Screen Changer Application 2021

Screen Changer Application 2021
In your application, please complete as much information as possible. Where your project is not sufficiently advanced to complete a section, please note this in your response. If you have a known area of weakness, point this out in your application - this helps the selection panel understand how you can benefit from participating in Screen Changer.

We accept:
Feature films (drama and documentary)
Television miniseries
TV One Hour Documentaries

We do not accept:
Short-form projects (under 60min)
Branded content
Reality television

Important:
one or more team members must hold a current Dame Changer Membership.

There are many fields and documents required, we encourage you to have look at the whole form and prepare the required documents before starting to fill out this form.

All supporting files or documents need to be uploaded to an online share platform like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox and you will need to fill out associated fields with a shareable link.
If there is more than one file to be uploaded, please upload files into one folder and share a link for that folder with us.

Here are instructions on how to generate a shareable link:
Google Drive
Microsoft OneDrive
DropBox
The Project
Project Title*
Genre*
Logline*
Paragraph Synopsis*
One Page Synopsis*
Applicant Details
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Project Team
List key members of your team and their roles and Email*
Provide brief company and team biographies*
Share the link to CVs and filmography of project principals (executive producer, producer, director, screenwriter, cast attachments). Include notable credits and/or major recognition or award information. (PDF)
if there are more than one file, please share a link to the folder containing all documents and name each file according to content
List names and titles of any attached advisors or consultants (optional)
The Story Treatment
Give an overview of your story, introducing the main characters and potential plot points. 1-10 pages only. (Full screenplay, pilot scripts should not be submitted, however, these must be made available upon request).
Share the link to Treatment/ extended Synopsis/ character breakdown document
if there are more than one file, please share a link to the folder containing all documents and name each file according to content
Underlying Work
You must own or have an option to acquire any material the story is based on. Please insert the expiry date of any option*
Project Information
Briefly outline the production timeline and plan*
Provide any relevant project history (development financing, awards, and pitching events)
Cultural Context or Social Relevance
Tell us why your story needs to be heard.
Summaries the themes, stakes and/or questions that the project explores.*
Work Sample (optional)
You may provide relevant sample work to support your application. This can include a trailer or teaser, a select scene, footage demonstrating a character, and other supporting footage if relevant, mood boards or reels, etc.

Please make your work samples downloadable. Make sure you double-check the link
Share the link to Work Sample (URL)
if there are more than one file, please share a link to the folder containing all documents and name each file according to content
Please describe the content of the sample and how it relates to your current project.
Audience
Describe the anticipated audience for your project and engagement strategy.
Who is (or are) your target audience/s? Creatively, how do you intend to address their interests in your project? If relevant, have you established a relationship with these communities, and through what means?*
Describe your audience engagement strategy and rationale.*
Distribution Strategies
Provide a statement about your project's potential to attract international partners.
Do you currently have distribution or market interest? What are your aims in terms of international distribution, including festivals or launch platforms? Include any thoughts on how you would like to see the film released.
Financial Information
Please provide a production schedule, your financial plan, and a production budget summary, if available. Please include in your financial plan all sources of funding received to date and potential sources of funding.
Share the link to Production Budget, Production Schedule and Finance Plan (PDF)
if there are more than one file, please share a link to the folder containing all documents and name each file according to content
Additional notes on financial information (optional)
Marketing Information
Please provide a 1-2 page description of the prior and current marketing activities for the project, including the strategy to package your project and which marketing assets you plan to create throughout the development and production process, existing or planned social media platforms you intend to use
Share the link to Marketing Information
if there are more than one file, please share a link to the folder containing all documents and name each file according to content
Please download and review following two pdf files and provide SWOT Analysis in the field below

Essential guide to SWOT analysis
SWOT Template
SWOT Analysis*
Project Team Needs
We want to know what participation in Screen Tank would mean to you right now - in terms of your career, professional development and the evolution of your project.
What are your most pressing project needs and mentoring goals?*
What elements of being a filmmaker and building a sustainable career do you feel you need to learn?*
What are the relevant lessons from your filmmaking experience? How are you applying them to your current project?*
You may be aware, that on completion of the Screen Tank program, up to three project teams may be selected for the on-going Mentor to Market program, which offers tailored mentoring and support.
Further details about the obligations attached to participating in this program, and the cost, are available on the website.
Please indicate whether you intend applying for the Mentor to Market program

YesNoUndecided
Final Comments
What else would you like the selection panel to know about you, your team or your project? (optional)
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Screen Changer Application 2021

The Project

Applicant Details

Project Team

The Story Treatment

Underlying Work

Project Information

Cultural Context or Social Relevance

Work Sample (optional)

Audience

Distribution Strategies

Financial Information

Marketing Information

Project Team Needs

Final Comments