Criteria

• Residency in Sarasota or Manatee County, Florida
• Completed at least one full year at an accredited Florida College
• Currently enrolled in one of the following majors: Film, Computer Animation, Creative Writing, Motion Design, Illustration,
• Provide at least one sample of their work with application
• Maintain 2.75 Grade Point Average

Personal Information

• Tell us about yourself, including your aspirations of having a career in the film industry, the role film and cinema have influenced you on your career path. (250-500 words)
• What area of Film is your chosen career. What other areas of film and production would you be interested in besides your current major. (150-300 words)
• Which film has most influenced your life and why? (200-350 words)
• Describe a project, experience, or person related to your career goals has most inspired you and why? (200-300 words)

Guidelines

• Number of Awards: 5
• Amount: $2,000.00 Each
• Renewable: Yes. Must reapply
• Benefactor: Sarasota Film Society

Deadline

• The application deadline is July 31st of the current year.