Ever tell your friends, “If only I could have $10,000 for a production budget and mentoring from a seasoned Hollywood pro, I could make a really kick-ass short film”?
Well, it’s time to put up or shut up. is offering just that to ten lucky young filmmakers. Go to find out how the program works and how to apply.
A key part of the application is a one-page treatment of your idea for a short film or video. The story you want to make needs to address some aspect of liberty as its theme. And it must be makable within the budgetary limits. (So forget about that sequel to Braveheart, unless you’re really good at green-screen CGI.)
The judges will be looking for originality. But they’re not looking for super-esoteric film-school short films. You know the type — shot in black and white for no good reason, weird for the sake of being weird. It wouldn’t kill you to give it a coherent narrative. (And it’d definitely give you a better shot at getting picked.)
So, start thinking up those original story ideas with a coherent narrative and a liberty theme. With any luck, you’ll be making a kick-ass short film this summer.
And stay tuned to this blog, as we’ll release additional tips and details on TN’s programs.