The Minnesota Independent Film Fund The Minnesota Independent Film Fund (MIFF) is an innovative program created by the Minnesota Film Board, and administered by the Independent Feature Project/North with funds provided by Northwest Airlines and the McKnight Foundation to establish a feature film development fund in Minnesota. Specifically, MIFF is an investment in the creative talent of Mnnesota filmmakers and provides a unique opportunity ot stimulate production of high quality independent feature films. In the fourth year of the program, through the generous support of a community of partnering organizations and individual 'angels', MIFF has demonstrated a commitment to assisting projects through to completion. Each year, the Minnesota Independent Film Fund will distribute awards totaling $75,000 worth of development money and mentorship support to Minnesota makers of dramatic feature films. Mentorship support is available through the MIFF Steering Committee of national experts and advisors in the film industry. The Minnesota Independent Film Fund is designed to support producers, directors, or writers who have a feature film project they wish to develop and produce. Essentially, MIFF is intended for mid-career artists with some production experience; established filmmakers, if their artistic development will be signicantly advanced by MIFF; and artists who demonstrate signigicant promise as filmmakers. Two primary criteria will distinguish awarded projects: artistic vision and ability to complete production. Application Materials 1. Application form 2. Proof of Minnesota residency of the applicant 3. Current resumes and bios 4. Dramatic feature-length script in WGA standard format or treatment 5. Written Project description 6. Development budget 7. Development Schedule or timeline 8. Preliminary marketing/ distribution plan for the completed project 9. Secured funding or plan to raise funding 10. Literary property agreements 11. Video and/or writing sample (Four copies) 12. Sample work description 13. Self-addressed stamped mailer. 14. $25.00 application fee. You must be a member of IFP/N to apply 15. Optional Materials ; Acknowledge postcard: If you wish to be notified that IFP/N has received your application, please enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard. Dealine: Application must be postmarked by July 15, 1998. For more information, please contact: IIndependent Feature Project/North 401 North Third Street, Suite 450 Minneapolis, MN 55401 Phone: 612-338-0871 Fax: 612-338-4747 ---- Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite http://www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite