adapted from other material not indicative of writing for television or film, or sequels to motion pictures, plays, magazine articles, drawings, projects that have been fully executed creatively, i.e., polished scripts or videos needing post production only, and projects that have previously entered into competition or festival.DEADLINE: Postmarked by January 31, 2005. All materials should be sent to the following address: ABC New Talent Development Grant c/o Visual Communications 120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level Los Angeles, CA 90012 If you have any further questions, please e-mail cindy@vconline.org Home \| News \| Calendar \| Directory \| Library \| Plays Copyright 2005, Roger W. Tang Questions? Email

VC/ABC seeks new talent