10 Day Dreams Initiative

MISSION:
  • The 10 Day Dreams Initiative is designed to help close the achievement gap in the film industry for all minority and female filmmakers. ​
  • The Directors Guild of America published a report about the number of directors in Hollywood.  Just 6.4% were women and just 12.5% were minority.
  • UCLA and USC have both published in-depth reports citing the inequalities in the film industry.​
  • The non-profit Arts Equality, Inc. is designed to fund and support the 10 Day Film Challenge and all of its programs.

    Application -10 Day Dreams:   Summer Filmmaking Camp Scholarship
    *Sunday May 7, 2017 (11:59pm) deadline to apply.  Notification Date: On or about May 20, 2017*
    * Complete all applications through this website.  Do not apply for the camps directly through the camp website.

    2017 Eligible Summer Film Camps - There will be four (4) TOTAL scholarship recipients

    SOCAPA (School of Creative and Performing Arts) Summer Film Camps.  New York or Vermont. One (1) person will be chosen.
    • Option 1:  2 weeks of Screenwriting. June 25 - July 8. Brooklyn NY
    • Option 2: 2 weeks of Filmmaking. July 30 - Aug. 12. Brooklyn NY
    • Option 3: 1 week Film Boot Camp. July 16 -22. Burlington, Vermont
    • Option 4: 2 week Filmmaking. July 23 - Aug. 5. Burlington, Vermont

    NYFA (New York Film Academy) Summer Film Camps.  New York, Massachusetts, Florida, California or various cities outside the USA.  Two (2) people will be selected for this scholarship.  Dates vary by choice.  SEE ALL DATES and LOCATIONS HERE.

    WHYY Summer Filmmakers Day Camp.  Mon - Fri only.  July 17 - Aug 4.  Philadelphia, PA.  One (1) person will be chosen for this scholarship.
    Application instructions:  You must complete this application in ONE session.  Questions? Contact: mnicholson@tendayfilm.org  

    CHECKLIST: Have the following ready before you complete this application.  Make sure all the documents you need are on the computer you will use to complete this application.

    • 'Video production' teacher letter of recommendation that discusses your 'experience and dedication to filmmaking'.  No more than 1 page please.
     
    • Other teacher/staff/guidance counselor letter of recommendation that discusses your overall character as a student (including but not limited to behavior, attendance, discipline, etc...)  No more than 1 page please.
     
    • Create a short, 1-minute testimonial video describing an experience you've had with filmmaking and how it impacted your filmmaking life.  You will need to upload a YOUTUBE link to that video below.  SEE A SAMPLE HERE.
    ​
    • parent contact information and yearly household income  (income may or may not be one of many factors in determining scholarship)

    BEGIN your application - review all the requirements below before starting the application.

    Part 1:  Your School Information.  (Once selected, we will verify this information with your school.  Please be accurate.)

    Part 2: Your Personal Information

    Part 3: Parent/Guardian Information & Permission
    Note:  Parental permission is required to attend all camps.  Completing the section serves as a signed permission agreement by the parent.

    Part 4: You, as filmmaker

    In this section, you will need to (1) provide the YouTube link of your video testimonial...see a sample here; (2) upload your video production teacher letter of recommendation; and (3) upload your other staff member letter of recommendation.  YOU MUST complete this entire application in ONE session.  Have these documents on the same computer you will use to complete this application.

    Video Testimonial

    In 1-minute, create a short testimonial video describing an experience you've had with filmmaking and how it impacted your filmmaking life.  SEE A SAMPLE HERE.  Upload your story to YouTube and provide the link below.

    VIDEO PRODUCTION Teacher Letter of Recommendation

    Max file size: 20MB

    OTHER Teacher / Staff / Guidance Counselor Letter of Recommendation

    Max file size: 20MB

    Part 5: Understanding your commitment

    ​I understand that, if I am offered a scholarship and I accept it, then I understand that I am making a commitment to complete my course of study with my selected summer camp, barring major, unforeseen circumstances such as a significant change in my personal or in my family’s health, or a family or personal circumstance that would not permit me to attend.  I certify that the above information is accurate and I understand that providing false or erroneous information constitutes fraud and may result in immediate disqualification or consideration for a scholarship.

    Part 6: Collection of personal information disclosure

    If the child applying for this scholarship is under the age of 13, 10 Day Dreams must receive the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian for the collection of any personal information from the child that is required for registration. 

    If the child applying for this scholarship is under the age of 13, I consent to my child's registration for this program and give 10 Day Dreams permission to collect any required personal information.  I also understand that if I object to any such use of my child's information, I may contact 10 Day Dreams at info@tendayfilm.org to request that certain information about my child not be disclosed to third parties, or to tell 10 Day Dreams that I wish to review my child's personal information, have the information deleted and/or refuse to allow any further collection or use of my child's information.
    ​Parent/Guardian Signature.  Only required if the child applying for the scholarship is under the age of 13.  A signature denotes that the parent/guardian has read the above disclosure on personal information and agrees to the terms.

    Part 7: Submit your application

    Before you click 'Apply Now', be sure you have completed all the required fields above (marked by *) and you (a) included your YouTube link and (b) attached your 2 teacher/staff letters. If so, click 'Apply Now'.