FOCAL award application deadline extended

September 17, 2008 by Alicia Androich

The closing date for applications for The Jane Mercer (Footage) Training Award has been extended until September 30. In memory of Jane Mercer, the late chair of FOCAL International, the fund was established to collect monies and make grants available to individuals or organizations that can be used for training, education and promotion of the footage industry and its associated areas. Read more details here.

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