WHO CAN APPLY?

The program is aimed at professional project creators and performers within puppetry and visual theatre, it is open for both Norwegian and international project creators. To qualify for the program the applicant must be organized as a company or be self-employed.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?

Application deadline is annually on 15 March and 15 September.

WHAT IS THE MANDATORY CONTENT OF AN APPLICATION?

In order for your application to be processed it must contain:

• Completed application front. Download here (PDF, 129 kB)
• Project description
• Budget
• CV’s

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Who is applying and what you/your organization are applying for

Indicate who is responsible for the project and whether you/your organization are applying for co-production or a pre-project.

A description of the proposed project:
One general requirement for the project description is that it communicates clearly and informatively concerning the production that you wish to realize and co-produce. Try to describe the production in such a way that it will help readers who are not «insiders» to understand as well as possible how you think. Attach a manuscript, draft of a manuscript, plot or storyline, scenario, if available. Include a video, sketches or drawings of stage settings, scenography, costumes, examples of music, etc.

A substantiation of your project:
Describe why you wish to stage this particular performance, as well as your intentions for the production, in terms of: – Use of dramatic devices, plot, character, conflict, etc. – Use of stage effects, sound, music, lighting, costumes, scenography, materials, technical effects, etc. – What you intend to convey, target group. – An overview of all participants: Who are the people proposed to be involved in the production? Include CVs for participants.

Production plan:
Define the time frame during which you wish to work in Stamsund. Also indicate what you plan to do with the finished product when co-production with NVT is completed.

Production budget:
Attach a budget that provides an overview of the financial share that you are prepared to contribute to the co-production.

WHEN CAN I EXPECT AN ANSWER?

The application is processed by the theater’s artistic coucil  that makes an initial screening of projects. You can expect a reply to your application approximately one month after the application deadline.

WHAT YOU MAY APPLY FOR:

NVT offers the opportunity to apply for co-production, pre-project assistance, Performace Art Harbour and residence.

CO-PRODUCTION:

In a coproduction NVT covers aprox. 40-50% of the total production costs. What this equals in exact amounts depends on the global budget size. There is obviously a limit to how much NVT can provide as production support!
NVT also covers all living expenses in the period in which the group is in Stamsund, ie travel and transport to and from Stamsund, per-diems and lodging.
NVT provides rehearsal space (black box 9.5 mx 9.5 m), stage equipment (sound, light, touring rig, etc.) and technical assistance during the contract period in Nordland.

WHAT‘S THE TERMS?
You must find a way to cover the rest (approx 50-70%) of your production costs, using other funding partners.
You must be organized as self-employed or company. We give your company a project support/funding that you must administer yourself.
You are responsible for hiring / contracting your partners and cover all additional expenses.
You agree to undertake a tour of the production in Nordland county, Norway.
NB! After the contract period it is your production! NVT does not ask for any commisions or royalties. The only condition is that NVT are credited as the co-producer in the program, poster etc. See requirements for crediting.

TOUR
Groups that enters a co-production contract with NVT also accepts to tour in Nordland County within a agreed tour period.

It is NVT’s intention that a tour will be conducted in accordance to the agreed touring period. However, NVT reserves the right to evaluate the performance on an artistic basis before giving a final confirmation that the tour will be conducted.

A tour in Nordland usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks depending on who is the target audience. During a tour in Nordland NVT covers all expenses (travel, hotel, per diem, etc.) and fees for each performance (by contract). On a tour the show must be performed in a variety of like schools, theatres and «cultural houses».

PRE-PROJECT:

It is also possible to apply to work on a pre-project (R&D). The offer is extended to applicants who have an innovative and good idea, but who do not otherwise have the opportunity to try it out or to plan/develop it in specific detail. No obligations are imposed on either the applicant or NVT to pursue the project further.