Earlier in 2022, the Buffalo cultural community suffered a significant loss with the passing of Tilke Hill (learn more). As a way to honor Tilke, who was a significant film and theater proponent and avid contributor, the Buffalo Int’l Film Festival (BIFF) has announced that it is launching a new grant and funding initiative that supports the completion of a Western New York made Work in Progress (WNY W.i.P.)
The Tilke Hill W.i.P. Award (memorial grant in the amount of $1,500) will ensure that Tilke’s unwavering passion for filmmaking lives on, by encouraging and supporting like-minded short film and episodic media makers to “create narrative work that is avant-garde and fearless in its approach.”
This fitting tribute to Tilke’s legacy will help to advance those who would follow in her footsteps as an actress, filmmaker, writer, teacher, and volunteer. Tilke was also formerly Festival Director of BIFF.
“Tilke’s dedication to the next generation of storytellers in our community, and tireless commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming platform for filmmakers, performers, and curators, will forever remain a part of BIFF’s DNA.” – Buffalo Int’l Film Festival
GUIDELINES:
The grant is open to everyone 18+ years of age, and residing in the WNY region.The WNY region is defined here as NYS counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Niagara, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates, and neighboring Nations including: Seneca Nation (Cattaraugus, Allegany & Oil Springs), Tonawanda Seneca Nation, Tuscarora Nation, and Six Nations.The grant is open to the general public and currently enrolled students. Women, BIPOC, 2SLGBQTIA+ people, underrepresented individuals, and filmmakers who face systemic and structural barriers are encouraged to apply. There is no fee to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2022
For more information and to apply, please visit: forms.gle/gNiy72Edy47qKAam9
*The Tilke Hill W.i.P. Award is supported by the WNY community and its larger public. A panel of film professionals and community members review applications and make selections. Notifications will be sent in late summer / early fall 2022.
*To support this award fund with a tax deductible donation, please visit: square.link/u/X1NhacmC
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