Fresh Shorts
 
Fresh Shorts is a new short film scheme run in-house by the NZ Film Commission. It aims to identify the next
generation of New Zealand feature filmmakers by nurturing and inspiring up-and-coming talent.
Fresh Shorts are:
- Fresh, new directorial voices with distinctive, original styles.
- Fresh ideas not seen before in short film, or new and original takes on familiar ideas.
- Cinematic - ideas that deserve to be on the big screen.
- Narrative films with impact. They could be emotional, humorous or political, or designed to scare an audience.The films should aim to reach audiences and move them.
- Films that take risks, provoke and challenge audiences. Films that have something to say.
We're looking for the next generation of up-and-coming feature filmmaking talent, so your short film idea should be
a reflection of you; a film only you can make.
Fresh Shorts will support the following once a year:
- Up to eight narrative short films at $10,000 per film
- Up to eight narrative short films at $30,000 per film
The level of funding is based on the director's experience.
Key Dates 2012
- Applications open - Monday May 7th
- Applications close - Friday June 29th
- Applications assessed - July/August
- Funding Decisions announced - September
- Funded Films to be delivered - October 2013
For any other enquires, including media, please contact:
Sam Burt – Fresh Shorts Assistant – freshshorts@nzfilm.co.nz – 04 894 1958
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