Introduction
The Haghefilm Foundation Award is given by the Haghefilm Foundation to an individual of outstanding skills in moving image archival research, with the aim of supporting a project to be held at EYE Film Institute Netherlands in Amsterdam.
The Award consists of a monetary grant from the Haghefilm Foundation, enabling the recipient to undertake a research project related to the archival preservation of the moving image heritage, with the exclusion of a) projects exclusively aimed at the publication of books, articles, and conference papers; b) participation at festivals and conferences; c) internships in other organizations, hereinafter called the Award.
The amount of the Award for the year 2012 is 3.500 Euro.
Eligibility Criteria
All individuals are eligible for the Award, regardless of their age and educational background, with the exception of a) employees, contractors and interns of Haghefilm Conservation BV and of EYE Film Institute Netherlands; b) students currently enrolled in a graduate or post-graduate program; c) teachers and instructors in undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate courses; d) employees and contractors of commercial companies.
Eligible candidates are required to be fluent in spoken and written English.
How to Apply
Applicants for the Award are required to submit a letter of intent addressed to the Haghefilm Foundation (including a declaration of compliance with the eligibility criteria described above) together with a photograph, a curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation.
Applications should be sent by mail to:
Haghefilm Foundation
Willem Fenengastraat 39
1096 BM Amsterdam
The Netherlands
or by email to:
The application deadline for the 2012 Award is December 31, 2011.
Selection Process
The recipient of the Haghefilm Foundation Award will be chosen by a joint Selection Committee composed of members of the Haghefilm Foundation and of EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The Selection Committee has the right to not grant the Award in the event that there is no suitable candidate.
Only the recipient of the Award will be notified about the decision of the Selection Committee before a public announcement is made. Unsuccessful candidates will not be individually informed about the decision.
Implementation
The project assigned to the recipient of the Award will be determined by EYE Film Institute Netherlands, in consultation with the Haghefilm Foundation and upon agreement with the recipient of the Award. The research project will be chosen from the attached list of potential topics (see below), drafted by the curatorial staff of EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The recipient of the Award has the option of suggesting additional research topics, which are subject to the approval of EYE Film Institute Netherlands after consultation with the Haghefilm Foundation.
The duration of the project and the period of its implementation will be mutually agreed upon between the recipient of the Award and EYE Film Institute Netherlands.
The recipient of the Award will submit a final written report to the Haghefilm Foundation and to EYE Film Institute Netherlands before the end of the project period, for possible publication on the Haghefilm Foundation’s website and in other publications.
Conditions
The Haghefilm Foundation and EYE Film Institute Netherlands are not responsible for any direct or incidental expense incurred by the recipient of the Award in the implementation of the project. The Haghefilm Foundation and EYE Film Institute Netherlands have the option, but not the obligation, to provide additional funding to the recipient of the Award for the completion of the project.
The Haghefilm Foundation and EYE Film Institute Netherlands have the right to publish a brief profile and a photo portrait of the recipient of the Award in their respective publications and websites.
Contact
For further information about the Haghefilm Foundation Award, please contact
Mr. Paolo Cherchi Usai (Haghefilm Foundation) at or
Ms. Giovanna Fossati (EYE Film Institute Netherlands) at
LIST OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS
FOR THE RECIPIENT OF THE HAGHEFILM FOUNDATION AWARD
Research projects:
1. Dutch expats (i.e. filmmakers, actors and directors of photography)
2. Non-Dutch filmmakers based in the Netherlands
3. Non-Dutch films with explicit reference to the Netherlands or Dutch-related subjects
4. Websites or AV content on-line with a direct relevance to the collection and/or activities of EYE Film Institute Netherlands
5. The production of advertising films in the Netherlands for foreign markets
6. The reception of Dutch animation films in foreign countries
7. Exemplary film distributors that mirror the activities of Jean Desmet in the 1910s
8. The influence of Soviet film makers on Dutch film production
9. The acquisition policies of independent Dutch distributors
10. The search for missing films in the Film International catalogue
11. Dutch films from the 1930s in foreign countries (search for film material and research of reception)
12. Dutch home movies in the former colonies
Restoration projects:
1. Terra Nova (Netherlands, 1932) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plans for the sound version
2. Richard Wagner (Germany, 1913) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plan for the German version
3. The Spanish Dancer (USA, 1923) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plan
4. La vie et la passion de Jesus Christ (1907-1914) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plan for the two versions
The Haghefilm Foundation Award is given by the Haghefilm Foundation to an individual of outstanding skills in moving image archival research, with the aim of supporting a project to be held at EYE Film Institute Netherlands in Amsterdam.
