When is the submission deadline and what is the entry fee?

The early bird deadline for submissions is November 16th and the final deadline is December 3rd. Please see the fees below:

How many projects will be selected?

A selection committee will evaluate all applications and choose the participating filmmakers. Approximately 18 narrative projects and 12 documentary projects will be selected.

When will I be notified about my application status?

All applicants will be notified of acceptance or not via email no later than March 21, 2008.

Will my script and/or submission material be returned to me?

We regret that we are unable to return application materials.

I’m having trouble locating the release form; where can I find it?

Applicants must fill out an application prior to signing the release form and sending in their submission materials. There are separate release forms for Narrative and Documentary so please be sure you are signing the correct release form. For a pdf of the Narrative Release Form, click here and for the Documentary Release Form, click here. If applying with more than one project, each submission should have it’s own signed release form.

Does Tribeca All Access own the rights to my project if it is selected for the program?

No. We do request that should your film move into production that you include the Tribeca All Access logo in the closing credits along with the words: “A selected project of Tribeca All Access, a program of the Tribeca Film Institute.”

What is an Artistic Statement?

The Artistic statement should briefly explain the director’s and/or writer’s vision and touch on tone and the intended style. You may also wish to describe your motivation for wanting to make the film.

What should be included in my documentary proposal?

Applicants must submit a full and thorough proposal that outlines the intended shape of the documentary, introduces the subject(s) and/or locale(s), and provides an overview of the production team and budget.

Can I submit a digital photo with my application?

Headshots do not need to be of professional quality, but should the project be accepted they may be used for promotional purposes so do not submit a photo you would prefer not to see in print. If submitted digitally on a CD, image filenames should use the following format: “firstname_lastname.jpg” and should be at least 1200-1500 pixels in either width or height.

How do I know if my project has a “qualified director or screenwriter” attached?

Tribeca All Access promotes the careers and work of those who are traditionally under-represented in mainstream media. Over the last decade, industry reports have consistently shown a lack of diversity in writing and directing for film and television. Tribeca All Access seeks to address this void through connections and introductions that may lead to future collaborations. Over the past four years, Tribeca All Access has curated a slate of scripts and documentary works-in-progress that have been extremely diverse in terms of budget range, genre and style. All of the selected projects have also had at least one director and/or screenwriter who identified him or herself as African American, Asian American, Latino, Pacific Islander, Arab American or Native American attached to the project. This year, Tribeca All Access will expand the program to accept applications from women who do not fall into one of the categories above.

Is Tribeca All Access open to filmmakers from around the world?

Applicants need not be US citizens, but they must be current residents of the United States or Puerto Rico.

I live in LA. If I am accepted into the program, will my travel and accommodation be covered by Tribeca All Access?

Tribeca All Access covers airfare and accommodation for primary participants (this would be the director if attached, or screenwriter if no director is attached) who do not reside in the New York City metro area for the duration of the Tribeca All Access program (Note: This does not cover the duration of the Tribeca Film Festival). Meals are not provided except when part of a specific networking function.

If I apply to Tribeca All Access does this cover my application for the Tribeca Film Festival as well?

No. Applicants may not apply to TAA and the Tribeca Film Festival with the same project. Filmmakers with completed films seeking to apply to the Tribeca Film Festival should fill out a separate application by visiting www.tribecafilmfestival.org/tff-submissions-08.html.