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Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020
* indicates a required field Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people of what is now called New South Wales and value their ongoing connections to country, community and culture that have existed across millennia. We celebrate through these connections, Aboriginal cultural strength, resilience and contemporary creativity. We respect the role that Aboriginal creatives play in contribution to a deeper sense of identity and place through sharing knowledge, skills and stories and the important role that Aboriginal Elders are in guiding this process.
Overview
In partnership with Epic Games, Screen NSW, Film Victoria, Screen Tasmania, South Australian Film Corporation, Screenwest and Screen Queensland will provide funding towards the production of short films that utilise the Unreal Engine software. At least 15 projects will be funded across Australia, with up to 3 projects to be selected from NSW creators. Each project will receive $20,000 production funding to create a short film up to five minutes that utilises Epic Games’ Unreal Engine software. Unreal Engine is an open, real-time 3D creation platform that allows filmmakers to conceive and execute complex visual storytelling without having to leave their homes! Epic Games is offering free training to any Australian interested in learning about the Unreal Engine software from 10 August to 24 August 2020, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to participate. The training is accessible here. This initiative will allow NSW content creators to explore new forms of storytelling through experimenting with emerging technology. These short films have the potential to be used as a proof of concept for a larger project and may be eligible for additional funding for further development. What are we looking for? • New voices and talent from across the film and television sectors • Creators eager to engage with new, innovative technologies and alternate methods of storytelling Screen NSW is committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from underrepresented groups including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CaLD backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Western Sydney and people from regional NSW. Priority will be given to teams including people from under-represented groups. Guidelines can be found here. Completing the application Remember to save the form on a regular basis. Applications close 11pm Monday 31 August 2020.
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Privacy Notice Screen NSW is subject to the privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 in managing your personal information. For the full Create NSW Privacy Notice click here.
Confirm you have read the Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge Guidelines? * ○ Yes ○ No
Confirm you have read the Screen NSW Terms of Trade? * ○ Yes ○ No
Eligibility
Who is eligible to apply? Please read these guidelines alongside the Screen NSW Terms of Trade which outline general eligibility requirements. • Applicants must be a NSW resident; • Meet the Screen NSW Terms of Trade • Submit a completed application by the closing date. Applications close 11pm Monday 31 August 2020 NSW resident refers to a person residing in NSW for at least six months prior to making an application. What is not eligible for this program? • Projects that are designed primarily for educational or training purposes • Projects commissioned by either government or private entities • Projects that can be classified as, infotainment, reality television, magazine shows, variety, light entertainment, how to, sports telecasts, news, current affairs, corporate or promotional media, training videos or community television shows • Projects where the applicant team does not own the IP rights, licenses, or necessary materials to produce the project.
Do yo meet eligibility requirements? * ○ Yes ○ No
Application Information
Project Title *
Key Applicant * First Name Last Name
Company Name Organisation Name
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If applicable
Position *
Phone Number *
Must be an Australian phone number
Mobile *
Must be an Australian phone number
Email *
Must be a valid email address
Contact Address * Address
Suburb State Postcode
Must be an Australian post code
Applicant ABN *
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information. Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly. Information from the Australian Business Register ABN Entity name ABN status Entity type Goods & Services Tax (GST) DGR Endorsed ATO Charity Type More information ACNC Registration Tax Concessions Main business location
If applicable. Must be a valid ABN.
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Company Website
Must be a URL
Applicant IMDB URL
Must be a URL
Additional Contact Person - if relevant First Name Last Name
If you would like to nominate an additional contact person who will be copied in on correspondence and listed as a backup for phone communication, please provide their details.
Role
Phone
Must be an Australian phone number
Must be an email address
Has this project been submitted to a previous round of other Screen NSW funds, this can include Development, Production Investment and short film funds such as Screenability Filmmaker Fund, Generator: Emerging Filmmakers Fund or Seed: Regional Shorts? * ○ Yes ○ No
If yes, please provide details of which program you applied for and when.
