Youth Filmmaking Project

The goal of this program is to promote greater understanding and awareness among young people in Turkey of issues related to democracy, human rights, tolerance and diversity, women’s issues, and economic empowerment through youth-created films and videos. The grantee will work with young people in cities and regions throughout Turkey to make short films or videos – fiction or documentary - that address one or more of these five areas. Requested funding for the program will last for 18 months and may not exceed $525,000. Applicants are encouraged to seek co-funding from non-U.S. Government sources. Proposals must include partnerships between Turkish and American entities. The deadline for submissions of proposals is May 15, 2008. Programs should commence 30 days following the signing of the grant agreement.