Dance on Film

Important Information & Application Overview

Direct all questions & inquires to cdf@themovementproject.org

  • Each year TMP works to secure and increase artist support through fundraising and grant efforts. We value the work CDF artists share with the community and we are here to continue pushing the field to financially support artists. In addition to financial support, TMP is working to provide as many resources in an effort to reduce costs for CDF artists.

    DANCE FILM ARTISTS COMPENSATION

    Below is the price range for dance films. Depending on types/number of artists selected for CDF, our budget for paying artists may fluctuate, possibly allowing us to provide higher stipends. (Artists can expect at a minimum the base stipends listed below.)

    • $50 - $75 stipend

    Resources & benefits provided by TMP:

    • marketing & promotional support

    • designated place to display your marketing material in the lobby

    • the opportunity to share work with an audience via the online portal

    • dance films displayed on loop at CDF in the lobby.

  • The following items are required for submitting a complete application.

    • PART 1 - Complete Application Form

    • PART 2 - Email Support Materials

      • Resume or CV

      • 2-3 high quality photographs of the proposed work or artist/other work (suggested 300 dpi).

    • PART 3 - Pay Application Fee

      • May submit up to two applications.

        • $10 fee - First application

        • $5 fee - Second application

    FOOTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

    • All films submitted MUST BE COMPLETED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION, no exceptions.

    • There is no time limit for length of films.

    • All applicants, including casts, must be 18 and older.

Dance on Film Application

COMPLETE APPLICATION BELOW

Due April 6th, 2026 by 11:00 pm

1. Fill out the application form below (Application Part 1)

Application Form

2. Email the following support material to cdf@themovementproject.org (Application Part 2)

  1. Resume or Company CV

  2. Please provide 2-3 high quality photographs of the proposed work or artist/other work (suggested 300 dpi).

    **Submitting more than one application?

  • If you would like to submit more than one work or more than one application type, you will need to complete separate applications for each piece submitted.

  • Check that all permissions give access to cdf@themovementproject.org.

3. Pay application fee. (Application Part 3)

  • Applications will not be adjudicated until the application fee is paid and all supplemental materials have been submitted. (Application fee is non refundable)

    • All applicant’s may submit up to two applications.

      • Dance on Film Application Fee

        • $10 application fee (first submission)

        • $5 application fee (second submission)

Pay Application Fee

Artists will be notified by April 27th, 2026 on their application status.