2025 DR. KAZI HUSSAIN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION & APPLICATION

Deadline:  Sep 1, 2025

The Dr. Kazi Hussain Scholarship, established in 2017, honors WIFT-Florida filmmaker and industry leader, Dr. Kazi Hussain, founder of TWC Pegasus Film Works & Media Inc. was a mentor to many young people entering the field.

One Student from each branch will be selected to receive a Dr. Kazi Hussain Scholarship in the amount of $500 each. The award will be directly applied to tuition for post-secondary schools for those interested in film a career in the media arts.

The Scholarship is made possible by the Dr. Kazi Hussain Fund of Women in Film/TV-Florida 

Eligibility and Selection:

Applicants must be student members of WIFT-FL, 18 years of age or younger, and have a strong interest in film or video. Previous experience in film or video production experience is preferred but not required.

Priority will be given to those who have demonstrated a high degree of commitment in their studies so far, and who clearly articulate their future goals in film.

A panel of professional filmmakers from our scholarship committee will review applications. Finalists may be called for personal interviews. Scholarship winners will be asked to attend a brief public ceremony at which they will be recognized on a future date to be determined.

Instructions

To apply, fill out the attached form. Sign the bottom, along with a parent. Supplemental portfolio materials are optional. Make 5 copies and mail them by  Sep 1, 2025 to:

Art Smith Jr

4378 Sea Rock Ct, Apopka, FL 32712

artwsmithjr@gmail.com

DR. KAZI HUSSAIN SCHOLARSHIP

A P P L I C A T I O N   F O R M

Deadline:  Sep 1, 2025

Applicant Name

School Attending

Entering Grade

Birth Date

Parent/Guardian Name

Address

City/State/Zip

Telephone

QUESTIONS: (continue separate sheet if necessary)

Please describe your interest in film and any film/videomaking activities you have been involved in so far.

How will the scholarship help you realize your goals? What post-secondary school are you attending?

Please describe any special attributes or circumstances you would like us to consider with your

application.

A letter of recommendation from two References (e.g. teacher, counselor, family friend)

OPTIONAL:  You may also include with this application any 2 of the following portfolio items:

Copies of your work to review

Screenplays or Treatments (your original ideas)

Do not submit your originals. Clearly label the items with your name.

I hereby certify that the portfolio material submitted with this application is my own original work and that the information provided on this written application is accurate and truthful to the best of my ability. I understand that the Film Center is not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark or royalty infringement related to my work. I also authorize WIFT-FL to use my name in connection with publicity about the Dr. Kazi Hussain Scholarship.

Applicant Signature:                         

Date :

Parent Signature:

Date: 

2025 SHORT FILM FINISHING FUND GRANT GUIDELINES

The Short Film Finishing Fund Grant is presented to a current Women in Film Florida (WIFT-FL) member to help complete an existing short film project in the amount of up to $2,000. We encourage submissions of quality projects in all genres.

OVERVIEW

The WIFT-FL Board of Directors approves the final selection of the WIFT-FL Short Film Finishing Fund Grant Recipient. Qualifying funds apply to the project submitted with the grant application. The award amount is determined by the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee presiding over the grant cycle calendar year. Only one (1) project per applicant for each grant cycle is permitted.

The Recipient will select the production house or services company or provider that will best help them complete their project. Grant monies will be paid directly to the participating post-production house, third-party individual* or post-production provider completing the Recipient’s project. Invoices from verifiable post-production providers directly related to the project will be required for payment.

Announcement of the Recipient will take place during a WIFT-FL event as determined by the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee. Recipient is expected to be present.

WIFT-FL board members, Scholastic Grant Fund Committee members, and their family members as well as previous Short Film Finishing Fund Grant Recipients are not eligible to apply.

*Examples of third party individuals might be: editor consultations; fine-cut editing; DVD authoring; sound mixing; color correction; music composer; music licensing; title design; graphics/animation/Illustration; dub-titling; close-captioning; archival footage rights; and master dubs. For questions about other services, contact art@womeninfilmfl.org. 

