Funding Amount

$2,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Sabrina Wright-Gilliar Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Purpose: Honor the memory of legendary prop master Sabrina Wright-Gilliar and support female high school seniors pursuing careers in below-the-line film crafts.

Eligible Institution:

  • Academy for Careers in Television and Film (TvF), Queens, NY
  • Eligibility:

  • Female high school seniors graduating from TvF

  • Must intend to pursue career in below-the-line craft in film, television, or digital media industry
  • What the Award Covers:
    May be applied to:

  • Post-secondary education expenses

  • Craft training fees

  • Union initiation costs

  • Other expenditures related to becoming a full-time member of NYC film, television, and digital media industry
  • Background:
    Funded by Sabrina Wright-Gilliar's colleagues from "The Good Wife" where she worked as Property Master since 2011. Contributors included Julianna Margulies, Alan Cumming, and Mary Beth Peil. Local 52 Motion Picture Studio Mechanics was a major donor. Honors qualities of determination and creativity.

    Contact:
    For donations: NYWIFT, 6 East 39th Street, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10016-0112 or www.nywift.org/sabrina

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Faculty nomination required from Academy for Careers in Television and Film (TvF)

    Award Presentation:
    Annually at TvF graduation ceremony

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationwomen

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