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The Fabienne Colas Foundation is launching a call for applications for its brand new program <\/span>\u201cYouth and<\/b> Diversity\u201d<\/b>, in collaboration with the Montreal International Black Film Festival.<\/span><\/p>\n This program offers professional mentorship in the audiovisual production of a short film with the theme of <\/span>\u201cBeing Black in Montreal.\u201d<\/b> 10 young, promising filmmakers will be guided through the many steps in audiovisual production (screenwriting, directing, editing, post-production, etc.), and will create a documentary short (maximum 10 minutes). This process will be carried out under the professional tutelage of an industry professional with professional equipment from <\/span>Inis<\/b> (l\u2019Institut national de l\u2019image et du son) and <\/span>PRIM<\/b> (Productions R\u00e9alisations Ind\u00e9pendantes de Montr\u00e9al)<\/span>. Filmmakers will address the issue of social integration of people from black communities in Montreal through film. <\/span><\/p>\n The program addresses young Montrealers between 18 and 30, who are from black communities and have a passion for cinema. Potential candidates have a dream to work in the audiovisual field but have not yet had the opportunity, due to social, economic and\/or cultural reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n Eligibility criteria:<\/b><\/p>\n People who have already created, completed or directed professional videos or films are not eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n The films can be made in French or English, but each selected candidate will need sufficient knowledge in French in order to be able to follow all trainings.<\/span><\/p>\n Hurry and send in your application before September 17, 2018<\/b>, by filling out the\u00a0form below<\/b><\/u>, to have the chance to participate in this program. Only selected candidates will be contacted.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle _builder_version=”3.14″ title=”Rules and Conditions 2018″]<\/p>\n The mission of the <\/span>Fabienne Colas Foundation (FCF)<\/b>, a professional, artistic, not-for profit organization, is to promote and distribute art, culture and cinema both nationally and internationally. The FCF focuses on black culture (in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax and New York City) and Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois culture (in Port-au-Prince). It wants to continue creating a space for discussion and debate about important current cultural, social and socio-economic issues through film talks, panel discussions, conferences, and other events. In addition to showcasing and giving a voice to artists who otherwise wouldn\u2019t be seen or heard, the FCF participates in the development of different artistic disciplines through education by offering training and professional development workshops, as well as artist awards and grants. <\/span>www.fondationfabiennecolas.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The <\/span>FCF program, \u201cYouth and Diversity\u201d<\/b> offers training, professional mentors and a visibility platform in the audiovisual field to 10 young, promising filmmakers from black communities. The program\u2019s theme is <\/span>Being Black in Montreal<\/i><\/b>, and its goal is to cultivate future audiovisual talent in black communities, to those who haven\u2019t had the chance to receive in-depth professional training in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n People who have already created, completed or directed professional videos or films are not eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n The films can be made in French or English, but each selected candidate will need sufficient knowledge in French in order to be able to follow all trainings.<\/span><\/p>\n The organization will make a pre-selection of all completed applications received according to the previously outlined criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n Pre-selected applications will be submitted to a selection committee who will choose the 10 program participants.<\/span><\/p>\n The choice of the organization and the selection committee will be made at their discretion. They will not have to provide justification or motivation, and cannot under any circumstance be the subject of a complaint. <\/span><\/p>\n The Organization reserves the right to select fewer participants than expected.<\/span><\/p>\n 1. Overall schedule of the 2018 edition of the \u201cYouth and Diversity\u201d program.<\/span><\/p>\n NB: a detailed schedule will be given to selected participants. Filmmakers participating in the program are required to participate in scheduled events.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n 2. Young filmmakers agree to follow technical guidelines (length, format, etc.) and the program\u2019s \u201cBeing Black in Montreal\u201d theme.<\/span><\/p>\n 3. Young filmmakers have full creative and editorial licence over their film and will be the writer and director. However, he or she agrees to assign the international rights for an unlimited time to the organization (and its designated partners), who could, in whole or in part, distribute the film through any existing medium, submit it to different festivals, make it available for free and\/or sell it through broadcasting platforms, if applicable. <\/span><\/p>\n 4. The filmmaker is responsible for transportation fees and meals throughout the program.<\/span><\/p>\n All selected competitors must sign a participation agreement stipulating an authorization to distribute, transfer rights and that their image may be used by sponsors, financial partners, the organizer and the show\u2019s broadcaster, compliance with program rules, and that all work is unpaid. Any competitor who refuses to sign the documents before the prescribed deadline will be disqualified or ineligible to participate.<\/span><\/p>\n By applying for the \u201cYouth and Diversity\u201d program, the candidate and his or her eligible beneficiaries tacitly accept the present set of rules without reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n Any candidates who violates of one or more of the conditions for selection stipulated in the present document will be denied the opportunity to continue participating in the selection.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_code _builder_version=”3.0.72″]<script type="text\/javascript" src="https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/jsform\/81339153853258"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
Fabienne Colas Foundation
\nYouth and Diversity Program: \u201cBeing Black in Montreal\u201d<\/h2>\nArticle 1 \u2013 The Organization<\/b><\/h4>\n
Article 2 \u2013 Introducing the \u201cYouth and Diversity\u201d program<\/b><\/h4>\n
Article 3 \u2013 Eligibility<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Article 4 \u2013 Application<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Article 5 \u2013 Selection<\/b><\/h4>\n
Article 6 \u2013 Schedule and conditions<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Article 7 \u2013 Participation agreement<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Article 8 \u2013 Benefits and award<\/b><\/h4>\n
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Article 9 \u2013 Acceptance<\/b><\/h4>\n