Chaucer Heritage Trust FilmGrant
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The Chaucer Heritage Trust Film Grant supports a filmmaker developing a new film inspired by the work or legacy of Geoffrey Chaucer. The opportunity is designed to commission contemporary screen storytelling that engages creatively with Chaucer's literary heritage and brings it to a modern audience. The successful filmmaker receives production support to develop and complete the commissioned film, which is scheduled to premiere at Aesthetica Film Festival. The application involves an open submission process followed by shortlisting and finalist pitching. Applicants should therefore be prepared to explain their creative concept clearly and demonstrate how their film will reinterpret or respond to Chaucer's work. This is a thematic production grant rather than unrestricted funding for any film. Applicants must be willing to meet the commission's production schedule, deliverables, and premiere requirements.
Requirements checklist
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Applicants must submit an original film proposal inspired by Chaucer.
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The proposal should explain the creative concept and its relationship to the literary source or legacy.
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Applicants should provide evidence of their filmmaking ability and relevant work.
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Applicants must submit all materials required by Aesthetica and the Chaucer Heritage Trust.
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Shortlisted applicants may be required to pitch their projects to a panel.
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The selected filmmaker must meet the production, rough-cut, and final-delivery schedule.
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The finished film must be delivered according to the grant's terms.
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Applicants should confirm the eligible countries and any restrictions in the official application guidance.