The Emerging Producers Bursary Program offers up-and-coming producers working in science, history, and factual media a range of financial support for accreditation, travel and accommodation for the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP).
Recipients will have access to the event's industry intelligence and professional development opportunities, including guaranteed meetings and networking opportunities with the top producers and commissioning editors in the industry.
The goal of the program is to welcome and represent talent at all career stages, and encourage a new generation of Congress members.
How It Works
Qualified applicants will be selected to receive one of the following tiers of support:
Tier 1 - Full Scholarship
- Full registration for the 2017 World Congress of Science and Factual Producers in San Francisco, CA, USA;
- Travel and accommodation;
- Formal introduction at the Congress’ opening plenary;
- Guaranteed one-on-one meetings with decision makers;
- Meetings with leading producers to help facilitate the most effective WCSFP experience;
- Tailored assistance and advice to successfully navigate WCSFP.
Tier 2 - Partial Scholarship (no travel support)
- Full registration for the 2017 World Congress of Science and Factual Producers in San Francisco, CA, USA;
- Formal introduction at the Congress’ opening plenary;
- Guaranteed one-on-one meetings with decision makers;
- Meetings with leading producers to help facilitate the most effective WCSFP experience;
- Tailored assistance and advice to successfully navigate WCSFP.
2017 Eligibility and Guidelines
- Any producer under the age of 35 may apply for the bursary. Exceptions will be made for producers who have undergone a career change. Please self-identify in your application.
- For Tier 1 bursaries, priority will be given to applicants from outside the WCSFP’s traditional attendance base (i.e. outside of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA).
- Applicants must demonstrate experience working in the science, history or factual genres in one of the following roles: executive producer, producer, associate producer, or assistant producer. Applicants must have experience in these roles on a minimum of one and maximum of three productions.
REQUIREMENTS
- A one-page application statement detailing the applicant’s involvement in science, history or factual production, including a description of his/her most recent project and his/her goals for attending Congress. The letter must include an indication of which tier of support is requested.
- CV and short bio that outlines the applicant’s experience as a producer.
- A scanned copy of a government issued piece of identification that provides date of birth.
- A letter of support from a broadcaster or senior producer.
- Links to the applicants previous work. Please indicate your role on the supporting footage.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications are now open, with a final deadline of September 22. Please send your application and documents to Stephanie McArthur as PDF attachments.
Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision by November 1, 2017.
