Please PRINT All Requested Information Legibly and Carefully

 

Please send in the following:

(Hard Copies only, applications will not be accepted via fax or email)

Please make sure you have your FULL NAME on ALL application components

Kindly send in typed materials

 

  • Application Form

  • Sample of filmmaking experience VHS or DVD, short films, documentaries, music videos, feature films, or other supporting materials where you are credited.

  • Cover letter introducing yourself and your project, and informing us why you want to be a filmmaker, no more than 3 pages.

  • Resume/CV, including name, address, email, and telephone of the writer, no more than 3 pages.

  • Resume/CV of key people attached to project

  • Project Synopsis/Treatment (summary) no more then 2 pages

  • ENTIRE submitted screenplay.

  • 3-5 scenes from the submitted screenplay that the director proposes to shoot during the lab.

  • These scenes should be no more than 5 pages each.

  • These scenes should not include more than 3 characters each.

  • None of the scenes should have any digital or computer-generated effects requirements.

  • Copy of passport or other ID indicating citizenship.

 

Note:

  • Chosen participants of MAISHA Directors’ Labs will be REQUIRED to attend that years’ MAISHA Screenwriters’ lab, which will be an additional 7 days.  Be prepared to take 21 days off work and/or other commitments if you are selected.

  • If  a director is not the writer of his/her script, the director is responsible for the cost of the writers’ travel, or for keeping in touch with the writer during the lab session. 

  • All scenes will be shot on digital cameras.

  • The screenplay does not have to be written by the applicant. However, all permissions and rights must be obtained by the screenwriter and submitted with application.

  • The submitted screenplay cannot be a previously made film.

  • Strictly one project per applicant.

  • Materials submitted will NOT be returned

  • Only Applicants that are SHORT LISTED will be contacted via email.

  • Final participants’ names will be made public in both print and electronic mediums.

  • All final participants are responsible for visa and vaccination costs associated with traveling to Uganda.

 

Mail all application materials to:

MAISHA

PO Box 72156

Kampala, Uganda

RE: Directors Lab Submission

 

Or by messenger:
Maisha
Directors Lab Submission 
Plot 39 Luthulie Ave
Bugolobi, Kampala Uganda

Applications must be received by March 17th, 2006