What Is It?

Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program is an ongoing grant program. Through this program, Panavision donates the use of 16mm or 35mm motion picture camera equipment to filmmakers who are making Public Service Announcements, Showcase Reels, “Low-Budget” Independent Features or any other type of Short, Non-Profit film.

The New Filmmaker Program has four 16mm and two 35mm cameras which have been set aside from the rental pool and are permanently attached to the program. These cameras are rotated from production to production, with time allotted for camera service and maintenance between shows.

How Does It Work?

To have your project considered for the New Filmmaker Program, you must submit a complete proposal to the program. This proposal is then reviewed and a decision is made as to whether or not the proposal meets Panavision’s standards and scheduling requirements.

What to include in the proposal:

• A cover letter describing the status of your production, what format you intend to shoot in, who you are, etc.
• A shooting schedule
• A copy of your script
• A copy of your budget
• Resumes and bios of all key people involved
• If you are associated with a school, include a letter of good standing on their letterhead. If you are not associated with a school, please include a copy of your state ID
• A three line synopsis
• Feel free to add anything that you think will cause you proposal package to stand out (location photos, storyboards, past work, etc.)

After receiving and reviewing your proposal, we will notify you as to the possibility of you obtaining an equipment grant. We will respond as quickly as possible, but please allow three weeks for an initial response.

Some Very Important Notes

1. Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program receives many more proposals than we can possibly service. We try to accommodate as many as possible, but filmmakers must realize that this is a competitive grant program. Submitting your project will not automatically get you an equipment grant. As a result, we suggest a back-up plan.
2. GET YOUR PROPOSALS IN AT LEAST TWO MONTHS BEFORE YOU PLAN TO SHOOT! Due to the high demand for Panavision cameras and equipment, it behooves you to plan ahead and contact us early.
3. The New Filmmaker Program does not discriminate as to the nature of the project that can receive equipment grants. Any form, from experimental to documentary, from musical to traditional narrative are welcome. Unfortunately, the cameras cannot be used on productions shooting outside the United States. Customs laws make transportation of cameras out of the US prohibitive.
4. The New Filmmaker Program will not allow cameras to be used on projects that perpetuate racial or sexual stereotypes and prejudices. Pornography is absolutely unacceptable.

Please send proposals to:

NEW FILMMAKER PROGRAM
Panavision
6219 De Soto Ave.
Woodland Hills. CA 91367-2602