Michael Ballhaus Residency Award
Funding Amount
3-month residency at Villa Aurora (funded by Federal Foreign Office)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Michael Ballhaus Residency Award
Status: Not accepting unsolicited applications
Award Type: 3-month residency at Villa Aurora in Los Angeles
Funding: Federal Foreign Office (Germany)
Eligibility: Cinematographers only
Selection Process: Independent jury selects awardees
Important Note: Villa Aurora does not accept applications for this award. Nominations/selections are made through partnership with German Film Academy.
Award Details:
Recent Awardees:
Background: Michael Ballhaus was an internationally renowned cinematographer known for his work with directors such as Martin Scorsese, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, and others. The award honors his legacy in cinematography.
What Friends of Villa Aurora & Thomas Mann actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
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- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA.
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