Sound and Vision II
Application Form
December 2011
Read the most recent Guide for Applicants published on the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI)
website www.bai.ie before completing this Application Form. The Guide will tell you how to complete
this Form by explaining the BAI requirements for each section and what elements are mandatory for
your project.
Complete the Application Form using the order shown in the Contents overleaf. When completed,
save as one PDF document no greater than 8MB and submit to the BAI as instructed in the Guide for
Applicants. By submitting your Application Form to the Sound & Vision II you are confirming the
following to the BAI:
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that you have read and understood Sound & Vision II – The Broadcasting Funding Scheme and
the most recent Guide for Applicants;
that your proposed project is new;
that your proposed project is not a news and current affairs programme;
that production on the proposed project has not yet commenced; and
that you are ready to go in to production on the proposed project.
Sound & Vision II Application Form
Contents
1.
Project and Applicant Details
2.
Programme Specification
3.
Budget
4.
Budget Notes and/or Detailed Budget
5.
Finance Plan
6.
Letter of Commitment from a Broadcaster
7.
Letter(s) of Commitment from other Funders
8.
CVs of Key Personnel
9.
Scripts/Running Orders
10.
Animation Artwork
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1. Project and Applicant Details
Project Name
Funding Round
1. Applicant/Contractor
What legal entity is submitting this
application?
Select one only by marking X in the appropriate box
Individual
Limited Company
Sole Trader
Co-operative Society
Trading Name (if applicable)
Registered Company Name (if applicable)
Contact Person’s Full Name:
Contact Person’s Email Address:
Contact Person’s Phone Number:
Contact Person’s Postal Address:
2. Project Details
Programme Pitch:
Is this for TV or Radio?
Format:
Genre:
Programme Language:
Select one only by marking X in the appropriate box
Animation
Documentary
Drama
Education
Entertainment
Select one only by marking X in the appropriate box
Adult/Media Literacy
Arts/Culture
Children’s
Contemporary Society
History/Heritage
Science/Nature/Environment
Select one only by marking X in the appropriate box
English
Irish
Bi-lingual (English/Irish)
Bi-lingual or Multi-lingual (with English)
Number of Programmes:
Duration of Programmes:
Broadcast Channel:
Broadcaster:
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Broadcast Type:
Target Audience:
Theme:
Select one only by marking X in the appropriate box
Commercial
Community
Public Service
Select one only by marking X in the appropriate box
Under 15s
15-34 year olds
35-54 year olds
55 years +
All adults
Family
Select one or more by marking X in the appropriate box/boxes
Irish Experience
Irish History
Historical Buildings
The Natural Environment
Traditional & Contemporary Culture
Adult/Media Literacy
Public Awareness of Global Issues
Describe how the proposed
programme relates to the
theme(s) selected:
3. Character of the Programme
Does the Total Project Budget exceed €750k (TV) OR €55k (Radio)?
Yes/No
If you answered YES to the above question, answer the questions below. If you answered NO,
proceed to section 4.
Is your proposed programme in the Irish language?
Yes/No
Does your proposed programme deal with adult literacy issues?
Yes/No
Is the Amount of Funding Requested less than 50% of the Total Project Budget?
Yes/No
If you answered YES to ANY of the above questions, proceed to section 4. If you answered NO to
ALL of the questions, provide a rationale in the box below as to how the proposed programme has the
character of an audiovisual work that is difficult to make (refer to section 2.2 of the Guide).
4. Financial Details:
Total Project Budget
Total Eligible Costs
Amount of Funding Requested
Funding Requested as a % of Total Eligible Costs
5. Production Schedule:
Pre-Production Completion Date
Production Completion Date
Post-Production Completion Date
Delivery Date(s)
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6. Conflict of Interest:
In the box below, disclose any connection with BAI employees or the BAI in general which could
result in a conflict of interest in assessing or funding this application. Describe:
(1) any details in relation to your employment and all other business or professional interests
including shareholdings, directorships, professional relationships etc., and
(2) any interests of your family of which you could be expected to be reasonably aware or a
person or body connected with you.
For the above purpose, persons and bodies include: a spouse, parent, brother, sister, child or stepchild; a body corporate with which you are associated; a person acting as the trustee of any trust, the
beneficiaries of which include you or the persons or the body corporate above; and a person acting as
a partner of yours or of any person or body who, by virtue of the above, is connected with you.
7. Follow-on Programmes/Series:
Is your proposed programme or series is following on from another programme or series?
Yes/No
If you answered NO, proceed to section 8. If you answered YES, address the following in the box
below:
 How the proposed project is new;
 How the proposed project is “difficult to make” (refer to section 2.2 of the Guide);
 Provide information on the first programme’s measured success to date; and
 Confirm the original programme or series is complete and broadcast and all contractual terms
and conditions with the BAI are fully satisfied.
8. Sensitive Data:
All applications are seen by assessors external to the BAI, as part of the assessment process. After
funding decisions are ratified by the BAI, applications are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of
Information Act, 1997 and the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Act 2003. If there is any
information in this application which you think should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity,
please set it out below with your reasons why it is considered sensitive. The BAI shall take the
reasons into account before making a decision on any request to view this application received under
Freedom of Information legislation.
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2. Programme Specification
Project Name:
Programme Number & Duration:
Format:
Genre:
Broadcaster Channel:
Access Services (TV only):
Describe below any Access Services that you are going to provide on this project, e.g. subtitling, audio
description, sign language, etc. Subtitling is mandatory for TV projects.
