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Project ID: 2019-2205

Name of applicant:

Ankara Cinema associiation

Country of applicant:

Turquía

Type of applicant:

NGO

Amount requested:

100.000,00USD

Beneficiary country(ies):

Egipto, Iraq, Jordania, Marruecos, Palestina, Sudán del Sur, República Arabe Siria, Túnez, Turquía, Emiratos Arabes Unidos, Afganistán, Argelia

Status:

Non Recommended

Total Score: 17.5

IFCD Submissions details

Preselection | National Commissions Review

IFCD Preselection form - - 07/07/2019 - 18:24

Submitted by on 07 Jul 2019

1. Name and contact details of officer from the National Commission for UNESCO

Title:

Family name:

Alpaslan

Given name:

Irem

Position:

Expert

Address:

Gaziosmanpaşa Mahallesi, Reşit Galip Cd. Gökçek Sokak No:11, 06700 Çankaya/Ankara

Postcode:

06700

Town:

Ankara

E-mail:

iremalpaslantnc@gmail.com

2. Justification of pre-selection

What are the main reasons for having pre-selected this project proposal, as compared to other proposals received by the National Commission for UNESCO?:

Ankara Cinema Association’s project entitled “A Cultural Exchange-Program for Documentary Filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa” is pre-selected. The main reasons for the pre-selection of this project proposal compared to other proposals are as follows: - The project contributes to the IFCD’s Overall Goal, a more balanced North-South, South-South flows of cultural goods and services, and complies with the emergence of dynamic cultural sectors in developing countries, through strengthening the means to create, produce, distribute and access diverse cultural goods and services. Therefore this project application is eligible for the IFCD. The Project is found to be; -in line with the outcome-2 and 2.2 of the IFCD Programme which is to strengthen mobility to artist, access to international markets for artist and international professionals and also promotion of sustainable cultural and creative industries - in line with the outcomes 3, 3.1.

3. The applicant institution/organization

What elements demonstrate that the applicant institution/organization is a significant stakeholder in the culture sector (locally / nationally / internationally)?:

Ankara Cinema Association is a non-profit cultural institution. Since 1998, the Association is running film festivals, film weeks; publishes books on film, develops documentary film and future films cooperation with international film NGOs and independent artists. The activities of the Association covers local, national and international levels, and acts as a bridge between these levels for especially local stakeholders.

4. Relevance of the pre-selected project proposal

4.1. What are the main current needs and priorities in your country in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

Main priorities of Turkey in terms of cultural policies can be summarized as; * The impact of the creative and cultural industries on national income, exports and contribution to the promotion of the country will be increased. *The role of local administrations, private and civil initiatives will be strengthened within the scope of development and promotion of policy making processes and cultural industries. *Capacity building of cultural entrepreneurs and new business models will be developed. *Integrate the development of cultural industries to sustainable development of Turkey and establishment of sustainable governance of culture end creative sectors. *Promote women to involve in the creative sectors as representatives, entrepreneurs and participators.

4.2. How do the objectives of this pre-selected project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

The Panel noted the following points of the application to be in line with the above-mentioned priorities. - The aim of the project is to create dynamic and sustainable exchange among cultural professionals, to mobility of artist, to share experiences, develops skills and networks. - Project outcomes related to film production is going to come up to new business models, for international film market. - The training programs may help enhancing skills and capacities of cultural professionals working local, regional and international area.

4.3. To what extent do you expect this pre-selected project proposal to have an impact on the country’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

This pre-selected project is expected to have an impact on access to international markets for artists, is crucial to the promotion of sustainable cultural and creative industries and their potential contribution to human, social and economic development.

6. The pre-selection process at the national level

M. Öcal OĞUZ

Full name:

M. Öcal OĞUZ

Organization:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Faculty of Letters; Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

INGO

Position:

Prof. Dr. ; President

Nilüfer TIMISI NALÇAOĞLU

Full name:

Nilüfer TIMISI NALÇAOĞLU

Organization:

Istanbul University Faculty of Communication Department of Radio, TV and Cinema; the Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

INGO

Position:

Prof. Dr., Vice President

Ayşegül GÖKÇEN KARAARSLAN

Full name:

Ayşegül GÖKÇEN KARAARSLAN

Organization:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

Parte

Position:

Deputy Director General for Cultural Affairs, Member

Belgin ASLAN

Full name:

Belgin ASLAN

Organization:

Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

Parte

Position:

Focal Point for the 2005 Convention, Member

Feride Merve NİMETOĞLU

Full name:

Feride Merve NİMETOĞLU

Organization:

MUYORBİR, Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

NGO

Position:

Secretary General, Member

Tuba Işınsu DURMUŞ

Full name:

Tuba Işınsu DURMUŞ

Organization:

TOBB ETÜ University Faculty of Literature, Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

INGO

Position:

Assoc Prof Dr. , Member

Irem ALPASLAN BASIK

Full name:

Irem ALPASLAN BASIK

Organization:

Diversity of Cultural Expressions Committee of the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO

Type of organization/Institution:

INGO

Position:

Rapporteur and Expert

Date:

