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Major Funding Application Deadlines
These are the funding deadlines for many of Oxford's pro-rata funding bodies. For more information on how to apply for funding, see How to ... secure funding.
These deadlines will be updated from time to time as the OUDS Committee receives new information. All deadlines are subject to change at any time and the OUDS Committee accepts no responsibility for incorrect or out of date information.
OUDS
OUDS are inviting funding applications for shows that have slots in Michaelmas term, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival over the summer, or Playhouse shows in Hilary term.
Applications should be no longer than six A4 pages (except in the case of Playhouse shows where there is no limit) and should consist of a synopsis of the play, biogs and statements from key crew members (director, producer, marketing manager, designer, production manager) and a detailed budget - please note that any material over this limit will not be read.
The deadline for all shows is 5 PM on SUNDAY OF 8th WEEK - interviews will take place on FRIDAY of 8th WEEK. Two hard copies should be submitted to Rachael Williams at St John's college, and one copy e-mailed to . We realise that this may be your first time bidding for a theatre or applying for funding, so for help with your bids or applications, e-mail
Cameron Mackintosh Underwriting
To apply for underwriting please email the Drama Officer for an application form and information on award criteria. Forms should be returned to the Burton Taylor Studio in HARD COPY, together with a budget and short statements from each member of the production team, explaining how their area of the production will fufill the Board's criteria. Applications should not exceed 7 pages, including the form. Deadline is 5pm, Wednesday of 8th Week.
If awarded, underwiting may be claimed in the event of the production making a loss to cover any debts that a student may become personally liable for up to a MAXIMUM of the award sum (eg: £100). This same sum may also be taken out as an up-front loan to help with cash flow prior to production. This loan is then returned if the production makes a profit and is not pro-rata.
You may also apply to the Cameron Mackintosh Drama Fund for grants to help with projects that are particularly technically ambitious (especially aiming to help musical productions). The form is the same but please ensure that the Producer's Statement includes a paragraph on why you think the production deserves a grant and what you would be using it for.
Any questions, please email .
Experimental Theatre Club (ETC)
The Experimental Theatre Club is now inviting applications for funding for those shows taking place over the Long Vacation or Michaelmas Term 2006. Bids from shows of all sizes and styles will be considered, although please be reminded that the ETC will only fund shows of an experimental nature.
To apply for funding, please send 3 hard copies of the bid to Tim Jones at St Anne's College, as well as one electronic version to . All bids must include 100 words on why the production is experimental, and a minimum of a director's statement, producer's statement and budget.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday of 7th Week (8th June). Interviews for selected bids will then be held at the beginning of 8th Week.
King's Hall Trust for the Arts
The King's Hall Trust for the Arts is interested in receiving applications for funding. To apply, please send full details of your project, including full budgets and details of the project in statements from each of the production team, to Nick Herbert at by 5pm on Friday of 7th week. Please also indicate whether you have a confirmed slot. We will inform successful applicants early in the vacation.
We can also offer advice and support to your company in the development and delivery of your production. If you want advice from a professional theatre director or designer, either in general or with regards to a specific question or problem related to your KHTA supported production, please get in touch.
For more information about KHTA and the sorts of projects we are interested in hearing from, please visit our website: www.khta.org.uk.
AKM Productions
AKM Productions invites applications from student shows requiring funding for Michaelmas Term 2006. We will also consider funding applications for Edinburgh shows. Please email applications (to include producer's, director's, marketing manager's, production designer's and manager's statements) to . The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 9th June 2006. Funding auditions will take place on the evening of Wednesday 14th June. Could Producers please ensure the above mentioned members of their teams are available to attend funding auditions.
