Application Guidelines 2023
Please read the following Camp 4Science – Application Guidelines carefully.
1. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 28, 2023 (applying is free of charge)
1.1 Filled-out online application form has to be submitted by February 28, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
2. THERE IS NO SUBMISSION AND NO PARTICIPATION FEE
3.1 Documentary projects in development, production or postproduction stage. We are open to creative feature-length films, TV 52’ or series as well as projects with online and game potential.
3.2 We welcome participants familiar with documentary film production and industry who are willing to learn more about the diverse ways to approach science.
3.3 At the same time, we welcome participants with the science communication experience who would like to enter the world of documentary filmmaking and learn about its rules and creative possibilities.
4. KEY DATES
Application deadline: February 28, 2023
Publication of results: March 6, 2023
Workshop dates: April 24 – 29, 2023 (during AFO in Olomouc).
5. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
5.1 Proficiency in English
5.2 Requested materials submitted prior to the deadline
5.3 The team (director and producer) has to take an active part in all the workshop stages.
5.4 Prior to the workshop, the selected participants will be asked to provide the mentors with a more detailed budget and financial plan and might be asked to clarify some aspects of the project so the actual work at Camp 4Science would be more efficient. The presence of both director and producer at the workshop is required so both the creative as well as production and financial aspects of the projects can be covered and discussed.
5.5 Exceptions to the conditions mentioned above can be decided only prior to the selection process. Please contact Bára with such requests at camp@afo.cz.
6. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Please note that the following materials will be required to complete the application:
- Logline
- Short synopses (max. 250 characters) and long synopsis (max. 4000 characters)
- Treatment (max. 8000 characters)
- Director´s Statement (max. 4000 characters)
- Trailer, sample video
- Simple budget (the selected participants will be asked to provide a more detailed budget prior to the workshop)
- Director´s and producer´s photo
- Stills or other visual material (animation or graphic elements) related to the project
7. DATA PROTECTION
By submitting a project, you accept our data protection policy in accordance with the GDPR.
8. CONCLUSION
By submitting a project the applicant agrees with all the above-mentioned regulations.
Contact email: camp@afo.cz
Ivana Formanová / Head of Industry & Camp 4Science: formanova@afo.cz
Dominik Vontor / Camp 4Science Coordinator: vontor@afo.cz
Barbora Zůnová / Camp 4Science Coordinator: camp@afo.cz