Introduction

TTC’s 2007 SCFC Film Production Fund Application Process: 

Step 1: Submit Script  

Step 2: Top Four Applicants Announced    

Step 3: Top Four Applicants Develop Final Grant Proposals

Step 4: Trident Submits Top Four Applicant’s Final Grant Proposals to the SCFC

 Quick Reference Timeline

 Trident Technical College’s Partnership Criteria

Before submitting a script to Trident Technical College, please carefully read all the information on this website as well as the South Carolina Film Commission website at http://www.scfilmoffice.com/prodfund.html.

You must understand that a good script is only one piece of the project’s application process. Applicants for the SC Film Production Fund who wish to partner with Trident Technical College must be able to answer YES to ALL of following questions:

• Do you have the production expertise and a proven track record as a filmmaker or producer? If not, are you presently affiliated with a filmmaker or producer who does have the production expertise and a proven track record as a filmmaker or producer?

• Can you successfully complete the SC Film Production Fund application package which includes an application, overview, personnel, budget, timeline and script?

• Do you have the necessary financial resources? The South Carolina Department of Commerce awards funds only after receipt of billing and proof of payment (cancelled check or paid invoice). This means that you must pay all your production expenses upfront and out of pocket before you submit a request for payment with paid invoices attached so that you can be reimbursed.

• Can you complete the project within one year after receiving the award and signing the contract?

The SC Film Commission Film Production Fund Review Panel will be assessing your business plan, timeline, budget and ability to complete the project using nationally-credited film professionals. So please be sure that you have ALL the resources and expertise necessary to successfully compete for this grant on the state level before you submit your script to Trident Technical College.

Important Notices:

• Script submission deadline for SC Film Production Fund applicants who wish to partner with
  Trident Technical College is August 31, 2007. 
• Only one (1) script per applicant.
• NEW REQUIREMENT - All applicants for the SC Film Production Fund MUST attend this two day workshop.
  Saturday and Sunday September 22 and 23 
  This link to the SC Film Commission Web Site Producer’s Workshop has been updated.
  
• On July 12, 2007 the following dates where changed for the top four applicants:

Mandatory meeting date is now Monday, October 15, 2007

Individual Grant Proposal Review date is now Friday, November 9, 2007 

Final Grant Proposal Due date is now 11:00 am Monday, November 26, 2007

Printable Version: TTC 2007 SC Film Production Fund Process and Guidelines.pdf

If you have any questions, please email Pat Fox, Trident Technical College’s Dean of Film, Media and Visual Arts at pat.fox@tridenttech.edu.