2006 Short Film & Scholarship $ From PIC

Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) is currently seeking applicants--particularly Pacific Islanders defined as the descendants of the indigenous peoples of Hawai‘i, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana and other Pacific Islands--for its 2006 Short Film Initiative and 2006 PIC Scholarships. More info below and after the jumps.

• The Short Film Initiative encourages the development of narrative storytelling and experimental expression. The Initiative seeks to fund innovative projects up to two minutes in length that uncover distinctive new stories and voices of Pacific Islander culture. This year's Short Film Initiative takes a look at Humor in the Pacific in all of its forms. From satire and comedy to humorous stories, this initiative is a way to explore what it means to be Pacific Islander. Completed works will be offered to national public television during Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May 2007.
  Application Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2006
  >> Short Film Initiative 2006 Application [.pdf]

• The PIC Scholarship Fund was launched in 2002 with the goal of encouraging and supporting Pacific Islanders to pursue excellence in the field of media and/or communications. Scholarships target students pursuing certifications or degrees in media and/or communications from accredited schools, colleges, and universities, and other programs.
  Application Deadline: Friday, March 3, 2006
  >> Scholarship 2006 Online Application

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