The Award consists of a monetary grant from the Haghefilm Foundation, enabling the recipient to undertake a research project related to the archival preservation of the moving image heritage, with the exclusion of a) projects exclusively aimed at the publication of books, articles, and conference papers; b) participation at festivals and conferences; c) internships in other organizations, hereinafter called the Award.
The amount of the Award for the year 2012 is 3.500 Euro.
Eligibility Criteria
All individuals are eligible for the Award, regardless of their age and educational background, with the exception of a) employees, contractors and interns of Haghefilm Conservation BV and of EYE Film Institute Netherlands; b) students currently enrolled in a graduate or post-graduate program; c) teachers and instructors in undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate courses; d) employees and contractors of commercial companies.
Eligible candidates are required to be fluent in spoken and written English.
How to Apply
Applicants for the Award are required to submit a letter of intent addressed to the Haghefilm Foundation (including a declaration of compliance with the eligibility criteria described above) together with a photograph, a curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation.
Applications should be sent by mail to:
Haghefilm Foundation
Willem Fenengastraat 39
1096 BM Amsterdam
The Netherlands
or by email to:
The application deadline for the 2012 Award is December 31, 2011.
Selection Process
The recipient of the Haghefilm Foundation Award will be chosen by a joint Selection Committee composed of members of the Haghefilm Foundation and of EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The Selection Committee has the right to not grant the Award in the event that there is no suitable candidate.
Only the recipient of the Award will be notified about the decision of the Selection Committee before a public announcement is made. Unsuccessful candidates will not be individually informed about the decision.
Implementation
The project assigned to the recipient of the Award will be determined by EYE Film Institute Netherlands, in consultation with the Haghefilm Foundation and upon agreement with the recipient of the Award. The research project will be chosen from the attached list of potential topics (see below), drafted by the curatorial staff of EYE Film Institute Netherlands. The recipient of the Award has the option of suggesting additional research topics, which are subject to the approval of EYE Film Institute Netherlands after consultation with the Haghefilm Foundation.
The duration of the project and the period of its implementation will be mutually agreed upon between the recipient of the Award and EYE Film Institute Netherlands.
The recipient of the Award will submit a final written report to the Haghefilm Foundation and to EYE Film Institute Netherlands before the end of the project period, for possible publication on the Haghefilm Foundation’s website and in other publications.
Conditions
The Haghefilm Foundation and EYE Film Institute Netherlands are not responsible for any direct or incidental expense incurred by the recipient of the Award in the implementation of the project. The Haghefilm Foundation and EYE Film Institute Netherlands have the option, but not the obligation, to provide additional funding to the recipient of the Award for the completion of the project.
The Haghefilm Foundation and EYE Film Institute Netherlands have the right to publish a brief profile and a photo portrait of the recipient of the Award in their respective publications and websites.
Contact
For further information about the Haghefilm Foundation Award, please contact
Mr. Paolo Cherchi Usai (Haghefilm Foundation) at or
Ms. Giovanna Fossati (EYE Film Institute Netherlands) at
LIST OF POTENTIAL PROJECTS
FOR THE RECIPIENT OF THE HAGHEFILM FOUNDATION AWARD
Research projects:
1. Dutch expats (i.e. filmmakers, actors and directors of photography)
2. Non-Dutch filmmakers based in the Netherlands
3. Non-Dutch films with explicit reference to the Netherlands or Dutch-related subjects
4. Websites or AV content on-line with a direct relevance to the collection and/or activities of EYE Film Institute Netherlands
5. The production of advertising films in the Netherlands for foreign markets
6. The reception of Dutch animation films in foreign countries
7. Exemplary film distributors that mirror the activities of Jean Desmet in the 1910s
8. The influence of Soviet film makers on Dutch film production
9. The acquisition policies of independent Dutch distributors
10. The search for missing films in the Film International catalogue
11. Dutch films from the 1930s in foreign countries (search for film material and research of reception)
12. Dutch home movies in the former colonies
Restoration projects:
1. Terra Nova (Netherlands, 1932) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plans for the sound version
2. Richard Wagner (Germany, 1913) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plan for the German version
3. The Spanish Dancer (USA, 1923) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plan
4. La vie et la passion de Jesus Christ (1907-1914) – material research, reconstruction and restoration plan for the two versions
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW ACCEPTED FOR THE 2012 HAGHEFILM FOUNDATION AWARD
Application deadline: December 31st, 2011
Application deadline: December 31st, 2011
