APPLICATION PACKAGE JOHN DARLING FELLOWSHIP 2015
This package includes the essential information you need to apply for the John Darling Fellowship, which aims to support young, emerging Indonesian documentary filmmakers. If you have any questions or any part of the application is unclear please email the Project Manager at johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com.
The John Darling Fellowship is supported by the Herb Feith Foundation and was first offered in 2013. The fellowship is designed to train young Indonesian documentary filmmakers in Australia so that their film making skills, commercial knowledge and awareness of archiving principles are significantly improved.
BACKGROUND
John Austin Campbell DARLING (1946-2011) Filmmaker, poet, academic
Australian-born John Darling studied history at both ANU in Canberra and Oxford. In 1969 he began living and researching in Bali for some 20 years. Beginning in 1978 he directed, produced and researched 9 documentary films about Indonesia, that have been screened internationally.
They include Lempad of Bali about a 116-year-old Master-Artist with Lorne Blair, the 3 part Bali Triptych series on Balinese culture, Bali Hash and Below the Wind. After the 2002 Bali bombings, he co-produced with his wife Sara, The Healing of Bali. Darling also wrote books and poetry on Bali.
ELIGIBILITY
Two young (21 - 40 years) Indonesian filmmakers with university qualifications, or the equivalent of 3 years experience working in the film industry, who are proficient in English (both spoken and written) will be sponsored to participate in an intensive post graduate filmmaking course run at the Australian National University in Canberra on 3 August -14 August. In addition, the sponsored students will attend sessions encompassing film distribution, marketing and archiving. Also there is the opportunity for these filmmakers to have the film they create screened at a Herb Feith Foundation public event at Monash University in Melbourne.
APPLICATION
Application information can be accessed through Ronin Films from 10 March 2015 at http://www.roninfilms.com.au/video/848/0/11607.html The deadline for applications is 13 April 2015.
Application forms must be received by the Project Manager by the due date (13 April 2015). In order to be considered, applicants must submit all
accompanying forms as listed on the Application Forms Checklist by the due date.
Application Forms Checklist
1. Personal Details 2. Educational Details
a. Certified Copy of University Academic Record b. Creative CV or Creative Portfolio
c. Academic reference
OR
2. Film Industry Experience
a. Creative CV or Creative Portfolio b. Employer References
c. Personal Reference
3. Personal Reference 4. Statement of Purpose
5. Signed Financial Guarantee Form 6. Statement by Applicant
Please note:
Application Form
1 PERSONAL DETAILS Title Surname
Given Names
Gender (M or F)
Date of Birth D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Place of Birth
Nationality
I have an Indonesian Passport Yes No
Passport details –to be completed if one has been issued to you. Should a new one be required there is time for this to be issued.
Passport Number
Place of Issue/Authority
Date of Issue D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Expiry Date D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Contact Details
Contact Phone Numbers (including international/state extensions)
Mobile/Cell
Home
Business
Facsimile
Postal Address
My Skype address is:
NB. For the interviews all applicants will need a Skype account and a reasonably fast internet connection. Skype can be downloaded for free at http://www.skype.com/en/
Next of Kin / Emergency Contact
Name Relationship
Address
APPLICANTS CAN HAVE EITHER A UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OR EQUIVALENT HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY (OR BOTH).
PLEASE COMPLETE EITHER:
SECTION 2 FOR UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS OR
SECTION 2 FOR THOSE WITH A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FILM INDUSTRY.
SECTION 2
UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS Degree awarded and year
University attended
Current study (if applicable)
Creative Portfolio or Creative CV with a focus on documentary films.
Please include the filmmaking roles you have fulfilled, the name of the productions on which you have worked, the subject, the year they were completed and any awards granted. The focus of this fellowship is on documentary films.
Applicants who have University qualifications will need to attach the
completed Academic Referee form. Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations are returned to you in time to be
REFEREES
Academic Referee
Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations are emailed in time to be considered with your application (13 April 2015).
Instructions
References are to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Referees please email the completed reference directly to:
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com. In the Subject box of the email please write “Academic reference for (Applicant’s name)”.
Referees are requested to provide an open evaluation of applicants for the John Darling Fellowship. The Committee would appreciate assessment of the applicant’s academic performance, motivation, English language abilities, and potential to adjust to the demands of studying in another country and culture.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on the applicant’s academic background or the
disciplines in which you have instructed them, particularly in the area of filmmaking. The focus of this fellowship is on documentary films.
3. Using the grading system of Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Fluent can you please indicate the applicant’s present proficiency level in the English language in speaking, reading, writing and listening.
