In 2014, the Cinema Research Institute will award up to 5 research fellowships to individuals interested in the conception, development and execution of new models of film finance and distribution. CRI Fellows will use their creative, strategic, and research skills, both individually and as a team, to address the challenges and seize the opportunities of the ever-changing film industry.
All interested individuals are welcome to apply for the CRI Fellowship. Applicants may 1) propose research to examine independent film finance, production, and distribution models on a national and/or global scale for film, television, and other media; 2) develop an innovative idea to address a specific film finance, production, or distribution problem; or 3) demonstrate a proof of concept in new film finance, production, or distribution models. Applicants may also submit a proposal to further work on existing CRI research projects.
Regardless of the developmental stage of the idea, appropriate candidates are academically and creatively accomplished individuals from a wide variety of disciplines. Successful applicants will receive up to $25,000 for their yearlong Fellowship (January – December 2014), during which time they will be introduced to industry mentors, have the opportunity to test their hypotheses and propose solutions, engage with academic and industry advisors, and publish their findings in the Cinema Research Institute Journal.
More information about the CRI Fellowship Application, and about the CRI, can be found here: http://cri.nyu.edu/
Questions and applications should be directed to miranda.sherman@nyu.edu.
