This is a unique opportunity to work closely with National Geographic and the Savannah ocean exchange to help preserve our ocean.

THE PROJECT: We are looking for five short films (or animations) that speak to the issues surrounding the preservation of our ocean.

ELIGIBILITY:
In order to apply, you must be a current student enrolled in an accredited film program
(or recent graduate within the past year).

EACH TEAM WILL CONSIST OF:

1. Producers
2. Directors
3. Writers
4. DPs (cinematographer)
5. Camera assistants
6. Sound engineers
7. Editors
8. Grips/Gaffers

PRODUCTION OFFICES:
Meddin Studios
2315 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA
31415-1667
Telephone: 912.944.6111

The Creative Coast Alliance
15 W York St, Savannah, GA 912 447-8457

EQUIPMENT:
All production equipment will be provided courtesy of Meddin Studios. This includes cameras (Canon 5D or 7D), lighting packages and sound recording equipment. Post-production facilities courtesy of Meddin Studios and the SCAD film department.

TIMELINE:
June 15: Establish team members and roles
June 22: Establish schedule for project teams
June 25 – 27: Orientation
June 27 – 16: Video concepting and scripting
July 16 – September 5: Production

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

1. All teams will stay in contact via Gmail, Skype and YouTube. Production teams will conduct twice a week meetings overseen by National Geographic via Skype.
2. Last year’s solutions and videos will be presented and reviewed.
3. Research and discussion to take place around relevant ocean issues.
4. Discussion of viral content and what makes messages stick, including:

• Synopsis, storyline, visual references, technical needs, post requirements, etc.

1. National Geographic to provide feedback.
2. Production schedules and locations will be determined along with post-production
3. Final videos to be critiqued by National Geographic.
4. Upon completion of the program, each intern will receive $800.

CONTACT
Mehmet Caglayan
Mehmet@bluevoyageproductions.com
912.555.1234