If You Ask Me (IYAM) is a free program that supports emerging filmmakers with mental health and/or addiction experiences to develop a short film from their point of view in the company of like-minded peers in a supportive environment. Over the summer, a small group of filmmakers will be selected to engage in workshops on aspects of filmmaking and be exposed to professional artists who also take a personal standpoint to filmmaking. This is a paid opportunity and filmmakers will have an opportunity to screen their work at the 31st Annual Rendezvous with Madness Festival currently set to run October 10-20 2023. Participants will also receive a $500.00 Trinity Square Video credit valid until December 31, 2023. These TSV credits can be used for rental gear, post-production services, workshops and DCPs.
IYAM will run in-person at Trinity Square Video (401 Richmond) July 8th – August 26 2023, every Saturdays 1- 4pm. Filmmakers are expected to take a self-directed approach to create their own films and will receive support and strategies throughout the program. All genres of film are welcome such as documentary, experimental, fiction, and animation; all devices for filmmaking are welcome whether it is phone, tablet, or any variety of camera!
The due date for applications is June 18th, 2023 at 11:59 PM EDT.