2019

Full Name of the representative of the National Commission as Signature:

Irem Alpaslan

IFCD Submissions details

Eligibility | Technical Assessment

IFCD Eligibility form - j_casas - 10/09/2019 - 11:53

Submitted by j_casas on 09 Oct 2019

Eligibility Status:

Eligible

Technical Examination

Submitted by the deadline:

Yes

Application Form submitted either in English or French:

Yes

Maximum amount requested is US$ 100,000 or below:

Yes

Project implementation period is between 12 and 24 months:

Yes

All sections of the Form are completed:

Yes

Signature of applicant:

Yes

The applicant does not have an ongoing IFCD funded project:

Yes

Falls within the areas of intervention of IFCD:

Yes

IF PARTY OR NGO

Party to the 2005 Convention from developing countries:

Yes

National Commission Review Form:

Yes

Signature of National Commission:

Yes

Official document/ statutes (with English or French translation if necessary):

Yes

IFCD Submissions details

Experts Evaluations

EVALUATION GRID
8 points	The project proposal addresses perfectly all relevant aspect of the criterion under consideration. The answer provides all the information needed and there are no concerns or areas of weakness
6-7 points	The proposal addressed the criterion well, although some improvements could be made. The answer gives clear information on all or nearly all of the evidence needed.
5-4 points	The project proposal broadly addresses the criterion, but there are still some weaknesses. The answer gives some relevant information, but there are several areas where detail is lacking or the information is unclear.
3-2 points	The project proposal does not entirely address the criterion or cannot be judged properly due to missing or incomplete information. The answer does not necessarily address the question asked, or gives very little relevant information.
1 point	The project proposal barely addresses the criterion. There is a clear lack of relevant information that makes it extremely difficult to judge whether the question asked is addressed.
0 points	The project proposal fails to address the criterion or cannot be assessed due to the lack of pertinent information. The answer does not address the question asked, or does not provide relevant information.

Expert 1

Sub-Total Expert 1 : 8.5

IFCD Expert Evaluation form - f_farhat - 10/17/2019 - 10:21

Submitted by f_farhat on 17 Oct 2019

Brief summary of the project:

The project proposed by the Ankara Cinema Association is titled “A Cultural Exchange Program for Documentary filmmakers for the MENA region aims to support a community of 24 emerging filmmakers specialized in documentary cinema in 12 countries. The idea is to produce 12 films through a full program of mentor-ships, residencies exchange, and master-classes.

1. RELEVANCE AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THE PROJECT TO THE OBJECTIVES AND AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF THE IFCD

1.1 Please describe how the project objectives and proposed impact/long-term benefits are aligned with at least one of the IFCD’s outcomes and associated expected results.:

The project is aligned with both outcomes 2 and 4 as stated by the applicant. 2.1 on policy and advocacy to improve access to the local market. I am not sure if it really fits the project as the project does not strike me as a policy project. ER.2.2 sits perfectly with the project. As per outcome 4.1, the focus on women is stated but it’s not clear throughout the project.

1.2 How do the objectives of this project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country/ region in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

The project is important as the region is going through changes post the Arab uprisings and the rise of extremism. In this sense, the dialogue that will involve the filmmakers is important to them as a cohort but also to the different audiences. So the project seems to meet the current needs of the MENA region as a whole in fostering dialogue and allowing access. However, the project does not meet regional cultural policies or cultural industries in particular.

1.3 To what extent are the project’s objectives specific and measurable?:

The project has four objectives 3 of which are broad and are not easily measurable. Only the second is concise and measurable: To create 12 powerful films made by young emerging filmmakers that reflect an important debate about the present situation of society in the region

1.4 To what extent does the project contribute to the promotion of gender equality, the empowerment of youth, South-South and North-South-South cooperation and/or the participation of various groups in the areas of intervention of the IFCD?:

The project contributes strongly to South-South cooperation. It will also address gender equity and young people.

Score:

2. FEASIBILITY OF THE PROJECT, AS WELL AS THE RELEVANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS MODALITIES OF EXECUTION

2.1 What elements demonstrate the applicant’s organizational capacity (main activities of the institution/organization) and competence (skills and background of staff) to implement the work plan and manage the budget?:

The Ankara Cinema Association was established in 1998 over 20 years ago. It has a strong and solid experience in showcasing films, publishing books, producing films and the promotion of Turkish Cinema abroad. Looking up information about the management team and the team that will run the program was not easy. However, the organization seems to have good staff to operate all these projects for over 20 years.

2.2 To what extent do the activities address relevant issues? Please explain how the methodology is appropriate to achieving the objectives?:

The methodology proposed for the implementation of the project is not detailed. It’s hard to tell.

2.3 To what extent is the time frame realistic and coherent with the activities?:

The project is proposed to be implemented in 12 months. I think it’s not enough to allow for the proper implementation of all activities.

