Application and Selection Process

In the first stage of the process, applicants will be asked only to submit a properly formatted narrative short film script of 15 pages or less for consideration. Knowing such things are deeply subjective and hard to define, we are looking for a great story well told containing notes of hope and uplift. We are agnostic on genre.

Initial script reviews will be conducted by the team at the PAGE International Screenwriting Awards. Top applicants will be asked to submit additional information about the project, including a statement of intent, any attachments or developed materials, other works, and applicant bio. PLEASE NOTE: prior production work or experience is not required (but is welcome) to be selected. As with all of our programs, we look for people demonstrating the capacity to do the work and to work collaboratively, regardless of film or TV experience.

The Stowe Team will select the finalists for consideration.

The Jury (listed below) will select the project to be awarded the $50,000 grant.

Stowe Mentor Liz Cardenas will serve as Executive Producer on the project to administer the grant and to be available to provide mentoring.

Please note scripts of 15 pages or less are eligible to apply. At the same time and as noted below, although not a hard and fast rule, we are looking for projects that can result in a film with a total run time of 10 minutes or less. Knowing the rule of thumb is one minute per page, please keep this in mind as you consider applying with a script longer than 10 pages.

If the applicant does not have a team assembled to make the film, the Stowe team will inquire about how to build the team to make the film.

International applicants are welcome (scripts must be submitted in English).

The winning project will be:

• A well-presented and written short film script with

• Ideally, a total run time of approximately 10 minutes or less and

• Few characters and locations, and

• No serious stunt, animation, or effects needed.

Applicants (and teams) must demonstrate a collaborative nature and capacity to do the work.