Call for proposals for Haringey's first community film showcase

Organisations and community groups based in Haringey who want to reach new audiences for film screening activity are being urged to apply for grants from Film London's 'Project Tottenham'.

Film London and Haringey Council are inviting proposals from local community groups to develop film screening activity in Tottenham over the last weekend in September. £10,000 is available in grants to support Tottenham's first community film showcase. Project Tottenham aims to engage local residents as well as audiences from across London.

Taking place over 28, 29 and 30 September 2012 the showcase will feature screenings, events and activity hosted by local venues. Applicants are encouraged to develop programmes appealing to local audiences with the option of including films shot in Haringey, shorts made by local filmmakers and screen heritage material from Haringey's moving image collection.  

Where?
Applicants are asked to partner with venues along Tottenham High Road, defined here as the road stretching from White Hart Lane Stadium to Seven Sisters Underground Station and will include venues within 1 mile on either side.

When?                
This pilot scheme will fund activity taking place over the last weekend of September (Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September 2012).

Can I apply?       
We are looking for organisations and community groups based in Haringey who want to reach new audiences for film screening activity. Applicants must be based in Greater London. Groups based in Tottenham will be prioritised.

About Project Tottenham:
Project Tottenham is a training and funding scheme delivered by Film London to encourage the development of cultural cinema activity in Tottenham, funded by the Mayor of London and Haringey Council. Film London are working with advisors from Audiences London Plus, ICO and the Film Festival Academy to provide expertise in audience development, programming and publicity throughout the scheme.

Project Tottenham aims to strengthen the capacity of organisations to deliver screening activity in the future. Film London and advisors will be running follow up training sessions in Tottenham to reflect on this year's community film showcase and to identify ways of working with local communities and Haringey Council on future activity.

Find out more           
Information sessions and advice surgeries will be held at Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, London, N17 8NU and are scheduled as follows: 

- 2pm to 5pm on Tuesday 14 August 2012

- 9.30am to 12.30pm on Thursday 16 August    

We strongly advise applicants attend one of these sessions to find out more about the fund and discuss their applications with an advisor.

To book a place please email audiencedevelopment@filmlondon.org.uk stating your name and organisation or group

Guidelines
Please read the full guidelines here

Apply
You can apply online here: Project Tottenham Application Form

Deadline
Midday, Wednesday 22 August 2012

Awards announced 
Friday 31 August 2012

Contact Anna Kime or Paul Bowman - Film Promotion & Culture, Film London 
020 7613 7676 or audiencedevelopment@filmlondon.org.uk