Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview
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Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview 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. Page 1 of 13 Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview 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 Page 2 of 13 Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview 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. Page 3 of 13 Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview 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 Email 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 Page 4 of 13 Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview 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 * Page 5 of 13 Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview 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 Page 6 of 13 Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge 2020 Application Form Form Preview • 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.