The John Brabourne Big 5 Comedy Award sponsored by Kodak, Arri Media, Pinewood, Technicolor and N20 Entertainment
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AWARD: The John Brabourne Awards are delighted to announce a very special award as part of our scheme: The Big 5 Comedy Award.
We are looking for a talented individual to write a 10 minute comedy short that has the potential to be made into a short film. The CTBF in conjunction with the UK Film Council will provide the funding to help finance this production as well as taking advantage of the BIG 5 Sponsors who are all offering the following services.
Kodak: Kodak are donating 10,000 feet of 35mm.
Arri Media: Arri will donate cameras and lights the project. Type of camera and lights to be agreed with the production. In addition Arri will offer a one week lighting course for someone on the production.
Pinewood: Pinewood will donate set access at Pinewood, Shepperton or Teddington Studios. Pinewood will also donate the audio post production.
Technicolor: Technicolor will donate the processing and telecine of the rushes from the 10,000 feet of 35mm and the digital intermediate 2k data transfer. Technicolor will also donate the visual post production of the short film.
N20 Entertainment: N20 Entertainment, founded by creative producer Norma Burke, is the production company who will work with the winning writer in bringing the film to life. N20 specialises in comedy content for film, TV and the internet as well as promoting live stand up comedy events. N20 will be appointing a well known comedy director to the film which we hope will help make this award a fantastic opportunity for one lucky winner.
The Big 5 award is supported by Working Title & UKFC.
VALUE: Around £120k
APPLICANTS: We are looking for a new writer with no previous experience or 'transitional talent' i.e. someone who may have written for TV, Radio or Standup but has not been recognised with a sole credit.
Through this award, this person will be on the cusp of furthering their career and expanding their experience through a significant opportunity that is in their grasp but not yet realised. In particular this award aims to broaden the social, economic and cultural mix of the film industry. One of the functions of the John Brabourne Awards is to help talented individuals from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds achieve their goals in the film and television industries.
We have an INDUSTRY PANEL with key writers, producers, directors and commissioners from UKFC, Working Title Films, Big Talk Productions, Paramount Comedy Central. This panel will be responsible for selecting the winning script from our shortlist.
This award carries a maximum value of £10,000 and is a match funded award between the UK Film Council and the CTBF.
The aim of this award is to support a talented individual to achieve their goal in film. This person will be on the cusp of furthering their career and expanding their experience through a significant opportunity that is in their grasp but not yet realised. In particular, this award aims to broaden the social, economic and cultural mix of the film industry. The award can be used for an education programme, relevant scheme or a significant opportunity for work experience or furthering your professional skill base.
AWARD: Endemol are offering an exciting opportunity to join their Creative Unit for someone interested in working in television development or production. This can be based in London or Bristol and includes 2 weeks paid work experience, a training course in researching or similar with value of £1.5k and a mentor at Endemol for a one year term.
VALUE: £3,300
APPLICANTS: We are looking for a creative and talented individual who can contribute to the creative unit at Endemol. This person should have some working experience or training in the television industry. They must be bright, hardworking and demonstrate a keen motivation in career intentions.
The John Brabourne Award for Television Promotion sponsored by TCM
AWARD: Turner Classic Movies are offering a special award focused on On-Air television promotions. TCM will send the applicant to the annual Promax conference in the UK and in addition, will offer a period of un-paid work experience in the promos department at Turner if this interests the candidate.
VALUE: £650
APPLICANTS: We are looking for creative people (a writer, a producer, a director, an animator, an editor) with an expressed interest in breaking into television promotions. Ideally this person will demonstrate some knowledge and interest in the promotions area and possibly have created some trailers already. They must have original ideas and individual creative flair.
The John Brabourne Young Filmmaker Award sponsored by Kodak
AWARD: Kodak are offering 15 rolls of 16mm Kodak film for the shooting of a short film.
VALUE: £1,000
APPLICANTS: We are looking for talented directors who have a great short film to shoot. Film stock must be put towards an interesting and clever short film, preferably by a young director who already has some experience of shooting on film. Please send your script and outline why you want to work on film.
The John Brabourne Award for Television Post Production sponsored by The Club
AWARD: £5k worth of access to post production at The Club television post production facility in Covent Garden, London.
VALUE: £5,000
APPLICANTS: Do you have a project that would benefit from being finished or finessed in a high end post production facility? The Club are offering someone with a keen interest in television the chance to take an unfinished project to them and complete it at their facility in Covent Garden. This would also benefit someone who wants to work in a post production environment. Please outline your project in the application form and what you hope to achieve at The Club.
The John Brabourne Award for television post production - sponsored by Envy Post Production
AWARD: Envy Post Production are offering £1k worth of post production or training in post production at their television post production company in Soho, London.
VALUE: £1,000
APPLICANTS: We are looking for someone who has the personality and attitude to fit well into a post production environment. The candidate must be able to demonstrate a keen interest in television post, but need not have a great deal of experience. They must have good communication skills, great people skills and be willing to work long hours.
The John Brabourne Award sponsored by The Brighton Film School
AWARD: The Brighton Film School are offering a free place on their summer school film course for the winner of this award.
VALUE: £800
APPLICANTS: We are looking for a talented individual who would like to study at one of the UK's top film schools but is financially restricted.
At our summer film course you will learn new techniques and more about how to write, produce and direct. If this is something you feel would benefit you, please tell us why on your application form.
Please note you will have to provide your own accommodation if you are accepted on this course.
The John Brabourne Award sponsored by The British Cinema and Television Veterans
AWARD: The BCTV are offering a cash award to someone who can prove their dedication to working in the film or television industry. Your application should be supported by your experience and an explanation of how this award further your career.
