NEW FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS AND RESIDENCIES

(FILMMAKERS) Reach Film Fellowship
Cinereach Seeking Young Filmmakers for $5,000 Fellowship - Deadline July 15. Cinereach, a not-for-profit dedicated to supporting and producing artful films that depict underrepresented perspectives, cross cultural boundaries, and promote dialogue, is currently seeking applicants for its annual Reach Film Fellowship.The prestigious six-month program supports young filmmakers with grants, resources, and industry mentors who help guide their short films through all stages of production.The application deadline is July 15, 2009. Applications and guidelines can be found at http://www.reachfilmfellowship.com/. Four winning applicants will be awarded $5,000 and be mentored by an established filmmaker. Fellows also receive production support from sponsors, workshops, career coaching, and industry exposure. Industry judges will award an additional $5,000 to the most outstanding film of the four, which will also screen at Cinereach’s annual Reach Out event in the spring. The fellowship is open to filmmakers who completed film studies programs in 2008 or 2009. This year, self-taught filmmakers may also apply, but are advised to discuss their eligibility with Cinereach staff before submitting an application. Applicants must also be able to reside in the New York Tri-State area from August through April of 2009/2010 to meet the Fellowship requirements. Cinereach also has a large granting program for emerging and established filmmakers. There are two letter of inquiry deadlines annually for this program, June 1 and December 1. Grants range from $5,000 - $50,000 for features and documentary films in all stages of production (www.cinereach.org/grants/).

(COMPOSERS) Art Song Competition
Program Administered by ASCAP's (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Concert Music Department and the Lotte Lehmann Foundation announce the second ASCAP/Lotte Lehmann Foundation Art Song Competition. The competition, named for the legendary soprano Lotte Lehmann, was established in 2005 to recognize talented young composers who write for the voice. First Prize will be a $3,500 commission to compose a Song Cycle for voice and piano, to be published by E.C. Schirmer, and performed in three major American cities. Second Prize ($1,000) and Third Prize ($500) will be awarded a commission to compose an art song for voice and piano. Fourth Prize, The Damien Top Prize will be a $500 commission to set a poem by Andrée Brunin to be premiered at the 2010 Albert Roussel International Festival in France. Applicants must be citizens, permanent residents of the United States, or enrolled students with student visas, who will not reach their 30th birthday by January 1, 2010. One original art song with English text, per composer may be submitted. For more information, go to: http://www.ascap.com/about/support.html#seamus. Deadline: September 15, 2009.

(ACTORS) Resident Actor Fellowship
The Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowship is sponserd by The Theatre Communications Group. To apply, you must be early- to mid-career actors and have completed training within the last fifteen years. Fellowship recipients in the "Extraordinary Potential" catagory will receive $15,000 and up to $10,000 in student loan repayment. Recipients in the Distinguished Achievement category have demonstrated considerable experience in professional theatre with a substantial body of work, and will receive $25,000. The TCG member host theatre receives $7,500. This Fellowship is a wonderful opportunity for exceptionally talented actors. By supporting actors of both Extraordinary Potential and Distinguished Achievement, the Fox Fellowship seeks to transform and deepen the relationship between an actor and a not-for-profit theatre. The Fellowship is driven by the actor’s artistic and professional goals, and asks the theatre to collaborate with the actor in pursuing their goals and working outside of their comfort zone. For more information Please visit the TCG website: http://www.tcg.org/grants/fox/fox_guidelines.cfm. Deadline: 6/30/09.

(ALL DISCIPLINES) Milepost 5 Artists Residency
The Milepost 5 Artists Residency Program Program is currently accepting applications. Five residency slots are available between Sept. 2009 and Dec. 2010. Residency length is two to three months. Open to artists of all disciplines. Furnished live/work space at Milepost 5 in NE Portland, OR is provided. For details and application visit http://www.milepostfive.com/residency. Deadline 6/30/09.

(ARTISTS) Chenven Foundation Awards
The Ruth & Harold Chenven Foundation (RHCF) gives annual awards to individual artists living and working in the United States who are engaged in or planning a craft or visual art project. The RHCF does not accept film, video, performance art, or music submissions. It is expected that applicants will be working artists who have a developed body of work. The maximum award is $1,500. Visit: www.chenvenfoundation.org. Deadline: 7/31/09.