FILM HUB SOUTH EAST (BFI Film Audience Network)Training and Travel Bursary Guidelines

May 2017PLEASE NOTE NEW BURSARY AMOUNTS AND CRITERIA NOW APPLY

Training and Travel Bursaries

The Training & Travel bursaries have been designed to enhance the skills and knowledge base of cultural exhibitors in the South East (defined as Berkshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex). This is particularly important as many film exhibitors are under-resourced and professional development can be expensive.

Members of Film Hub South East (FHSE) may apply for bursaries that will serve as a contribution towards course fees, accreditation, and associated travel and accommodation costs.

OBJECTIVES

To provide access to training and professional development opportunities. To increase networking and sector knowledge in British, independent and specialised film. To develop a skilled film exhibition sector in areas such as audience development, curation,

special event planning (Cinema+), digital technology, business skills, marketing and social media.

To increase representation of people of different sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, colour, gender, ethnicity and socio-economic status within the film exhibition sector.

ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS

The following conditions apply:

Applications to this fund must be made a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the start date of the event/activity you wish to attend. If you are offered an opportunity with a short turnaround time please contact us to discuss prior to submitting your application.

Retrospective applications for activities that have already taken place or where tickets, hotels etc… have been paid for will not be accepted.

Only two individuals per member organisation can apply for a bursary to attend the same event/activity.

Applicants can apply for a minimum of £50 and a maximum of £500 (both inclusive of VAT) that can be used for up to 100% of the course fees/accreditation costs and 100% of travel and accommodation.

Member organisations have a cap of £750 a year (this can be split across a number of applications from its individual members of staff and/or volunteers). For example, if an applicant is awarded a bursary of £500, the maximum bursary available to other staff/ volunteers from that organisation would be £250. Please discuss all applications with your colleagues prior to submitting to avoid any confusion or disappointment.

Cinema Incentive Scheme members and members of young programmers groups may qualify for additional funding beyond the £750 per member organisation. Please speak to FHSE before applying.

This fund cannot support individuals who have access to funds for continuing professional development from other sources.

Please note that there is a high demand for our grants and, inevitably, there is a finite amount of money to go around. We will therefore give preference to applications from underrepresented groups in the sector, and then new applicants and first-time attendees.

Travel and accommodation will only be supported at a standard rate:

flights – economy rates only bus/rail travel – standard class fares only car travel – 45p per mile. Mileage can only be claimed if your vehicle has business cover as

part of your insurance. Proof of insurance must be supplied with your TS5 claim form. taxis - will be covered for short trips only if no alternative public transport is available. parking - can be claimed for the duration of the event/activity

Once you have received notification of your award, please book your travel and accommodation as soon as possible to take advantage of low prices.

Please provide a breakdown of your travel and accommodation costs on your application form. We may contact you to ask how your costs were calculated.

If your application is successful, you will be paid on:

1. completion of the activity you attend; 2. production of valid receipts and a completed TS5 claim form; 3. completion of a report about the activity you attended; and4. submission of a short blog post (minimum 150 word length) with photographs, which

provides a summary of your experience of the event/activity attended. This will be posted on FHSE’s website. You can supply this to us as a word doc. or in email text.

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Please submit your documentation within two weeks of attending the event/activity for which your bursary has been awarded.

PROCESS:

Applications are assessed on a monthly basis: please ensure you apply a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the start date of the event/activity you wish to attend.

Please apply via the FHSE website at http://filmhubse.org/training-and-travel-bursaries/ and include your CV and a photograph (of yourself). Your photo will be published on the FHSE website if you are successful in your application, alongside your bursary award information.

Each application we receive will be logged and assigned a unique reference number (URN), which applicants need to quote on all correspondence. This will be sent to you via email within 10 working days. If you do not receive this acknowledgement, please contact FHSE.

APPLICATION FORM:

Please note you will be required to answer the following questions on the online form. Please prepare the answers in advance as once you have started the form you will not be able to save it to complete later.

What is the event/activity you would like to attend? When and where is it? What is your role within a FHSE member organisation (i.e. a staff member, volunteer,

associate)? How do you think your attendance at this event/activity will contribute to your career

progression? (150 – 500 words) How do you think your attendance at this event/activity will benefit your organisation?

(150 – 500 words) How do you think your attendance this event/activity will benefit audiences in the South

East? (150 – 500 words)

ASSESSMENT Applicants will be advised of the outcome within 4 weeks of submission. Each application will be assessed by the Management Board against the criteria listed below:

Is the proposed activity suitable for the bursary scheme? Does the applicant have an established relationship with a FHSE member? Is the applicant based in the FHSE region? Is there a sufficient film exhibition context to support the application? Does the applicant have a credible and critical approach to their work? Are their plans for the future credible? Is this bursary required? (funds are/are not available from elsewhere) Does the budget represent value for money?

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If your application fails to satisfy any of the eligibility criteria, it may be rejected and you will be notified in writing.

FAQs

When do I need to apply by? A minimum of 6 weeks prior to the start of the event/activity.

How are funds assigned? This is a rolling scheme. Funds will be allocated until they are exhausted. Applications are assessed on a monthly basis.

Successful awards will be announced no later than 4 weeks after applications are received.

Successful awards will be announced no later than 4 weeks after applications are received.

How much can I apply for? Up to £750 per year, per Film Hub South East Member Organisation.

How much funding is available? £6000 until December 2017.

QUESTIONS AND HOW TO CONTACT US

If you have any questions about the scheme, please don’t hesitate to contact us:

Beth Wilson (Administrator)Film Hub South EastUniversity of Brighton154-155 Edward StreetBrightonBN2 0JGWebsite: http://filmhubse.org Email: filmhubse@brighton.ac.ukPhone: 01273 643179Facebook: /filmhubseTwitter: @FilmHubSEInstagram: @FilmHubSE

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