The WIDE ANGLE PROJECT is a film and television production lab for underrepresented content creators in South Carolina, sponsored by the South Carolina Film Commission and Trident Technical College (the Sponsors). The program boosts in-state product development, maximizes entrepreneurial and professional opportunities for participants, and creates connections between production professionals from all backgrounds.

Up to 12 film, television, or documentary projects from underrepresented filmmakers will be developed during a seven-month period, starting in November (English language only). Filmmaker participants will leave with an understanding of how the international production industry works and how to best position themselves in it.

Selected filmmakers must fully commit to the schedule required to develop their script, treatment, deck, business strategies, and overall Project. This will be done through one-on-one sessions with Mentors, small groups, peer review, etc.

All filmmakers/Projects will also participate in monthly Zoom check-in sessions with the entire group. Each of these will focus on a topic relevant to the phase the projects are generally in, with an industry specialist presenting on that topic.

Applications for the 2024-25 lab are due Oct. 4 (11:59PM ET). Applicants are required to have an in-development project to qualify. 

REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BELOW. 

The program begins with an in-person launch session tentatively scheduled for Nov. 9 in Charleston. Projects selected must be able to attend this session.

Please also note:

• Only current South Carolina residents are eligible.
• Participants must have NOT been paid over $20,000 for writing, directing, or other creative/development services on a production project over the last five years, whether originated by the individual submitter, a work-for-hire arrangement, or any other agreement.
• Teams of up to two filmmakers collaborating on a single Project are eligible.
• Applicants may submit only one Project.

Please review JUDGING CRITERIA and all program rules in the TERMS & CONDITIONS below. Projects will be selected at the discretion of the South Carolina Film Commission, Trident Technical College, and their independent consultants. All decisions of Sponsor(s) are final and binding in all matters relating to the Wide Angle Project, including, but not limited to, interpretation and application of the Official Rules.

SELECTED PROJECTS WILL BE INFORMED BY OCT. 31.

Contact brad@indiegrants.org with questions.

The South Carolina Film Commission (SCFC) and Trident Technical College (TTC) have teamed up to implement a Production Career Intern Program for residents beginning their careers in production. The program provides extensive hands-on training in a variety of departments on film and TV projects, supplying real-world experience and relationships with department heads and established crew.

Interns are placed on a rolling basis, will be paid an hourly wage, and are expected to work up to 60-hours a week for 4-6 weeks. Lodging, per diem, and other travel are typically not provided; Interns must have a place to stay in the shooting area of each project.

Below are more details on the program. Apply below.

• Applicants must be 18 years old or older.
• Applicants do NOT have to be currently enrolled at TTC or any other education institution to be eligible.
• Any current South Carolina resident with some professional experience as outlined in their submitted resume is eligible. Resume MUST also include a reference from at least one production professional.
• Interns select their preferences for department in the application and will be matched to that department where possible. 
• Start dates will be determined by the schedule of participating Productions and the availability of selected candidates. Those could occur any time during the year.
• Interns will be required to work 5-days a week for no more than 12-hours per day for up to 4-6 weeks. Exact schedule will depend on final production schedule and Productions’ needs. Interns will be paid $10/hour by TTC. 
• Interns will be overseen by a direct supervisor on each Production and a TTC Intern Coordinator. Any Intern can be terminated by Production at any time for any reason sufficiently related to poor performance. 

PLEASE NOTE: By agreement with participating Productions, only Interns with some production experience will be placed. All candidates must show some production experience and core production competencies on their required resume.

APPLY HERE: