Applications for the Linda Joy Awards, including the CBC Script Award and Helen Hill Animated Award, must be received by 5pm, Friday August 29, 2008.
Results for the Joy, Joy Post, CBC Script, and Newfoundland Joy Awards will be announced at the LJMAS Chowder Brunch in September 2008.
The Helen Hill Animated Award and New Brunswick Joy results will be announced by November 20 2008. For more information about applying for the Helen Hill Animated Award please contact the office.
Eligibility
Applicants or co-applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with permanent, ongoing residence in the Atlantic provinces, or the Province of the Award. Past recipients can apply again at least 12 months after receiving their past award: their past Award project must be completed, and required reports and material received by the LJMAS. In this Award session, requests for retroactive financing are ineligible, as well as for film or video transfers. The project or part of project for which funding is applied must be targeted for completion before September 2009. There are no project length restrictions except format requirements for the CBC Broadcast Script Award. Applicant must maintain creative control. All applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the LJMAS office before applying and early enough to ensure adequate time to develop your application.
Application material list;
Synopsis (25 words)
Project description (1-2 pages)
Biography or curriculum vitae
Treatment or sample script (up to 10 pages)
Budget, itemized revenue and expenses (Telefilm format is requested but not required)
Timetable
DVD support material on one disc (e.g. past completed work) (VHS is no longer officially supported by major manufacturers*)
Written support material (e.g. published reviews)
Entry fee of $20
Rough edit on DVD (optional if applicable)
NOTE - all material will be duplicated for the jury's review - do not use staples or any type of binding. Photographs, posters and other non-photocopyable material must be supplied in 3 (preferably 4) copies or examples. Materials are not returned without adequate SASE, or can be picked up by appointment. One complete set of material from each successful applicant will become part of the LJMAS Archive.
*Applicants are encouraged to contact the LJMAS office with questions about submission formats and media, before submitting material. Any digital formats or media must be Windows, Mac and Unix compatible. DVDs must play on any standard DVD player.
Adjudication
Applications will be judged by a regional and diverse jury. New Brunswick Joy will be adjudicated by a New Brunswick peer-review jury. The composition of the juries is confidential. Selection will be based on the innovation and creativity of the proposed project, with priority given to: emerging artists and established artists exploring a new genre or medium. Consideration will be given to the applicability of the award(s) being sought and to the applicant’s demonstrated ability to complete the project as planned and budgeted.
Award recipients must agree to the following terms and conditions:
• to report project progress to the LJMAS at intervals and manner specified in the Award contract.
• to acknowledge the Society and Award Sponsors by name in the project and to do so according to the terms of the Award contract.
• to use the award within one year on only the submitted project (extensions must be requested in writing solely through the LJMAS).
• to provide material for archives and publicity purposes to the LJMAS as described in the Award contract, and to have their name and image appear in publications.
Note: The Society cannot assume responsibility for work lost or damaged in transit. Please enclose a SASE or arrange to pick up support material after October 10, 2006.
Please contact the LJMAS office with any questions.
902.420.4522, or info@lindajoy.com
The office will be open 10am to 5pm August 25 to 29. Prior to that, an appointment is recommended. The office is usually open Tuesday and Wednesday 10am to 4pm, depending on events. During 2008, the LJMAS Coordinator is often also found at the Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative, 902.420.4572, in the same building.
5600 Sackville Street at South Park, CBC Radio Building, Halifax.
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