2023 WCSFP Emerging Producers Bursary Application

The Emerging Producers Bursary Program offers up-and-coming producers and content creators working in science, history, wildlife and non-fiction media a range of support including accreditation and networking opportunities for Congress '23, presented by the World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP).

Applications due by September 22, 2023, 11:59pm EST

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Please provide your current residency information below






Eligibility

I certify that I am:
    • A first time WCSFP attendee.
    • Working in the science, history or factual genres in one of the following roles: executive producer, producer, associate producer, assistant producer, or digital, gaming or social media content creator.
    • At a career stage to benefit from attendance at a large international event.
    Application Tier

    Applicants must choose a Bursary level to apply to:


    Full Bursary (Tier 1)

    • Full registration for the 2023 Congress;
    • Travel and four nights accommodation
    • Mentorship from a Congress veteran;
    • Guaranteed one-on-one meetings with decision makers;
    • Welcome session with leading producers to help facilitate the most effective WCSFP experience;
    • Tailored assistance and advice to successfully navigate WCSFP;
    • Discounted accreditation to attend Congress 2024 and 2025.

    Priority for the Full Bursary will be given to producers from emerging markets and to those who have not previously attended a major international market.

     

    Partial Bursary (Tier 2)

    • Full registration for the 2023 Congress;
    • Welcome session with leading producers to help facilitate the most effective WCSFP experience;
    • Tailored assistance and advice to successfully navigate WCSFP;
    • Discounted accreditation to attend Congress 2024 and 2025.

    Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    WCSFP aims to be a more diverse and inclusive space. To help us measure and improve upon these efforts, we kindly ask you to respond to the following questions.

    All responses are confidential. Responses will be used for research and statistical analyses only, and will not be used to determine eligibility for the program.







    About the Applicant



    PREVIOUS WORK
    Please provide a video or audio sample of previous work. This must be provided as a streaming link (such as from Vimeo or YouTube). Download links will not be accepted. All samples must be in English or subtitled in English


    Do not change this password before October 15, 2020

    References
    Please provide a letter of support from a broadcaster or senior producer.

    In lieu of a letter of support, digital media content creators may submit a letter detailing their audience reach, including information on how they interact with their audiences and numbers indicating their audience and social media reach.





    Application Statement

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