APPLICATIONS are now open for disabled film makers across NI to participate in the Puttnam Scholarship Programme for Disabled Film Makers, an exciting initiative that David Puttnam will be running with Disability Action and NI Screen.

This is a free programme of online seminars led by Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam and his team at Atticus Education for 8 Disabled Film Makers. The programme will provide disabled film makers with increased knowledge, skills and confidence to progress within the film making industry.

Key Dates

· Monday 9th December: Film Screening in on time

· Tuesday 10th December: Seminar 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

· Friday 13th December: Seminar 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

· Monday 16th December: Film Screening in on time

· Tuesday 17th December: Seminar 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

· Friday 20th December: Seminar 11.00 am to 12.30 pm

· Identity

· Creativity & Resilience

· Film 101

· The Future of Film.

Eligibility- this programme is open to disabled film makers resident in Northern Ireland. Disability includes all forms physical, sensory, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, experience of mental distress and non visible disability and long term health conditions.

To apply simply send a personal statement of no more than 500 words and a brief CV to [email protected] by 5pm on Fri 18 October 2024. Alternative formats are welcome. If you wish to provide a video or audio application- simply send by wetranser, googledrive of dropbox to [email protected]

Please note the application process should simply clearly demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the programme.