Please select the state government area you/your office is located in. *
Please select the local council area you/your office is located in. *
Project Details & Creative Materials
* indicates a required field
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Project Information
Project Title *
Synopsis: One sentence *
Word count:
Synopsis: One paragraph *
Word count: Please provide a short statement capturing the core story of the project. If you would like to pitch creative material in Auslan please post link to the video in the space above.
Project Genre
Genre * ☐ Action Adventure ☐ Comedy ☐ Drama ☐ Horror ☐ Musical ☐ Romantic Comedy ☐ Thriller ☐ Western ☐ Crime ☐ Mystery ☐ Science Fiction ☐ Family ☐ Arts and Culture ☐ Contemporary and Social Issues including social history ☐ History and Identity ☐ Science and Environment Other
Target Audience
Age: * ☐ < 14 Years ☐ 18-24 ☐ 35-49 ☐ 50+ years years years ☐ 14-17 ☐ 25-34 years years
Gender: * ☐ Skewed towards female ☐ Skewed towards male ☐ Gender Neutral
Project Details
Story Outline *
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Please provide a statement detailing the project history and key personnel invlolved in the project's development, if applicable
Provide a statement that details: • How you intend to develop and produce the project within the 6 week timeline • Key personnel involved • Why Unreal Engine is the best platform to tell this story
*
Word count: No more than 500 words
Story Materials
If available, please upload supporting creative materials that reflect your proposal. This could include: • Draft of screenplay • Treatment • Concept artwork
Document Name Attachment e.g. final script, treatment
Diversity & Indigenous Content
* indicates a required field
Screen NSW is committed to supporting increased participation in the industry of people from underrepresented groups including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CaLD backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Western Sydney and people from regional NSW. In the assessment process we take into account how your application addresses diversity across one or more core areas: • Meaningful on screen representation of diversity in main protagonists, themes and narratives. • Project leadership and Key Creatives
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• Industry access and opportunities for training/career progression/mentoring
We expect applications will address one or more of the core areas listed above, if your project does not please indicate why your application should be considered for Screen NSW support: *
Indigenous Content
Where there is Indigenous content but no Indigenous Key Creative(s), a strategy regarding Indigenous consultation and consent is required. Where there is Indigenous community participation or content involved in the project, written confirmation of the willingness of both the subject(s) and the community to be involved in the project is essential. Refer to 'Indigenous Content or Participation' in the Screen Australia guidelines.
Does your project cover Indigenous related themes or material? * ○ Yes ○ No ○ Not Applicable ○ Unknown
Does your project have an Indigenous consultant? * ○ Yes ○ No
Does your project have an Indigenous producer, director or writer? * ○ Yes ○ No
Please provide a brief statement detailing the research you've undertaken as well as the consultation you've entered into with relevant Indigenous communities and advisors. You may be asked to provide agreements relating to research, consultation, filming permissions etc. *
Project Team
Please list all key personnel in the table below. Key Creatives are defined in the Screen NSW Terms of Trade. Screen NSW has committed to supporting enhanced participation in the industry of people from under-represented groups including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
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peoples, people from CaLD backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from western Sydney and people from regional NSW. You have the opportunity to note below whether the team identify with any of these groups. Please click 'Add More' to provide a full list of your team.
Name NSW Based Role Proposed Do you Link to Resume or identify IMDB upload Confirmed with any of the following groups? ❏ First Last Aboriginal Name Name and Torres Strait Islander ❏ Person with CaLD background ❏ Person with disability ❏ LGBTQIA+ ❏ Person living in Western Sydney ❏ Person living in Regional NSW ❏ Women ❏ Prefer not to say ❏ None of the above
Budget & Financing
* indicates a required field Funding Request
What is the total budget for your project? * $ Must be a dollar amount.
What is your total ask of Screen NSW? $ Must be a dollar amount. and no more than $20,000
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Budget
Please provide a budget for your short film production. Add/remove lines as needed. If any of your production expenses are to non-NSW businesses or practitioners, please indicate below. Please refer to the NSW Spend section of the Screen NSW Terms of Trade.
