Application deadline

The deadline for DDF is Friday, August 16th, 2013, at 5:00 PM PST

All proposals must be accompanied by a sample of the applicant's previously completed work. Please follow the instructions carefully. Use only 12-point font size. Applications submitted in smaller font size will not be accepted.

Required materials for DDF application

1. Application cover sheet

2. Program description

3. Project Questionnaire (download)

4. Applicant Résumé

5. Copy of Previously completed work sample

6. Sample Material (optional)

Email your completed application materials to ddf@itvs.org. The subject line must read as follows: Last Name,First Name_Name of Project

Please upload each document as indicated in list above as a SEPARATE PDF or Word document. The documents should follow this naming convention:
Name of Document _Last Name, First Name_Name of Project You will then receive an automatic confirmation email from ITVS.

Do not send any questions to the ddf@itvs.org e-mail address. If you have any questions related to the application process please contact N’Jeri Eaton, njeri_eaton@itvs.org.

Part 1: Application Cover sheet

First you must fill out and submit the online cover sheet. Here is a list of all the information you will need to complete your cover sheet. Once you have all the information ready, fill out the online application cover sheet. After you’ve completed the application cover sheet, make sure to save it as a PDF. You will need to submit this PDF, along with your other application materials, to ddf@itvs.org

Development Budget information instructions

Please provide estimated budget information only in the budget section of your application cover sheet. Do not include in-kind costs or support. The fields you will need to complete are:

  • Producing Staff
  • Script Development Writing Staff
  • Research
  • Travel Research
  • Production
  • Other

Please note: that the total request cannot exceed $15,000.00.

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Part 2: Program description (up to three pages)

Treatment

Attach a two-page treatment. Include a brief synopsis and describe how you envision translating your story from the page to the screen.

Project Information

Attach one page addressing the following:

  • How will the development funds be used?
  • What research and development has already been completed for this project?
  • Describe the target audience for this program. In what way is this audience not being currently served by public television?
  • Describe your role on the previously completed work sample and the sample’s relevance to the proposed program. This might include a similar shooting style, approach to storytelling, intimate access to characters, etc.

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Part 3: Project Questionnaire

Applicants must download and complete the Project Questionnaire

The questionnaire requests more information on the following:

  • Timeline
  • Crew roles
  • Additional funding

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Part 4: Applicant Résumé

Applicants must submit a résumé (including their filmography). No summaries or blurbs will be accepted.

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Part 5: Previously Completed Work

Preferably a link or DVD of sample work must accompany all proposals. Applicants must have had a principal role (i.e., producer, co-producer, director or co-director). Work must be submitted in its entirety. Demo reels will not be accepted.

If you’re submitting a DVD, it must arrive at our office by the August 16th deadline. Send the DVD to the address below:

ITVS Diversity Development Fund 2013
651 Brannan Street, Suite 410
San Francisco CA 94107

In an effort to reduce waste, please consider sending in your work-in-progress sample in a paper sleeve.

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Part 6: Sample Materials (optional)

Applicants should submit any sample footage or photos related to their film if available. This is not required but it is beneficial during the review process. Please upload your footage to a site (i.e. Vimeo or personal website) and include the link (and password if applicable) in a PDF document.

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Assembling your application package

Email your completed application materials to ddf@itvs.org. The subject line must read as followed: Last Name,First Name_Name of Project

Please upload each document as a SEPARATE PDF or Word document. The documents should follow this naming convention:
Name of Document_Last Name,First Name_Name of Project You will then receive an automatic confirmation email from ITVS.

Do not send any questions to the ddf@itvs.org e-mail address. If you have any questions related to the application process please contact N’Jeri Eaton, njeri_eaton@itvs.org.

To apply, please email your materials to ddf@itvs.org by Friday, August, 16th 2013 at 5:00pm PST.

Common Questions

If I postmark my submission on the deadline, will you still accept it?

No, all proposals must arrive in the office by 5pm on the deadline. We have a very tight processing period, and so late submissions cannot be accepted.

Should I submit additional materials, like letters of support?

Please do not submit materials other than those listed to the left. If you are successful in making it to the panel review stage, you will have an opportunity to submit additional materials.

Will my video materials be returned at the end of the call?

Due to the quantity of submissions ITVS receives, we unfortunately cannot return your materials. We encourage you to submit a link instead and not to submit masters or the last copy of any video materials.

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions about DDF, email njeri_eaton@itvs.org.