Check-list & On-Line Application Form

Check-list:

Prior to making the application, the producer must make an initial contact with the TIP Coordinator to review the project. Upon review, if the project falls within the guidelines, the TIP Coordinator will then provide an application package which must be completed and submitted to ATP at least one (1) month prior to the start date.

*Please provide 2 copies of the following documentation and information. Please do not use fancy covers or binding. Plain paper stapled or paper-clipped is fine.

Production Materials:
No production will be evaluated unless all documentation is complete.

1. . CVs or brief biographies of the producers, writers, and directors.Include production dates, contact information, name, address, phone, fax, cell and email.
2. . Name and C.V. of the mentor.
3. . A cover letter describing the particular circumstances of your production. You may address some of the items in the list below in your letter.
4. . Disclosure of all related party transactions such as ALL sources of income in budget (both personal and corporate).
5. . CFTPA membership number.
6. .

Insurance certificates and coverage.
7. . Written assurance and proof that all producers and directors are Canadian Residents and/or Citizens.
8. . List of all directors, officers and shareholders of Producer and any others with an option to own or control shares.
9. . A true copy of the Producer's Articles of Incorporation is required for Feature Film submissions.
10. The complete production budget with detailed line items categorized using the CAVCO/TELEFILM format. This simply means you use the same account numbering and sorting system as they do for the line items relevant to your project. Other industry standard film budget software is acceptable. Please note deferred payments and donated services must be entered and on the budget and manpower and dollar values attributed to those services.
11. CAVCO part A application in draft form for Feature Films if available.
12. Distribution agreement (CAVCO qualifying) for Feature Films if available.
 
Script and Creative Materials:
13. Copies of the shooting script electronic synopsis (send as word attachment).
14. Production Schedule, Day out of Days, Shooting Schedule, Locations List.
15. A list, with script page numbers, disclosing all scenes of violence, nudity, semi-nudity, or sexual content. Understand, the purpose of this is not to judge, but to ensure that all potential performers for your project are fully informed.
16. A list of principal and actor roles available in your project and the approximate number of shooting days required for each role. Include the Total Number of Performer Workdays. Description of role of character and state principal and actor category.
17. Number of days where Background Performers are required. Description of role of background character and breakdown.
18. A list of all roles to be played by minors with a description detailing special provisions you will be taking. All Minor forms ( Appendix 14) to be completed as per the IPA prior to work date.
19. A list of all stunts with a description detailing special provisions being taken. Please be aware that the definition of an action that requires a stunt performer is not necessarily something spectacular. Any action where even a minor injury is at risk should be performed by a stunt double.
20. Qualified ACTRA Stunt Coordinator name is required if stunts are to be performed.

*Please provide 2 copies of the following documentation and information. Please do not use fancy covers or binding. Plain paper stapled or paper-clipped is fine.

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Complete Application Form On-Line:

Project Title:


Electronic Synopsis:


Production Company:

Producer Name:

Address:

Phone Number:

Phone:
Fax:

Production Company Mailing Address:

E-mail address:

Company website URL:

Short or Feature? Anticipated length - minutes:

Approx shoot start-date:


Number of shooting days:

Writers:

Executive Producer(s):


Address:


Director:

Producer:

CFTPA membership number:
(For more information call the CFTPA)

Intended market and festival use:

Proposed and confirmed financing sources:

Name(s) of Financiers

Address of Financiers

Shooting Format (film/video):


Total Production Budget:

Total Cast Budget:


Total Cash Budget:


Non Cash Portion of Budget:

  By signing below the Producer acknowledges and warrants to the following:
The truth and accuracy of information and documents submitted in and with this application.
That ATP and CFTPA have full discretion with no administrative duty of fairness.
That no agreement has been entered into or will be entered into with a performer unless and until this TIP application is approved at ATP’s and CFTPA's discretion.
That ATP and CFTPA reserve the right to consult all other parties involved with the submitting project.
That there is no guarantee of acceptance and approval by ATP and CFTPA regardless of representations that may have been made by the TIP Coordinator.
That the Producer has agreed to abide by the terms and conditions of the TIP Guidelines.

Signature of Producer:

Name Printed:

Date:


Approximate date producer will submit hard copy application.

Questions or Comments:

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*Please print this application form and submit an original hard copy by mail for final approval (with signature).

ACTRA Toronto Performers
TIP Programme
625 Church Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2G1

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For further questions please contact:
Tasso Lakas
ACTRA Toronto Performers
Tel: 416-928-2278, ext. 6733
e-mail: tip@actratoronto.com