Key Personnel:
In the box below list the key crew on this project, e.g. Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Cast, etc.
Include the job title as set out in your budget and the person’s name. Do not include CVs here.
Synopsis:
Capture the substance of your project in one or two short paragraphs in the box below.
Key Contributors:
In the box below list the key contributors to the programmes. Include any information about them you think is
relevant and indicate whether their involvement is confirmed or not.
Treatment:
In the box below describe the content of each programme including themes, storylines, relevant characters/
contributors, your approach to the narrative and the visuals/audio (max 6000 words). Do not include running
orders or scripts here.
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3. Budget
Mandatory Budget Form for Radio Projects
Number of Days
Pre-Production
Production
Post-Production
Eligible Budget
#
Personnel
1
Producer
2
Presenter
3
Researcher
4*
Cast/Contributors
5*
Director
6*
Writer
7
Other
Total Personnel Costs
#
Production
8
Studio Hire
9
Travel & Subsistence
10
Interviewee & Guest Costs
11
Insurance
12
Other
Total Production Costs
#
Post-Production
13
Editing
14
Music
15
Archive
16
Other
Total Post-Production
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18
Unit Description
Number
Rate
Total
Unit Description
Number
Rate
Total
Unit Description
Number
Rate
Total
Sub-Total Eligible Budget
Production Fee
Overheads
Total Eligible Budget
Ineligible Budget
#
Category Description
19
Audit (mandatory)
20
Financial & Legal
21
Other
Total Ineligible Budget
Total Budget
%
%
Unit Description
Number
Rate
Total
*Cast, Director and Writer are applicable for drama only
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Mandatory Budget Form for TV Projects
Number of Weeks
Prep
Shoot
Post
Eligible Budget
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
#
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Production
Scripts/Storyboards
Executive Producer
Producer
Director
Artists/Contributors
Assistant Directors/Continuity
Production Staff Salaries
Camera
Sound
Lighting & Electrical
Art Department
Wardrobe, Hair & Make-up
Animation
Locations/Production Facilities
Travel/Transport/Accommodation/Living
Other
Total Production
Post-Production
Film/Tape Stock
Offline Editing
Online Editing
Sound Post-Production
Archive
Graphics/Rostrum
Music
Subtitles (mandatory)
Other
Total Post-Production
Sub-Total Eligible Budget
Insurance (mandatory)
Overheads
Production Fee
Total Eligible Budget
Page/Ref
Total
Page/Ref
Total
%
%
%
Ineligible Budget
#
29
30
31
Category Description
Finance & Audit (mandatory)
Legal
Publicity
Page/Ref
Total
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33
Development
Other
Total Ineligible Costs
Total Budget
Guidance Notes
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May include writer fees, script team, storyboard artists, rights - other
development costs are ineligible.
This is the cost of all producers involved (if more than one).
May include Cast, Voice Over Talent, Presenter, Interviewees, Contributors,
Extras, Doubles, Stand-ins, Stunts, Chaperones/Tutors, Consultants,
Choreographers.
May include Assistant Directors, Location/Production Runner,
Continuity/Script Supervisor.
May include Line Producer, Production Manager, Location Manager,
Production Co-ordinators, Production Assistant, Casting Director,
Production Accountant & Secretary.
May include Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Camera Assistant,
Key Grips, Focus Puller, Cameras, Equipment & Consumables.
May include Sound Records, Technicians, Assistants, Boom Operators,
Equipment, Stores & Consumables.
May include Lighting Gaffer, Best Boy, Electricians, Dailies, Lighting &
Electrical Equipment, Consumables.
May include Designer, Art Director, Assistants, Rigger, Prop Buyer, Prop
Master, Dresser, Dailies, Carpenter, Painter, Construction Manager, Sets,
Props, Special Effects, Consumables, Animals, Construction.
May include Designer, Artist, Supervisor, Assistants, Dailies, Costumes,
Make-up, Wigs and sundries.
May include Animatics, Animators, Layout & Background, Compositing.
May include Studio, Outside Broadcast, Location Fees, Permits,
Restoration, Security, Catering, Facilities for Rehearsal, Fittings, Shooting,
etc.
May include Vehicle Hire, Drivers, Flights, Taxis, Parking, Freight,
Accommodation, Per Diems, Hospitality.
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4. Budget Notes and/or Detailed Budget
Radio Projects -
Insert explanatory notes for your budget here.
TV Projects
Insert explanatory notes for your budget here
AND/OR
Insert a detailed budget which can be easily referenced against the
completed budget template above using the Page/Ref column.
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5. Finance Plan
Eligible Costs
Funder
Sound & Vision II
Total Eligible Costs
Ineligible Costs
Funder
Total Ineligible Costs
Total Budget
Amount
% of Eligible Budget
100%
Amount
% of Ineligible Budget
100%
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6. Letter of Commitment from a Broadcaster
Insert here.
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7. Letter(s) of Commitment from other Funders
Insert letter(s) here, if applicable to your project.
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8. CVs of Key Personnel
Insert CVs here. These should correspond with the Key Personnel listed in the Programme
Specification above.
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9. Scripts/Running Orders
Insert Scripts or Running Orders here, if applicable to your project.
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10.
Animation Artwork
Insert Animation artwork here, if applicable to your project.
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