john darling fellowship 2015

APPLICATION PACKAGE
JOHN DARLING FELLOWSHIP 2015
This package includes the essential information you need to apply for the
John Darling Fellowship, which aims to support young, emerging Indonesian
documentary filmmakers. If you have any questions or any part of the
application is unclear please email the Project Manager at
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com.
The John Darling Fellowship is supported by the Herb Feith Foundation and
was first offered in 2013. The fellowship is designed to train young
Indonesian documentary filmmakers in Australia so that their film making
skills, commercial knowledge and awareness of archiving principles are
significantly improved.
BACKGROUND
John Austin Campbell DARLING (1946-2011)
Filmmaker, poet, academic
Australian-born John Darling studied history at both ANU in Canberra and
Oxford. In 1969 he began living and researching in Bali for some 20 years.
Beginning in 1978 he directed, produced and researched 9 documentary films
about Indonesia, that have been screened internationally.
They include Lempad of Bali about a 116-year-old Master-Artist with Lorne
Blair, the 3 part Bali Triptych series on Balinese culture, Bali Hash and Below

the Wind. After the 2002 Bali bombings, he co-produced with his wife Sara,
The Healing of Bali. Darling also wrote books and poetry on Bali.
ELIGIBILITY
Two young (21 - 40 years) Indonesian filmmakers with university
qualifications, or the equivalent of 3 years experience working in the film
industry, who are proficient in English (both spoken and written) will be
sponsored to participate in an intensive post graduate filmmaking course run
at the Australian National University in Canberra on 3 August -14 August. In
addition, the sponsored students will attend sessions encompassing film
distribution, marketing and archiving. Also there is the opportunity for these
filmmakers to have the film they create screened at a Herb Feith Foundation
public event at Monash University in Melbourne.
APPLICATION
Application information can be accessed through Ronin Films from 10 March
2015
at
http://www.roninfilms.com.au/video/848/0/11607.html The
deadline for applications is 13 April 2015.
Application forms must be received by the Project Manager by the due date
(13 April 2015). In order to be considered, applicants must submit all

accompanying forms as listed on the Application Forms Checklist by the due
date.
Please note referees for the Academic References, Employment References
and Personal Evaluation Forms are requested to email references and forms
directly to the Project Manager at johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com.
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The John Darling Fellowship Committee will only consider late applications
in very exceptional circumstances. Also the Committee reserves the right to
assess the suitability of all applicants for acceptance to the project.

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Application Forms Checklist
1. Personal Details
2. Educational Details
a. Certified Copy of University Academic Record
b. Creative CV or Creative Portfolio
c. Academic reference

OR
2. Film Industry Experience
a. Creative CV or Creative Portfolio
b. Employer References
c. Personal Reference
3. Personal Reference
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Signed Financial Guarantee Form
6. Statement by Applicant

Please note:
In order to be considered, applicants must submit all accompanying forms as
listed on the Application Forms Checklist by the due date (13 April 2015).

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Application Form
1 PERSONAL DETAILS
Title

Surname
Given Names

Gender (M or F)
Date of Birth D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Place of Birth
Nationality
I have an Indonesian Passport

Yes

No

Passport details –to be completed if one has been issued to you. Should a new
one be required there is time for this to be issued.
Passport Number
Place of Issue/Authority
Date of Issue D D / M M / Y Y Y Y
Expiry Date D D / M M / Y Y Y Y

Contact Details
Contact Phone Numbers (including international/state extensions)
Mobile/Cell
Home
Business
Facsimile
Email
Postal Address
My Skype address is:
NB. For the interviews all applicants will need a Skype account and a
reasonably fast internet connection. Skype can be downloaded for free at
http://www.skype.com/en/
Next of Kin / Emergency Contact
Name

Relationship

Address
Telephone

Email

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APPLICANTS CAN HAVE EITHER A UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREES OR EQUIVALENT HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR A MINIMUM
OF 3 YEARS IN THE FILM INDUSTRY (OR BOTH).
PLEASE COMPLETE EITHER:
SECTION 2 FOR UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS
OR
SECTION 2 FOR THOSE WITH A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN
THE FILM INDUSTRY.
SECTION 2
UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
Degree awarded and year

University attended

Current study (if applicable)

Creative Portfolio or Creative CV with a focus on documentary films.
Please include the filmmaking roles you have fulfilled, the name of the
productions on which you have worked, the subject, the year they were
completed and any awards granted. The focus of this fellowship is on
documentary films.

Applicants who have University qualifications will need to attach the
completed Academic Referee form. Inform your referees of your application
deadline to ensure that evaluations are returned to you in time to be
considered with your application.

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REFEREES
Academic Referee
Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations
are emailed in time to be considered with your application (13 April 2015).
Instructions
References are to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Referees please email the completed reference directly to:
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com. In the Subject box of the email please
write “Academic reference for (Applicant’s name)”.
Referees are requested to provide an open evaluation of applicants for the
John Darling Fellowship. The Committee would appreciate assessment of the
applicant’s academic performance, motivation, English language abilities, and
potential to adjust to the demands of studying in another country and culture.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on the applicant’s academic background or the
disciplines in which you have instructed them, particularly in the area
of filmmaking. The focus of this fellowship is on documentary films.
3. Using the grading system of Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or
Fluent can you please indicate the applicant’s present proficiency level
in the English language in speaking, reading, writing and listening.
4. How would you expect the applicant to adjust to studying in another
culture?
5. Please add any other comments you believe would be relevant to the
acceptance of this applicant.
6. I recommend this applicant for the John Darling Fellowship
!without reservation

!with reservation
or
!I do not recommend this applicant
Referee’s name and position
University
Address
Contact Number
Signature Date

DD/MM/YYYY
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SECTION 3
APPLICANTS WITH EXPERIENCE IN FILM INDUSTRY
Employer

Number of years employed

Creative Portfolio or Creative CV with a focus on documentary films.
Please include the filmmaking roles you have fulfilled, the name of the

productions on which you have worked, the subject, the year they were
completed and any awards granted. The focus of this fellowship is on
documentary films.

