Leading Asian and Pacific Islander Organization in Entertainment Present
Program to Provide $5,000.00 in Funds for Winner to a Create Short Film
Los Angeles -- April XX, 2008 -- The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in
Entertainment (CAPE) Foundation, Inc., a non-profit arts and entertainment
organization, is excited to announce the launch of the CAPE Digital Shorts
Programs sponsored by Spike TV! The winning filmmaker will receive $5000
and the expertise of a CAPE mentor to produce and complete a professional
quality short film. For more information, please visit:
www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html
<http://www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html> .
While there are many film festivals that showcase short films, the
opportunities to secure financing to physically produce a short are
extremely limited. In keeping with its mission, the goal of CAPE is to
provide these much-needed funds and the guidance to produce a high quality
short film which will generate attention for the filmmaker. The winning
filmmaker will be awarded (i) $5000 to be used for the purpose of producing
a short film, and (ii) the assignment of a CAPE Mentor who will provide
advice, support, and oversight throughout the production process. The
completed film will be announced and showcased at a future CAPE event as
well as on the CAPE website.
Program to Provide $5,000.00 in Funds for Winner to a Create Short Film
Los Angeles -- April XX, 2008 -- The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in
Entertainment (CAPE) Foundation, Inc., a non-profit arts and entertainment
organization, is excited to announce the launch of the CAPE Digital Shorts
Programs sponsored by Spike TV! The winning filmmaker will receive $5000
and the expertise of a CAPE mentor to produce and complete a professional
quality short film. For more information, please visit:
www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html
<http://www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html> .
While there are many film festivals that showcase short films, the
opportunities to secure financing to physically produce a short are
extremely limited. In keeping with its mission, the goal of CAPE is to
provide these much-needed funds and the guidance to produce a high quality
short film which will generate attention for the filmmaker. The winning
filmmaker will be awarded (i) $5000 to be used for the purpose of producing
a short film, and (ii) the assignment of a CAPE Mentor who will provide
advice, support, and oversight throughout the production process. The
completed film will be announced and showcased at a future CAPE event as
well as on the CAPE website.
Applicants must have full ownership over their work. Film students may
apply as long as they control the copyright of their own work. Submission
for the CAPE Digital Shorts Program begins May 1, 2009. Deadline for
entries must be postmarked by Friday, July 31, 2009. Winners will be
announced in October. For additional rules and requirements, please visit:
www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html
<http://www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html> .
CAPE's Board of Advisors include distinguished executives and artists such
as Ang Lee, John Woo, Terrence Chang, Dean Devlin, Warrington Hudlin, David
Henry Hwang, Lou Diamond Phillips, Richard Sakai, B.D. Wong, Chris Lee,
Fritz Friedman, Janet Yang and Teddy Zee.
About CAPE Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 1991 in Los Angeles, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in
Entertainment (CAPE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing
diversity and cross-cultural awareness by actively educating and promoting
Asian Pacific Americans for key artistic and leadership roles in the
entertainment industry.
With chapters in Los Angeles and New York, CAPE reaches thousands of studio
and independent film executives, television network executives, film,
television, and recording producers, publicists, below-the-line talent,
actors, writers and directors. CAPE serves as one of the most important
meeting places for Asian Pacific Americans in the entertainment industry.
The executive board meets monthly.
More information can be found at http://www.capeusa.org.
apply as long as they control the copyright of their own work. Submission
for the CAPE Digital Shorts Program begins May 1, 2009. Deadline for
entries must be postmarked by Friday, July 31, 2009. Winners will be
announced in October. For additional rules and requirements, please visit:
www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html
<http://www.capeusa.org/DigitalShortProgram_FAQ.html> .
CAPE's Board of Advisors include distinguished executives and artists such
as Ang Lee, John Woo, Terrence Chang, Dean Devlin, Warrington Hudlin, David
Henry Hwang, Lou Diamond Phillips, Richard Sakai, B.D. Wong, Chris Lee,
Fritz Friedman, Janet Yang and Teddy Zee.
About CAPE Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 1991 in Los Angeles, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in
Entertainment (CAPE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing
diversity and cross-cultural awareness by actively educating and promoting
Asian Pacific Americans for key artistic and leadership roles in the
entertainment industry.
With chapters in Los Angeles and New York, CAPE reaches thousands of studio
and independent film executives, television network executives, film,
television, and recording producers, publicists, below-the-line talent,
actors, writers and directors. CAPE serves as one of the most important
meeting places for Asian Pacific Americans in the entertainment industry.
The executive board meets monthly.
More information can be found at http://www.capeusa.org.
