TORONTO – Calling all emerging filmmakers: applications are now open for Hot Docs’ Corus Diverse Voices Scholarship.
In recognition of Canada 150, the scholarship will invite four to six emerging filmmakers to participate in an intensive program during the Hot Docs Festival, April 27-May 7, where they will develop a short documentary that shares their unique perspective about what Canada means to them.
Selected filmmakers will take part in an intensive Festival-based curriculum comprised of a private development lab in conjunction with attendance at Hot Docs conference and market events. The program will focus on skills training and career advancement with a goal of completing development of a short documentary. At the end of the program, developed proposals will be presented to Corus for review.
To be eligible, applicants must be of an under-represented group: visible minority, person with a disability or a member of the aboriginal community, and must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada between the ages of 22 and 35. Applicants must be an emerging level filmmaker with three or fewer professional credits as director or producer, and have demonstrated commitment to their profession.
The deadline for submissions is March 23 and selected filmmakers will be notified by April 15, 2017. Full application and eligibility requirements are available here.
The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is North America's largest documentary film festival, conference and market, held annually in Toronto.