Please note those Applicants who are applying through their experience in
the Film Industry must attach a letter from their Employer. Inform your
referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations are returned
to you in time to be considered with your application.

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Employer Referee
Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations
are emailed in time to be considered with your application (13 April 2015).
Instructions
References are to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Can referees please email the completed reference directly to
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com. In the Subject box for the email can you
please write “Employer reference for (the Applicant’s name)”.
Referees are requested to provide an open evaluation of applicants for the

John Darling Fellowship. The Committee would appreciate assessment of the
applicant’s performance, motivation, English language abilities, and potential
to adjust to the demands of studying in another country and culture.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on the applicant’s employment background and the
areas of filmmaking in which you have knowledge. The focus of this
fellowship is on documentary films.
3. Using the grading system of Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or
Fluent can you please indicate the applicant’s present proficiency level
in the English language in speaking, reading, writing and listening.
4. How would you expect the applicant to adjust to studying in another
culture?
5. Please add any other comments you believe would be relevant to the
acceptance of this applicant.

6. I recommend this applicant for the John Darling Fellowship
!without reservation
!with reservation
or
!I do not recommend this applicant
Referee’s name and position
Employer/Company
Address
Contact Number
Signature Date

DD/MM/YYYY
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PERSONAL EVALUATION FORM
To be completed by all applicants. Each applicant is required to submit 2
(two) references. One is an academic or employer reference and the other one
a personal reference.
Inform your referees of your application deadline to ensure that evaluations
are emailed in time to be considered with your application (13 April 2015).
Instructions
It is to be submitted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Can referees please email the completed reference directly to
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com. In the Subject box for the email can you
please write “Personal reference for (the Applicant’s name)”.
Family members should not complete the personal reference.
Name of Applicant
Referees are requested to provide open evaluations of applicants for the John
Darling Fellowship. The reference should include comments on the
applicant’s character, their behaviour, their strengths and ability to adjust to
the demands of study in another country and culture.
1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?
2. Please comment on your knowledge of the applicant’s personal or
professional qualities, particularly in the area of filmmaking. The focus
of this fellowship is on documentary films.
3. How would you expect the applicant to adjust to studying in another
culture?
4. Please add any other comments you believe would be relevant to the
acceptance of this applicant.
5. I recommend this applicant for the John Darling Fellowship
!without reservation
!with reservation
or
!I do not recommend this applicant

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Referee’s name and position
Employer
Address
Contact Number
Signature Date

DD/MM/YYYY

4. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This section is to be completed by the Applicant. It is to be submitted in both
English and Bahasa Indonesia.
In a one-page statement (one page in English and one in Bahasa Indonesia)
can you please outline why you are keen to undertake the post-graduate
course at the Australian National University in Canberra, called “Thinking
with a Video Camera”?
Please include what you would hope to learn, how you could use those
knowledge and skills on your return to Indonesia and how you would adjust
to study in another country and culture.
Signature Date

DD/MM/YYYY

5. LETTER OF GUARANTEE THAT YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT FUNDS
FOR TRAVEL AND LIVING
Travel, university course fees, some accommodation (18 days), insurance,
passport and Visa costs are all included in the John Darling Fellowship for the
one-month in Australia.
Also Per Diems or a daily money allowance, will be given to each Applicant
during their stay in Australia. However, any extra curricular expenses will
need to be paid for individually, and Applicants should budget for those costs
by bringing some of their own money.

I, .................................................................................... , guarantee that I
have sufficient funds to cover possible additional expenses during the
full period of the study program in Australia.

Signed
Name
Date

Witness (bank official / parent / guarantor)
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Signed
Name
Position / Company
Date

6. STATEMENT BY APPLICANT
1) I declare that the information contained in this application is complete and
accurate to the best of my knowledge
2) Should I be a successful Applicant, I promise to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding which will include an agreement to behave appropriately
during my time in Australia, abiding by all Australian laws and university
regulations and return to Indonesia upon the completion (one month).
It will also include a commitment to complete assignments and projects for
assessment both in Australia and on return to Indonesia within set deadlines.

Signature of Applicant Date

DD/MM/YYYY

Name of Application

PLEASE EMAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM FOR THE JOHN DARLING
FELLOWSHIP TO THE PROJECT MANAGER BY 13 April 2015 to:
johndarlingfellowship@bigpond.com.
SELECTION PROCESS
After the Committee has reviewed all Applications, four (4) Applicants will
be notified by 4 May 2015. They will then each need to undertake the IALF
(Indonesia Australia Language Foundation) English test in either Jakarta,
Surabaya or Bali. Subject to those results the final 2 Applicants will be
selected to be awarded the John Darling Fellowship. They will be notified on
18 May 2015.

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