4. How would you expect the applicant to adjust to studying in another culture?
5. Please add any other comments you believe would be relevant to the acceptance of this applicant.
6. I recommend this applicant for the John Darling Fellowship
!
without reservation
!
with reservation
or
!I do not recommend this applicant
Referee’s name and position
University
Address
SECTION 3
APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN FILM INDUSTRY
Employer
Number of years employed
Creative Portfolio or Creative CV with a focus on documentary films.
Please include the filmmaking roles you have fulfilled, the name of the productions on which you have worked, the subject, the year they were completed and any awards granted. The focus of this fellowship is on documentary films.
Employer Referee
Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations are emailed in time to be considered with your application (13 April 2015).
Instructions
References are to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Can referees please email the completed reference directly to
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com. In the Subject box for the email can you please write “Employer reference for (the Applicant’s name)”.
Referees are requested to provide an open evaluation of applicants for the John Darling Fellowship. The Committee would appreciate assessment of the applicant’s performance, motivation, English language abilities, and potential to adjust to the demands of studying in another country and culture.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on the applicant’s employment background and the areas of filmmaking in which you have knowledge. The focus of this fellowship is on documentary films.
3. Using the grading system of Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Fluent can you please indicate the applicant’s present proficiency level in the English language in speaking, reading, writing and listening.
4. How would you expect the applicant to adjust to studying in another culture?
5. Please add any other comments you believe would be relevant to the acceptance of this applicant.
6. I recommend this applicant for the John Darling Fellowship
!
without reservation
!
with reservation
or
!
I do not recommend this applicant
Referee’s name and position
Employer/Company
Address
PERSONAL EVALUATION FORM
To be completed by all applicants. Each applicant is required to submit 2 (two) references. One is an academic or employer reference and the other one a personal reference.
Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations are emailed in time to be considered with your application (13 April 2015).
Instructions
It is to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Can referees please email the completed reference directly to
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com. In the Subject box for the email can you please write “Personal reference for (the Applicant’s name)”.
Family members should not complete the personal reference.
Name of Applicant
Referees are requested to provide open evaluations of applicants for the John Darling Fellowship. The reference should include comments on the
applicant’s character, their behaviour, their strengths and ability to adjust to the demands of study in another country and culture.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on your knowledge of the applicant’s personal or professional qualities, particularly in the area of filmmaking. The focus of this fellowship is on documentary films.
3. How would you expect the applicant to adjust to studying in another culture?
4. Please add any other comments you believe would be relevant to the acceptance of this applicant.
5. I recommend this applicant for the John Darling Fellowship
!
without reservation
!
with reservation
or
Referee’s name and position
Employer
Address
Contact Number
Signature Date D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
4. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This section is to be completed by the Applicant. It is to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
In a one-page statement (one page in English and one in Bahasa Indonesia) can you please outline why you are keen to undertake the post-graduate course at the Australian National University in Canberra, called “Thinking with a Video Camera”?
Please include what you would hope to learn, how you could use those knowledge and skills on your return to Indonesia and how you would adjust to study in another country and culture.
Signature Date D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
5. LETTER OF GUARANTEE THAT YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR TRAVEL AND LIVING
Travel, university course fees, some accommodation (18 days), insurance, passport and Visa costs are all included in the John Darling Fellowship for the one-month in Australia.
Also Per Diems or a daily money allowance, will be given to each Applicant during their stay in Australia. However, any extra curricular expenses will need to be paid for individually, and Applicants should budget for those costs by bringing some of their own money.
I, ... , guarantee that I have sufficient funds to cover possible additional expenses during the full period of the study program in Australia.
Signed
Name
Date
Signed
Name
Position / Company
Date
6. STATEMENT BY APPLICANT
1) I declare that the information contained in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge
2) Should I be a successful Applicant, I promise to sign a Memorandum of Understanding which will include an agreement to behave appropriately during my time in Australia, abiding by all Australian laws and university regulations and return to Indonesia upon the completion (one month).
It will also include a commitment to complete assignments and projects for assessment both in Australia and on return to Indonesia within set deadlines.
Signature of Applicant Date D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Name of Application
PLEASE EMAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM FOR THE JOHN DARLING FELLOWSHIP TO THE PROJECT MANAGER BY 13 April 2015 to: johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com.
SELECTION PROCESS
After the Committee has reviewed all Applications, four (4) Applicants will be notified by 4 May 2015. They will then each need to undertake the IALF (Indonesia Australia Language Foundation) English test in either Jakarta, Surabaya or Bali. Subject to those results the final 2 Applicants will be
