Film Production Fund Scholarship Program Will Help Develop Talent

A new scholarship puts the spotlight on film students at NSCAD University.

Film Nova Scotia is offering fourth-year students an opportunity to receive assistance through the Film Nova Scotia Bachelor of Fine Arts Film Production Fund.

The scholarship offers up to six $2,500 production grants, one per film, to help students with undergraduate thesis films.

"Nova Scotia is a hotbed for developing new talent," said Ann MacKenzie, president and chief executive officer of Film Nova Scotia.

"Investing in the training and development of these filmmakers helps ensure the growth of our local industry. We are thrilled to partner with NSCAD on this initiative."

Sam Fisher, a senior film faculty professor at NSCAD, said the scholarship will make a strong program more competitive.

"This investment from Film Nova Scotia will be a significant turning point in film education in the province," said Mr. Fisher.

"In my opinion, this grant is the last piece of the puzzle to make NSCAD the best undergrad film program in Canada."

NSCAD is Canada's premier university dedicated to advancing visual arts through education, research and production. Part of Nova Scotia's cultural landscape since 1887, NSCAD has offered graduate and undergraduate degrees in fine and media arts, craft and design for more than 30 years. NSCAD alumni are among Canada's most highly regarded artists, gallery directors, designers, curators and art educators. Find out more at www.nscad.ca .

Film Nova Scotia is a provincial Crown corporation reporting to the Minister of Economic Development. Film Nova Scotia provides a wide range of programs and services to increase the capacity and competitiveness of the province's film, television and new media industries. Find out more at www.filmnovascotia.com .