free103point9 is pleased to announce the 2009 Distribution Grant for New York State Artists providing support for the distribution of new works in film, video, sound, new-media, and media-installation. Funding is available from free103point9 through a regrant from New York State Council on the Arts' Electronic Media and Film Program. Grant awards will assist artists in making works available to public audiences and may include, but are not limited to: moving image and sound works; duplication of preview, screening and exhibition copies; promotional materials including documentation and schematics of media-installation and new-media works. The rental or purchase of equipment essential for exhibition/distribution by individual artists is also eligible. Artists may request funding support up to a maximum amount of $10,000.

New to the Distribution Grant this year, successful grantees will also be awarded the opportunity to work with a project mentor. This mentor will have expertise in the grantees' specific genre of media art.

NOTE: This grant is for works that have been fully completed between December 2007 - December 2008. Grant funds may not be used for production or post-production costs or production deficits.

Eligibility, Funding Criteria, & Review Process

Eligibility

Eligible
o Grants are available only to New York State resident artists.
o The work proposed for support must have been completed between December 1, 2007 and December 31, 2008.
o The applicant should have all rights to distribute the work as proposed.
o Note: A sponsoring organization is not required.

Not Eligible
o Works-in-progress (including works in post-production) will not be considered.
o Students works

Funding Criteria
Selections will be based on artistic quality and the strength of the proposed distribution/exhibition plan. A strong distribution/exhibition plan is a focused, practical, and innovative (or creative) effort to reach an work-appropriate audience.

Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by free103point9 staff for completeness and guideline compliance.

All applications will be reviewed in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of the New York State Council on the Arts.

All eligible applications will then be reviewed by a peer panel comprised of New York State arts and media professionals. Review panelists collectively select and recommend the grant recipients to the Council. The review panel convenes in February, with grantees approved by the Council announced in March. The names of the panelists for each cycle remain confidential until after the grants are announced.

Application

Application Deadline & Instructions
Applications are submitted electronically through an online application process and must be submitted on-line by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2008.

Artists are encouraged to provide online work samples. If this is not possible work samples may be submitted via mail as CD/CD-R, DVD/DVD-R. For Installation projects please make available: installation documentation (photo, video, and/or audio), installation design schematics, and an element/equipment list.

For Supporting Materials not online, submissions must be received by December 31, 2008.
Mail to:
free103point9
Attn: NYSCA/EMF Distribution Regrant
5662 Route 23
Acra, NY 12405

Self addressed, stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) required for return of materials-Applicants who wish to have their work copy and materials returned must enclose a S.A.S.E. with appropriate postage. Material and works submitted without a S.A.S.E. may be discarded after the review panel's meeting.

Application Questions

Application Contact:
Applicant/Artist:
Address:
City:
Zip:
Phone:
E-Mail:

Title of Work:

Genre (select all that apply):
o film
o installation
o new media
o sound
o video
o other

Category (select all that apply):
o animated
o documentary
o experimental
o interactive
o multi-channel
o narrative
o online
o single-channel
o stereo
o other

Markets or Modes of planned distribution/exhibition (select all that apply):
o Cable
o Educational
o Festivals
o Home video
o Internet
o Museums/galleries
o Radio
o Television
o Theatrical
o Other

Date of completion (Month/Year):

Duration (if applicable):

Production Budget:
Did this work previously receive NYSCA support?:
IF YES, Year: Program:

Artist statement (250 words max):

Synopsis of work (500 words max):

List principal credits for the work:

List any screenings, broadcasts, exhibitions, presentations, awards, etc. to date for this work.

List other works by the same applicant/artist and their current exhibition/distribution status.

Is this work a limited-editioned?:
IF YES, what is the edition size:

Detail the number of copies (editions) and formats of the work that currently exist

Detail the number of copies (editions) that you plan to make (if this is part of your plan/request).

Indicate the current or proposed rental and sale prices for the work and any earnings to date.

Distribution Plan
Who is the target audience for the work? (250 words max)

This work is/will be:
( )self-distributed/represented by the applicant
and/or
( )represented by a third-party. Distributor/Representation name:
IF YES, Distributor/Representation name:
IF YES, Distributor/Representation Arrangement Details:

Summarize your distribution/exhibition plan, including those specific needs for which Council support is requested. This should be a comprehensive description of your plans for the work over the next one to two years. (500 words max)

Grantees will be awarded additional funds to support a mentorship with a professional with expertise in the project genre. Summarize the guidance you would seek during such a mentorship. (250 words max)

Media Art works possess a unique set of challenges in regard to preservation and ensuring future access. Please address your preservation plan. (250 words max.)

Budget

Please note that the maximum award in this category will be $10,000. There is no matching requirement. Artists are encouraged to consider their proposed expenses carefully.

If your project is awarded significantly less that your requested amount, will you be able to execute a revised distribution/exhibition plan? IF YES, briefly describe the scalable components of your plan:

Expense Item Amount
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Total Expenses

Income other than NYSCA Amount
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Total Income

Total Amount requested from free103point9/NYSCA (Expenses minus Income)
$__________


Supporting Materials

Work Sample
1) Submit one (1) complete copy of the work.
Online?
IF YES, URL:
Instructions:

2) Submit one (1) review excerpt of the work (not to exceed five minutes in duration)
Online?
IF YES, URL:
Instructions:

Artists are encouraged to provide online work samples. If this is not possible, work samples may be submitted via mail as CD/CD-R, DVD/DVD-R. For Installation projects please make available: installation documentation (photo, video, and/or audio), installation design schematics, and an element/equipment list.

Promotional Materials (optional)
If available, provide press kits, flyers, catalog copy, postcards, and other publicity.
Online?
IF YES, URL:

Questions: Please contact regrant@free103point9.org.


free103point9
www.free103point9.org
regrant@free103point9.org
(518) 622-2598
(917) 297-1537

APPLICATION DEADLINE

    December 31, 2008
    (for projects completed December 2007 - December 2008)

APPLICATION PROCESS

    Applications will be submitted online. The online application process will go live on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008 please note that the application questions are outlined in the content to the left.

APPLICATION SEMINARS & PANEL