NBC FEMALE FORWARD is designed to take experienced female directors accomplished in their respective fields (features, commercials, music videos) and give them the opportunity to work alongside episodic television directors. The selected directors will foster relationships and fine-tune their craft, so as to assist in their transition to television.
The Female Forward Director will shadow for up to three episodes on an NBCU show, from prep- to post-production. NBCU will provide a weekly stipend, along with airfare and hotel accommodation for non-locals during the program. Directors will be guaranteed an episode to direct on that show within the same season.
To be eligible, Female Forward applicants must:
- Identify as female
- Be able to legally work in the United States
- Have directing experience in their respective fields including, but not limited to feature films, music videos, commercials, digital content and live theatre
- Have no more than one scripted television directing credit to remain eligible
Submission requirements:
- One letter of recommendation from an advocate of the director, who is not a talent representative. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted from anyone who works for or with talent, specifically managers, agents, publicists and lawyers.
- Resume detailing directing experience
- Bio
- Two short essay questions
- Reel summarizing the director’s work
- Up to three completed samples of work
- One additional letter of recommendation (optional)
The submission form will open Tuesday January 9, 2018, and will CLOSE Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 11:59pm PT.
Finalists will be notified Summer 2018. For more information, go to nbcfemaleforward.com