Head’s up, female filmmakers: The Horizon Award is now accepting applications. If you’d like the chance to attend the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and have your work seen by industry vets, this one’s for you. The annual competition “seeks to balance the Hollywood scales by giving emerging female directors the opportunity to have their work viewed by some of Hollywood’s most influential directors and producers and providing mentorship for two emerging female directors who win an ALL expense paid trip to the Sundance Film Festival,” according to a press release.
The two winning filmmakers will attend workshops, parties, screenings, and networking events. They’ll also receive mentorship from award-winning producers Christine Vachon (“Boys Don’t Cry,” “Carol”), Lynette Howell (“Big Eyes,” “Captain Fantastic”), and Cassian Elwes (“Mudbound,” “Dallas Buyer’s Club”).
In order to apply you must submit a 2-minute film you directed — it can be any genre. The deadline is December 9, 2017.
For more eligibility details and how to apply, head over to The Horizon Award’s website. Questions should be directed to info@cassianelwes.com.
Check out a video chronicling the experiences of the 2017 Horizon Award winners below.
