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JC CineFem Scholarship

by New Zealand Film Commission

Scholarship details

JC CineFem Scholarship
Value Mentorship
Length 10 - 12 months
Ethnicities Māori
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The JC CineFem Scholarship is for women aspiring to a career as a cinematographer. The scholarship will offer the recipient an internship with a local or international cinematographer of her choice.

How To Apply

Apply through the website below:Applicant must include:

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a significant body of work in a visual medium where they have collaborated with other NZ practitioners. Applicants could be a DoP, a camera assistant or a stills photographer. Applicants must have career aspirations to be a world-class cinematographer.Applicants must have a project they are aiming to shoot within six months (eg. short, feature, television etc.). The aim is for the recipient to use the skills and tools learned during the mentorship to support a project, and for the mentor to provide feedback throughout. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.When assessing applications for this programme, the panel will use the following criteria:The skills, experience and track record of the applicant, and the quality of their previous work.The strategy and outcomes they hope to accomplish. The strength of the project they are working towards.