DEADLINES

Grant cycle begins July 1 of the current calendar year.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Completed short film project is due December 1 in a format to be determined.

Deadline to submit invoices for payment is no later than December 1 

ELIGBILITY

Applicant must:

• be a current WIFT-FL member (prior 6/30/25)

• reside in Florida; and be available for an interview with a WIFT-FL representative if deemed necessary

Project must:

•have females in at least two (2) of these key positions: principal actor, writer, director, producer, cinematographer, or editor.

• be a short film 5-35 minutes.

• have completed principal photography.

• not at any point have been in commercial or festival distribution; and

• comply with our opening/closing credit requirements  

Required Elements:

All items must be submitted in entirety to the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee by email (art@womeninfilmfl.org) no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT before the application deadline to be considered. Every element should contain applicant’s contact information. No exceptions will be made, and any applications and materials received after the deadline will not be considered. Only online submissions will be accepted. Women in Film Dallas is not responsible for any material lost during electronic transmission.

1. Completed application ( attached)

2. Personal statement including: a. Applicant’s interest and experiences in writing, directing or producing films (1,000 words or less).  b. General aspects of financial need. Do not send personal financial information or statements.

3. Project footage (online link) of work in progress with a running time between 5 and 10 minutes. Footage should be rough assembly of scene or sequence. Do not submit trailers, marketing reels or raw unedited footage.

4. One (1) page description of submitted footage 

5. Treatment or synopsis of the film 

6. A plan for securing rights requiring clearance (e.g. stock footage, music, etc.) 

7. Post-production budget 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• If chosen, Recipient must provide weekly reports on the progress of the film by email to scholarships@womeninfilmfl.org.

• If there is an opening title sequence, Recipient is required to include the following language: “A Women in Film/TV Florida Grant Assisted Film”

• Closing credits must include the current WIFT-FL logo in conjunction with the written closing credits acknowledgement, “This film was made possible in part by Women in Film/TV Florida.”

• The Recipient must allow WIFT-FL to use her name and the film in WIFT-FL promotions as deemed appropriate. 

DISCLAIMER: The selection of a Short Film Finishing Fund Award Recipient is contingent upon qualified projects presented for consideration. Submission does not guarantee selection. 

JUDGING CRITERIA

WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee reviews all submissions and makes its recommendation to the WIFT-FL Board. The Board approves the final selection of Recipient.

The committee considers the following when reviewing submissions:

• Do the applicant and the project meet all eligibility requirements?

• Does the applicant clearly demonstrate that the Grant will make a critical contribution to the completion of the film?

• Does the project have artistic merit?

• Does the project have a realistic post-production budget?

• Is the Applicant willing to meet the additional requirements?

ABOUT US

Women in Film/TV Florida is a non-profit organization and part of a global community that empowers, promotes and mentors women in the film, television, and screen-based media industry through networking, recognition, and educational opportunities.

2025 SHORT FILM FINISHING FUND APPLICATION

Instructions: Please complete the following information. Submit the completed application with all required supporting documentation to

art@womeninfilmfl.org no later than 5pm September 1, 2025.  

If the submission, application and required materials are incomplete, inaccurate, or late, the application will not be considered.

WIFT-FL MEMBERS NAME: _________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________ CITY:______________________ STATE: ______  ZIP: ____________

PHONE: _________________   EMAIL: _______________________

TITLE OF SHORT: ___________________________________________

APPLICANTS SIGNATURE_____________________________________

Required Supporting Documents:

All items must be submitted in entirety to the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee by email (art@womeninfilmfl.org) no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT before the application deadline to be considered. Every element should contain the applicant’s contact information. No exceptions will be made and any applications and materials received after the deadline will not be considered. Only online submissions will be accepted. WIFT-FL not responsible for any material lost during electronic transmission. 

1. Completed application (above)

2. Personal statement including: a. Applicant’s interest and experiences in writing, directing or producing films (1,000 words or less).  b. General aspects of financial need. Do not send personal financial information or statements.

