Inventing New Storytelling Futures
Supported by the Girgensohn Foundation.
NIDA is proud to announce $45,000 in grants awarded to NIDA alumni, or groups led by NIDA alumni, for projects that push the boundaries of storytelling and technology.
Each recipient will receive $15,000, along with an industry mentorship and access to facilities and technological support from NIDA. NIDA X is a program of the NIDA Future Centre and is made possible by the generous support of the Girgensohn Foundation.
‘The NIDA Future Centre received an unprecedented response from our alumni community for NIDA X, with projects ranging from AI avatars to soundscape installations and XR experiences. We had multiple entries involving First Nations storytelling and many dealing with complicated subject matter like online trolling, race, climate change and disabilities. The quality was incredibly high and we are so excited to be involved in the development of our three recipients projects.’ Beth Shulman, Acting Head of NIDA Future Centre.
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How to apply
Your pitch can be in any form you wish. Written pitches need to be under 500 words. Feel free to provide a combination of modes (video/powerpoint/demo/voicemail) to present your pitch. Please ensure you cover the below in your application: 1. The story you wish to tell. 2. An overview of the technology, tools, techniques and/or platforms you wish to use. 3. The support you might need from NIDA, including equipment requests and whether you wish to opt-in to the workshop/support opportunities outlined in the timeline. 4. Information about the team working on the project (not all members of the team need be NIDA Alumni, but the applicant must be a NIDA graduate. Please include the course you studied at NIDA and year of graduation). 5. A basic timeline and budget for development and delivery of your work, inclusive of the NIDA timeline. 6. The audience you wish to reach. Applications are to be submitted via email to futurecentre@nida.edu.au
Milestones
- 10 April 2024 – Applications Close
- 23 April 2024 – Judging Panel Day with candidate presentation
- May – Finalists and Mentors announced
- 15 May – 1 hr Kick-off call with Mentor
- 10 – 12 September 2024 – Opportunity for Showcase Preview @ NIDA
- 24 – 28 June 2024 – Opportunity for day workshop with mentor @ NIDA
- 8 – 9 or 19 – 21 August 2024 – Opportunity for day workshop with mentor @ NIDA
- 20 – 22 November 2024 – Project Delivery/Showcase Day @ NIDA
This Program is made possible by
NIDA X Patron
NIDA X is a program of the NIDA FUTURE CENTRE