Item Is this NSW Applicant Any co- Screen NSW Item total Spend? contribution funding $ $ $ $
Must be a dollar Must be a dollar Must be a dollar This number/ amount. amount. amount. amount is calculated.
Totals
Total applicant contribution $ This number/amount is calculated.
Total co-funding contribution $ This number/amount is calculated.
Total Screen NSW contribution $ This number/amount is calculated.
Budget Total $ This number/amount is calculated.
Production Schedule
* indicates a required field Production Timeline
This initiative requires successful applicants to create their short films in 6 weeks, between 9 October and 30 November 2020.
Please confirm the following: * ○ If successful in receiving funding, I/we can deliver this completed project by 30 November 2020
Dates
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Start Date End Date Length in Weeks Development start (if applicable) Development end (if applicable) Length of development (if applicable)
Must be a date no earlier than In weeks. Must be a number. 19/10/2020 Pre-production end * Length of pre-production * Pre-production start * Must be a date. In weeks. Must be a number Must be a date. Principal photography end * Length of principal photography * Principal photography start * Post Production/VFX end * In weeks. Must be a number
Post Production/VFX start * Length of post production/VFX *
Rough cut end * In weeks. Must be a number Rough cut start * Must be a date. Must be a date.
Proposed delivery date *
please note projects must be delivered by Monday 23 November 2020
NSW Contribution
* indicates a required field Benefits to NSW
Estimate how many NSW jobs your project will create? *
Must be a number. How many jobs will this create in NSW?
What is the total estimated spend in NSW? $ Must be a dollar amount.
Will any elements of the project be completed outside of NSW? ○ Yes ○ No ○ Not Applicable ○ Unknown
Provide details: *
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Please estimate the spend related to the project that will be made in Regional NSW $ Must be a dollar amount. A "zero" is a suitable response if this does not apply to your project.
Describe how this project will benefit NSW culturally: *
Describe how this project will advance the skills of the production team: *
Supporting Materials Upload
* indicates a required field Before you submit your application
All support material must be provided at the time your application is submitted Please note: maximum file size per upload is 25MB. For multiple documents in a section, files combined into a .zip file and uploaded once are acceptable e.g. Chain of Title documents.
Underlying Work
Is this project based on an underlying work? * ☐ Yes ☐ No
Title of any underlying work *
Author of underlying work * Title First Name Last Name
Type of underlying work *
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Additional Information
What impact (if any) will COVID-19 restrictions potentially have on your team or your project? Please advise only on those that impact your immediate team or plans - e.g. events you may be unable to incorporate into your plans, transitioning to remote work and so on. *
Audio Visual Material
Applicants can supply relevant previous creative work. Please see how to submit Audio Visual Material below. Applicants can supply relevant previous creative work.
I am submitting my material: ☐ via URLs (file transfer links, streaming videos) included in a text document uploaded below.
Attach a file:
Declaration
* indicates a required field
In submitting this application I declare that the information provided herein and in the supporting documentation submitted with this application is complete and accurate and will provide evidence of this if Screen NSW wishes to fund the project. I have ensured that all particulars I have supplied are true and correct and have not concealed information relevant to this application. In making this application I am seeking a financial benefit. I understand that under section 192G of the Crimes Act 1900, a person who dishonestly makes any statement that is false or misleading in a material particular with the intention of obtaining a financial advantage is guilty of an offence. In the event that the particulars I have knowingly supplied are false, Screen NSW may revoke any offer made in conjunction with this application and cease to consider any application (whether current or future) from me. I warrant I am authorised to sign this application form for and on behalf of the company.
Authorised Signatory * Title First Name Last Name
Date of Submission *
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Screen NSW reserves the right to contact and discuss a project with all parties associated with an application, including but not limited to other funding agencies, the broadcasters, distributors and/or sales agents approached by the applicant.
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