METRO SCREEN Jump Start Subsidy

Metro Screen JUMP START SUBSIDY

	Metro Screen invests in productions by providing subsidised access to equipment and facilities listed on the Metro Screen rate card. Producers must be a member of Metro Screen and apply for the subsidy on the basis that their productions satisfy one or more of the following criteria
1.	Innovation
	The production inspires or encourages independent, original and progressive content for video, television + digital media production + exhibition.
2.	Practitioner support
	The production fosters the professional development of emerging + independent screen practitioners.
3.	Access and Equity
	The production provides a targeted opportunity for those generally excluded from mainstream media production to become actively involved in the production process promoting expertise in the use of video and digital media.
4.	Community and Cultural Development
	The production encourages communities to use video + digital media as a cultural development tool and supports community based screen culture practice.

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Metro Screen JUMP START SUBSIDY

Background
Metro Screen allocates resources to subsidise independent productions through its Jump Start Subsidy Fund.
Metro's Jump Start Production Subsidy Committee meets 4 times per year to consider applications. The Committee typically comprises representatives of the Metro Board, Facilities Department and the independent production industry. Applicants should be realistic about the amount of subsidy sought and note that the committee expects a cash contribution by all applicants unless extenuating financial circumstances exist. Applicants will be notified with in three working weeks whether their application has been successful.

Digital Salon Jump Start Subsidy
A separate allocation of money is set-aside for the digital salon group. If you are creating digital works of any kind we strongly encourage you to apply through this stream. The only restriction is that we do not fund linear digital video films. You should apply for the General Jump Start Subsidy for this.
We also encourage salon submitters to apply in accordance to the deadlines outlined below, however electronic submissions will be taken at anytime and assessed by an independent person.

Applications Close on the following dates:

• March 1 2004
• June 7 2004
• September 6 2004
• December 6 2004

	APPLICATION FORMS
Please download the following to assist with your application: •• Application Form •• Subsidy Conditions and Guidelines •• Facilities Terms of Loan •• Example Production Schedule •• Budget •• Funding Schedule •• Cast and Crew List

If you have any questions, please phone + ask for the appropriate subsidy co-ordinator.
Contact::\\ Metro Screen
P: +61-2.9361.5318

Metro Screen MEMBERS SUPPORT | ON-SITE APPOINTMENTS

Appointments with a script editor or producer or multimedia producer.

Metro members have been taking advantage of the script editor + producer on-site, once a month at Metro since 1996.

Members can send in their scripts, treatments or character sketches- wherever you are up to - + speak to an industry professional who is able to offer advice and direction. The feedback from participating members has been inspiring + exciting.

So make an appointment now with Metro's Administrator + receive advice from industry professionals on funding applications, budgets and possible directions, assistance with characterisation + plot lines/direction.

Metro Members $110 - Shorts [2hrs]
Metro Members $165 - Features [3hrs]

Non members pay $130 - Shorts [2hrs]
Non members pay $195 - Features [3hrs]

For further information:
Contact::\\

Metro Screen
Sydney Film Centre - Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oatley Rd + Oxford St Paddington NSW
P: +61-2.9361.5318
F: +61-2.9361.5320
E: metro@metroscreen.org.au

For further information about Metro Screen:
Contact::\\

Metro Screen
P: +61-2.9361.5318
F: +61-2.9361.5320
E: metro@metroscreen.org.au

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