3. Project footage (online link) of work in progress with a running time between 5 and 10 minutes. Footage should be rough assembly of scene or sequence. Do not submit trailers, marketing reels or raw unedited footage.

4. One (1) page description of submitted footage 

5. Treatment or synopsis of the film 

6. A plan for securing rights requiring clearance (e.g. stock footage, music, etc.) 

7. Post-production budget 

2024 SHORT FILM FINISHING FUND GRANT GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION.pdf

2025 FEATURE FILM FINISHING FUND GRANT GUIDELINES

The Feature Film Finishing Fund Grant is presented to a current Women in Film Florida (WIFT-FL) member to help complete an existing feature film project in the amount of up to $3,000. We encourage submissions of quality projects in all genres.

OVERVIEW

The WIFT-FL Board of Directors approves the final selection of the WIFT-FL Feature Film Finishing Fund Grant Recipient. Qualifying funds apply to the project submitted with the grant application. The award amount is determined by the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee presiding over the grant cycle calendar year. Only one (1) project per applicant for each grant cycle is permitted.

Announcement of the Recipient will take place during a WIFT-FL event as determined by the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee. Recipient is expected to be present.

WIFT-FL board members, Scholastic Grant Fund Committee members, and their family members as well as previous Feature Film Finishing Fund Grant Recipients are not eligible to apply.

*Examples of third party individuals might be: editor consultations; fine-cut editing; DVD authoring; sound mixing; color correction; music composer; music licensing; title design; graphics/animation/Illustration; dub-titling; close-captioning; archival footage rights; and master dubs. For questions about other services, contact WIFT-FL Grants & Scholarship Committee @ art@womeninfilmfl.org.

DEADLINES

Grant cycle begins July 1 of the current calendar year.

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Completed feature film project is due December 1 in a format to be determined.

Deadline to submit invoices for payment is no later than December 1

ELIGBILITY

Applicant must:

• be a current WIFT-FL member (prior 6/30/24)

• be available for an interview with a WIFT-FL representative if deemed necessary

Project must:

• have females in at least two (2) of these key positions: principal actor, writer, director, producer, cinematographer, or editor.

• be a feature film between 60 to 120 minutes.

• have completed principal photography.

• not at any point have been in commercial or festival distribution; and

• comply with our opening/closing credit requirements

Required Elements:

All items must be submitted in entirety to the WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee by email (art@womeninfilmfl.org) no later than September 1, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.  to be considered. Every element should contain applicant’s contact information. No exceptions will be made, and any applications and materials received after the deadline will not be considered. Only online submissions will be accepted. Women in Film/TV Florida is not responsible for any material lost during electronic transmission.

1. Completed application (below)

2. Personal statement including: a. Applicant’s interest and experiences in writing, directing or producing films (1,000 words or less)

b. General aspects of financial need. Do not send personal financial information or statements.

3. Project footage (online link or DVD) of work in progress with a running time between 5 and 10 minutes. Footage should be rough assembly of scene or sequence. Do not submit trailers, marketing reels or raw unedited footage.

4. One (1) page description of submitted footage

5. Treatment or synopsis of the film

6. A plan for securing rights requiring clearance (e.g. stock footage, music, etc.)

7. Post-production budget

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• If chosen, Recipient must provide monthly reports on the progress of the film by email to scholarships@womeninfilmfl.org.

• If there is an opening title sequence, Recipient is required to include the following language: “A Women in Film/TV Florida Grant Assisted Film”

• Closing credits must include the current WIFT-FL logo in conjunction with the written closing credits acknowledgement, “This film was made possible in part by Women in Film/TV Florida.”

• The Recipient must allow WIFT-FL to use its name and the film in WIFT-FL promotions as deemed appropriate.

DISCLAIMER: The selection of a Feature Film Finishing Fund Award recipient is contingent upon qualified projects presented for consideration. Submission does not guarantee selection.

JUDGING CRITERIA

WIFT-FL Scholastic Grant Fund Committee reviews all submissions and makes its recommendation to the WIFT-FL Board. The Board approves the final selection of the recipient.

The committee considers the following when reviewing submissions:

• Do the applicant and the project meet all eligibility requirements?

