BOLEX EXPERIMENT

2008 Deadline: Monday, November 3 at 4 PM

Program Overview

The Winnipeg Film Group's Bolex Experiment is a program designed to provide filmmakers with the resources to make a 1 to 3 minute film, while experimenting with the Bolex camera. There are FIVE awards available yearly.

The selection process for this program is made by LOTTERY; all eligible projects will be entered into the draw.

The award includes:

  • 2 x 100 ft rolls of colour Kodak negative film
  • Processing and standard definition transfer at Technicolour
  • $250 in services from the Winnipeg Film Group (ie: Bolex camera, tripod, lights, etc.)
  • All shipping and tape stock for transfer

Selected participants MUST adhere to the following timelines in order to be eligible to access the award components:

  • November 3, 2008 - Applicants chosen
  • February 1, 2009 - Applicants to drop off exposed film for processing
  • May 1, 2009 - Screening of final projects

Acknowledgements

The Winnipeg Film Group acknowledges the generous services support of Kodak Canada and Technicolor towards the Bolex Experiment.