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The 18 mm Program
A film training and showcase opportunity for youth
Presented by the Kingston Canadian Film Festival and the Kingston Film and Media Office.
Rules and regulations
1. The call is open to applicants who are enrolled in high school or are 18-year-old and younger at the time of application. Applicants do not need to be Kingston-based, but in-person attendance is necessary, so travel will be required for those not living in Kingston. Applications from other groups won’t be considered for this particular program.
2. The applicant must be willing to attend the 12 essential training classes over the weekends of March and April 2023.
3. The applicant must commit to make a final project (short film) over the course of the summer and deliver a final version to KCFF on or before December 1st 2023.
4. The applicant must submit a complete application through the designated link before the deadline. Any application received afterwards won’t be considered.
5. No prior film experience or education is required, but might be valued.
6. Applicants are encouraged to attach reference letters to their applications. Unlike what is usually requested, we ask that letters come from people who are biased—family, close friends, partners…etc. Informal and funny tones are welcome! Recommendation letters can be in the form of written words or videos that feature referees speak about the applicant, not necessarily highlighting film related skills, but anything that helps us know more about the applicant; what their interests are and what makes them the right person for this opportunity. Reference letters are not mandatory.
7. Applicants must provide a short synopsis (100-200 words) for the project they wish to make as part of the program. Fiction and experimental films are accepted, but documentaries are preferred. Applicants may change their minds about these potential films and decide to pursue other projects during the program; this is totally acceptable, and, in fact, has positive indications!