• Does the applicant clearly demonstrate that the Grant will make a critical contribution to the completion of the film?

• Does the project have artistic merit?

• Does the project have a realistic post-production budget?

• Is the Applicant willing to meet the additional requirements?

ABOUT US

Women in Film/TV Florida is a non-profit organization and part of a global community that empowers, promotes and mentors women in the film, television, and screen-based media industry through networking, recognition, and educational opportunities.

WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION FLORIDA

2024 Feature Film Finishing Project Scholarship Grant $3000

The Women in Film & Television Florida (WIFT-FL) encourages its members to pursue careers in filmmaking and excel in their chosen fields through the WIFT-FL Scholarship Grant. This competitive program aids grantees in finishing their film productions. Applicants must be active members of WIFT (at least six months prior to the scholarship application) and they must be full-time students in two- or four-year undergraduate or graduate film courses or any related field. They must also be enrolled in any accredited college or university in Florida to qualify.  This year’s Finishing Film (project) grant will be $3,000.00

Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2025

Support Materials Deadline: November 1, 2025 

Eligibility and Selection 

Must be a member of WIFT-FL (prior to 6/30/24. Priority will be given to those who have demonstrated a high degree of commitment in their studies so far, and who clearly articulate their future goals in film.

A panel of professional filmmakers and members of the Women in Film family will review scholarship applications. Finalists may be called for personal interviews. Scholarship winners will be asked to attend 2025 Annual Jingle Mingle Event to be held in December 2025 at which they will be recognized.

Instructions

To apply, fill out the attached form. Sign the bottom, Supplemental portfolio materials are optional. Make 5 copies and mail them by November 1, 2025, to: Art Smith Jr, 4378 Sea Rock Ct. Apopka, FL 32712 or email to: artwsmithjr@earthlink.net

2021 WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION FLORIDA

Feature Film Finishing Project Scholarship Grant

A P L I C A T I O N   F O R M

Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2025

Support Materials Deadline: November 15, 2025

Applicant Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Phone:

QUESTIONS: (continue on separate sheet if necessary)

Please describe your interest in film and any film/video making activities you have been involved in so far. 

How will the grant help you realize your goals? 

Please describe any special attributes or circumstances you would like us to consider with your application.

Names of Two References (e.g.  professional’s teacher, counselor, family friend)

Include: email and telephone 

OPTIONAL:

You may also include with this application any 2 of the following portfolio items:

 DVDs or Thumb drives of your work

Screenplays or Treatments (your original ideas)

Photographs

Drawings/Artwork 

Do not submit your originals. Clearly label the items with your name. 

I hereby certify that the portfolio material submitted with this application is my own original work and that the information provided on this written application is accurate and truthful to the best of my ability. I understand that the Women in Film Florida are not responsible for any claim involving copyright, trademark or royalty infringement related to my work. I also authorize the Women in Film & Television Florida to use my name in connection with publicity about the Women in Film Scholarship.

Applicant Signature:

Date:

2024 FEATURE FILM FINISHING FUND GRANT GUIDELINES ^L0 APPLICATION.pdf

GOLD SPONSOR: $500+

Benefits:

- Logo placement at event and on all event printed/digital collateral

- Sponsorship acknowledgment in WIFT-FL e-newsletter and event press releases

- Film Florida welcome bag product placement

- Up to 4 complimentary tickets to Jingle Mingle

- If part of sponsorship organization, all members receive WIFT Member admission price

SILVER SPONSOR: $250+

Benefits:

- Logo placement at event and on some event printed/digital collateral

- Sponsorship acknowledgment in WIFT-FL e-newsletter and event press releases

- Up to 2 complimentary tickets to Jingle Mingle

- If part of sponsorship organization, all members receive WIFT Member admission price

BRONZE SPONSOR: In-Kind Donation

Benefits:

- Logo placement at event and on some event printed/digital collateral

- Sponsorship acknowledgment in WIFT-FL e-newsletter and event press releases

- If part of sponsorship organization, all members receive WIFT Member admission price