2023 FLTG Application

2023 Application
In partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas - Girls of Promise Initiative and JM Associates, the Arkansas Cinema Society presents the Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls.

This lab is for high school girls who dream of following in the footsteps of Regina King, Cholé Zhao, Ruth Carter, Kathryn Bigelow, BERT&BERTIE, Reed Morano, and other female directors, cinematographers, costume designers, editors, and screenwriters.This lab will provide an opportunity for high-school girls between the ages of 16-18 to experience all aspects of the filmmaking process, from screenwriting to production to editing. No prior filmmaking experience is necessary and the lab is FREE.

Guided by seasoned filmmakers the participants will develop a 3-5 minute short film with an emphasis on women’s empowerment and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) throughout the eight-week program. The finished short film will screen during ACS’s annual FILMLAND festival.

Application Process:

Phase 1: Complete the form below and answer the three essay questions

Phase 2: Applicants who are selected to move on to Phase 2 and have been chosen for an interview will be notified via email

Phase 3: Selected participants will be notified via email and must confirm attendance within ONE WEEK. You must also confirm you can attend all lab dates.

Class Dates: Last week of July - August, 2023. Exact dates TBD

Location of Classes: In-Person in Little Rock, AR

Application Closing Date: March 10, 2023

COVID Safety Protocol: Participants must be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination will be required by the start of the program
Name*

First Name Last Name
Email (the one you check the most often)*
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Your Birthday*

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Date
How would you best describe your race & ethnicity?*
Parent/Guardian Name*

First Name Last Name
Parent/Guardian Email*
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High School name and city*
How did you find out about the Lab for Teen Girls?*
For example: social media, poster, councilor, etc.

Transportation and Safety
Do you have means of transportation? (Can you drive yourself or can someone drive you to any in-person meetings of the Lab?)*

YesNo
I understand ACS does not provide housing and I am responsible for securing my own housing in Little Rock for any in-person sessions and the production days.*

YesNo
I understand that if I am selected to participate, ACS is requiring proof of full COVID vaccination before the start of the program *

Essay Questions

When answering the following essay questions, please be thorough and thoughtful. Moving to Phase 2 of the application process will be determined by your answers.Minimum of 5 sentences.
Why are you interested in being part of this program?*

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Why do you think it is important for women to tell their stories? *

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The lessons we take from the obstacles we encounter can drive stories. Recount a time when you faced a challenge. 1. How did it affect you? 2. What did you learn from the experience? 3. Do you think other women are affected by this challenge, why or why not? *

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2023 Application

Transportation and Safety

Essay Questions