The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors has established a mentoring program for winners of the
Caucus Foundation's student grants program, which was established by the Caucus to promote diversity in the entertainment industry.
The Caucus for Television Producers, Writers & Directors is the principal multi-guild professional organization representing
television producers, writers and directors in creative rights issues. It is a strong proponent of quality television.
The Caucus Foundation provides grants to promising film students who need funds to complete their films. To date
the Foundation has given $421,000 in cash and awards to 64 promising student filmmakers.
Caucus Foundation mentors will work closely with grant recipients on their projects, lending their
expertise and knowledge to help students complete their projects, locate venues in which to show their work and
open doors within the industry.
The Foundation's criteria stipulates that the awardees be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate
or fellowship degree program and working to complete a film, TV, or interactive project for their degree. Additionally,
the applicants must submit a final script, final budget, rough cut, financing plan, shooting/post schedule, crew list and
student status.
Mentoring may include but is not limited to:
• Regular telecom contact
• Reviewing script and production plans
• Reviewing budgets and finance
• Consultation on the editing, sound and
music functions
• Recommendations on marketing, film,
festivals and agent/producer
submissions
• General support in all areas of the
entertainment industry re future
education and/or
employment.
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Student Testimonials
