THE PROCESS:

The Iris Prize will oversee the intake and shortlisting of the applications to the Fund. The Iris Prize Team will be headed by Berwyn Rowlands (Festival Director) and Angela Clarke (BAFTA nominated Documentary film maker). OMG shall make the final selection from the shortlist provided by the Iris Prize.

THE APPLICATION

The initial application will require the following elements:

1. Project Title
2. Sentence describing project
3. Paragraph describing project
4. Film maker statement explaining why their project should be financed
5. Examples of relevant work to support the application
6. Key talent CVs.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Individuals living in the UK can apply. The fund will be interested in supporting filmmakers who identify as part of communities that are underrepresented in the film industry, including, but not limited to, black, Asian, and minority ethnic people and women.

For more information: Documentary Fund – Iris Prize