Next Wave Application Form - English Language Project
Supported by Screen Scotland and MG ALBA, up to four short films by filmmakers who have received previous funding will receive a £25,000 production budget, as well as an additional £3,000 in development support.
Application Information
There is the option to provide either written or verbal answers to the questions below. We recommend you read our full guidelines in advance of applying and please do get in touch at office@takethree.scot if you have any questions or issues.
Team Details
Please only fill in the boxes relevant to your application.
Name of Producer
First Name
Last Name
Producer Email Address
example@example.com
Production Company
Producer Home Postcode (If selected we will ask for proof of address)
Please provide details of previously funded BFI NETWORK or Screen Scotland short film, including title of short, programme and year.
Please note this is not mandatory for producers.
Has the Producer completed the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form?
Yes
No
Name of Writer
First Name
Last Name
Writer Email Address
example@example.com
Writer Home Postcode (If selected we will ask for proof of address)
Please provide details of previously funded BFI NETWORK or Screen Scotland short film, including title of short, programme and year.
Has the Writer completed the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form?
Yes
No
Name of Director or Writer/Director
First Name
Last Name
Director or Writer/Director Email Address
example@example.com
Director or Writer/Director Home Postcode (If selected we will ask for proof of address)
Please provide details of previously funded BFI NETWORK or Screen Scotland short film, including title of short, programme and year.
Has the Director or Writer/Director completed the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form?
Yes
No
Name(s), email(s) and role(s) of any additional Producers, Writers or Directors (if applicable).
Short Film Idea
Please provide a written response in the box below OR upload your story outline as a video/audio file.
Project Title
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Logline (maximum 100 words)
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Story outline - an overview of the dramatic action of your proposed short film, from beginning to end. (maximum 500 words)
0/500
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Is your project an adaptation of existing material?
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide more details, including confirmation that you hold all the rights necessary to adapt this work.
Are you currently applying for, or have you previously received, any National Lottery funding?
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Yes
No
If yes, please provide details of the previously received funding here.
Personal Statements
Please provide a written response in the boxes below OR upload the statements as video/audio files. All statements have a 300 word maximum and if an individual has multiple roles, please tailor the responses for each relevant statement. Make sure to include details of what you learnt from your previous funded short, explaining how you have since evolved as a filmmaker and how making another short will benefit your career. Please also include a paragraph on your proposed first feature, stating the current stage of development.
PRODUCER Personal Statement - tell us why you want to produce this project and why now.
0/300
WRITER Personal Statement - tell us why you want to write this project and why now.
0/300
DIRECTOR or WRITER/DIRECTOR Personal Statement - tell us why you want to direct this project and why now.
0/300
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CV Summary or Short Biographies (Producer, Writer, Director or Writer/Director as applicable)
This can be provided in either word document, pdf or video/audio file format.
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Examples of Previous Work
The examples provided can be either to watch or read.
PRODUCER Links to examples of previous work (provide URLs)
PRODUCER Supporting links to website, IMDb page or other (provide URLs)
WRITER Links to examples of previous work and writing samples (provide URLs)
WRITER Supporting links to website, IMDb page or other (provide URLs)
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DIRECTOR OR WRITER/DIRECTOR Links to examples of previous work (provide URLs)
DIRECTOR OR WRITER/DIRECTOR Supporting links to website, IMDb page or other (provide URLs)
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Accessibility
Please note here whether you or any of your core team have any specific access or communication needs
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Confirmations
Do you or any of your team have any personal relationship with a staff member or board member from either TAKE THREE, Screen Scotland or MG ALBA, or have a position as an employee or board member of any of the funding partners?
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Yes
No
I confirm that all team members are available to give the time and commitment needed for the development and production of a short film from August 2026 - March 2027 and will not be in full time education during this period.
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