Panavision has always been a company that believes in helping students and beginning filmmakers achieve their dreams. Without Panavision’s generosity, students and beginning filmmakers may never have the opportunity to work with professional grade equipment until they start working in the industry. As part of this philosophy, the New Filmmaker Program was started.
Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program started over 25 years ago and offers new filmmakers the opportunity to pursue their vision by donating a camera package. Without this, many young filmmakers might feel it is impossible to complete their project. Panavision has seen many filmmakers come through the program and continue on in a very successful career, and in most cases they become a regular Panavision customer. Through this program, Panavision loans film or digital camera packages (based on availability) to filmmakers for student thesis films, low-budget independent features, showcase reels, Public Service Announcements, or any other type of short not-for-profit project.
The New Filmmaker Program has four 16mm and two 35mm cameras which have been set aside from the rental pool and are permanently attached to the program. Digital cameras may also be considered, based upon availability. These cameras are rotated from production to production, with time allotted for camera service and maintenance between productions. For your project to be considered for the New Filmmaker Program, you must submit a completed proposal to the program. This proposal is then reviewed and a decision is made as to whether or not the proposal meets Panavision’s standards and scheduling requirements.
When submitting your proposal, please include the following:
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