Clone of Opening Shot x Highland Cinema Application Form 2025/26

SHORT FILMS

Application Form
Please complete this form to apply to Opening Shot - a short film development and production programme delivered by Astar Media and Intercultural Youth Scotland as part of Screen Scotland's Talent Builder Initiative. Please read the guidelines in full before you fill in this application form. The deadline for submission is midnight on Sunday 18th January 2026.

All fields marked with * are required

Please also complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form, this is completely anonymous and providing this information will not affect your chances of selection or any other decisions related to your submission. The link will appear again once you have submitted your application.
Eligibility Criteria
Please confirm that you have read the Opening Shot: Short Films Fund Guidance before completing this application form.*

YesNo
Are you aged 16 or over and not currently enrolled in formal education?*

YesNo
Please confirm you live in Scotland on a full-time basis.*

Yes
Please confirm you do not object to receiving funding from the UK National Lottery, for example for religious reasons.*

I do not object
Personal Information
Name of applicant*

First NameLast Name
Email address*
example@example.com
Phone number*
Home postcode (If selected we will ask for proof of address)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Post code
Date of birth*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province
Select your ethnicity or self describe.*

Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab BritishBlack, Black Scottish or Black Britishype option 2Other Caribbean or BlackCaribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean BritishAfrican, African Scottish or African BritishOther AfricanPakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani BritishIndian, Indian Scottish or Indian BritishBangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi BritishChinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese BritishOther AsianWhite ScottishWhite BritishWhite IrishWhite PolishGypsy/TravellerRomaShowpersonOther WhiteMixed or multiple ethnic groupPrefer to self describe (write below)
Write here if you prefer to describe your ethnicity in a different way:
Project Information
Write a short summary of your film idea. Tell us what happens and who the main character is / who the characters are. *
(300 words max)
Write a few paragraphs about yourself and why you’d like to take part.*
(200 words max)
If you prefer to answer the application questions by uploading an audio file, video recording, or a drawing, upload your file here.

Maximum three minutes duration
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Is your film idea narrative fiction, animation or experimental? You can also select 'not sure'.*
Accessibility
Please note here whether you have any specific access or communication needs.
Confirmations
Do you have a personal relationship with any staff member or board member from IYS, Astar Media or Screen Scotland, or are you an employee or board member of any of these Opening Shot programme partners? If so you can still take part in this programme, but please provide some details of your relationship / employment link so we can assess conflict of interest and ensure your application is reviewed objectively*

YesNo
If yes, tell us who you connection relates to.
By submitting this form, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Your information will be used solely for the purpose stated in this form and will be stored securely.*

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SHORT FILMS

Eligibility Criteria

Personal Information

Project Information

Accessibility

Confirmations