Hot Docs and the Don
Haig Foundation are pleased to announce this year's
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS for the
2010 Don Haig Award
presented by
Throughout his life, Don Haig gave generously
to emerging filmmakers. He contributed his time, knowledge
and resources to helping filmmakers nurture their talents.
documentary's Don Haig Award is presented annually
to an emerging Canadian documentary filmmaker. The winner
will receive a $20,000 cash prize generously sponsored
by documentary.
documentary's Don Haig Award will be presented
at the 2010 Hot Docs Awards Presentation on Friday, May
7, 2010.
Emerging documentary filmmakers from across
Canada are eligible to submit an application for consideration
by our jury, which will consist of representatives from
The Don Haig Award Committee, documentary, Hot Docs and a past
recipient of the Don Haig Award. The group will collectively
select the recipient.
Application Deadline: Friday, January 29,
2010
Application packages should consist of
six copies of the following materials:
- A DVD of up to three documentary films
of which the filmmaker exercised creative control. Film
school projects and film students are not eligible for
this award.
- A current CV and bio, including any
documentary broadcast credits or film festival credits.
- A one-page letter stating why they feel
they should be considered for the Award.
- Three written references from professionals
in the film and television community.
Please mail or courier your package to
arrive NO LATER than Friday January 29, 2010 at 5pm to:
Michelle Fong, Development Coordinator
c/o Hot Docs
110 Spadina Avenue, Suite 333
Toronto, ON M5V 2K4
Applications received after the deadline
will not be eligible. Applications not submitted by mail
or courier will not be accepted.
For more information on the nominations
process or award criteria please visit
Jennifer Hobbs
Associate Director, Sponsorship Marketing
Hot Docs Festival
P. 416-203-2155 ext. 226
E. jhobbs@hotdocs.ca
or
Joan Schafer
Chair - Don Haig Award
P. 416-564-1277
E. joan@theredcar.ca