2.4 Have the direct and indirect beneficiaries of the project been clearly identified? To what extent are the outputs/deliverables and main activities relevant to the target beneficiaries and address their needs?:

The direct and indirect beneficiaries are clearly stated: 12 MENA countries and emerging filmmakers. But the indirect beneficiaries are not clear to me. Of course, they are the audiences who will see the films but not sure about other relevant stakeholders

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3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

3.1 Does the budget provide for adequate resources (salaries, fees, equipment, travel, communication, etc.) necessary for success of the project? If the budget has been overestimated or underestimated, please explain how.:

The total budget of the project (requested from the IFCD) is higher than the threshold indicated by the IFCD’s regulation. The flights and per dime budget lines are justified as the project entails a lot of mobility. 28,000 $ are allocated to the staff including mentors.

3.2 What proportion of the budget is allocated to project activities versus overhead costs? Does the budget seem adequate and overhead costs estimated in compliance with the limit to a maximum of 30% of the total project budget?:

6000 $ are proposed for overheads. This is in compliance with the limit of a maximum of 30% of the total project budget.

3.3 Does the project proposal indicate any additional financial contributions to the project, such as co-funding and/or self- funding?:

No, it does not.

3.4 What actions have been foreseen to ensure financial accountability (e.g. Involvement of a financial officer)?:

This question was not answered by the applicant.

Score :

4. IMPACT AND EXPECTED RESULTS, INCLUDING POTENTIAL FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE

4.1 Are the project’s expected outputs and/or deliverables concrete, measurable and realistic? To what extent are they likely to achieve the objectives of the project?:

The outputs proposed seem like activities and the indicators are more like outputs. It is hard to assess their effectiveness.

4.2 To what extent are the main activities and the budget relevant and appropriate to achieving the intended outputs and/or deliverables?:

I think that the main activities and the budget are relevant to achieving the intended outputs.

4.3 To what extent is it expected that this project will have an impact/long-term benefits on the country/region’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

The project will have a long term impact on the direct beneficiaries. There is no justified evidence that the project will have an impact on the level of film policies in the MENA region or to CCIs in general. The advocacy component of the project is neither clear nor strong.

4.4 To what extent does the project demonstrate potential for structural change (for example: changes in the policy environment; far-reaching changes in public and professional organizational structures; and changes in the way government and regulatory authorities do business)?:

To a very minimal level. The project does not work with relevant governmental stakeholders to lead for policy change. Plus, the MENA region is hardly one entity so it’s not clear that if there will be attempts to change policies then on what level or in which country.

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5. SUSTAINABILITY

5.1 To what extent are contractors and partners involved in the implementation of the project’s activities? Has the role of each contractor and/or partner been clearly described?:

The application does not indicate the exact roles of the different partners. I can imagine the roles as I am familiar with the work of the three organizations but their roles are not clearly stated. The contractors’’ roles (as in mentors) are more clear.

5.2 How does the project relate to and/or complement the work that is already being carried out in the country/region in terms of cultural policies and/or industries?:

The project will definitely enhance the professional expertise of the filmmakers involved. But it does not complement any work on cultural policy and CCIs.

5.3 What measures/steps are proposed to ensure that the project’s impact/long-term benefits can be achieved?:

The applicant argues that the networking opportunities in the project will allow representatives of broadcasters, film fund directors, producers, etc. to meet and set new agendas. But this is not reflected in the activities.

5.4 What measures/steps are proposed to follow up with the beneficiaries of the project after its completion?:

The Association will continue to work with the filmmakers, and the network created will help to sustain and inform participants. Again it is not clear how and in which capacity.

Score:

Overall evaluation:

This is a good project that can make a direct impact on the filmmakers involved. However, it does not seem to go beyond that. The applicant has failed to address the project’s impact on the level of cultural policy change, or on the CCIs as a whole. If not policy change, the advocacy component of the project is not clear. The concept behind this project is interesting and valuable and is relevant to the IFCD. However, many of the questions were not adequately addressed and the content of the application was insufficient to determine confidently that the project was feasible and would have the required level of impact. I do not recommend this project for funding.

Expert 2

Sub-Total Expert 2 : 9

IFCD Expert Evaluation form - s_gardner - 10/26/2019 - 09:23

Submitted by s_gardner on 26 Oct 2019

Brief summary of the project:

The project, ‘A Cultural Exchange Program for documentary filmmakers from the Middle East and North Africa’ aims to nurture a sustainable community of up to 24 emerging documentary filmmakers across 12 MENA countries to create synergies and exchanges, strengthen the sector, and create 12 films that can advance a more just, democratic and peaceful world. The project involves residential seminars offering mentorship and master classes and training in marketing.

1. RELEVANCE AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THE PROJECT TO THE OBJECTIVES AND AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF THE IFCD

1.1 Please describe how the project objectives and proposed impact/long-term benefits are aligned with at least one of the IFCD’s outcomes and associated expected results.:

The project aligns with ER 2.1, 2.2 by building on networks and collaborations with international film marketplaces to enhance mobility, exposure and distribution. It will also aim to address ER 4.1 and 4.2. The first of these seems feasible but the second less so.

1.2 How do the objectives of this project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country/ region in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

Due to the political turmoil and extremism witnessed in the region, there is a generation of emerging and young voices wanting to engage with the complex realities and rich cultures to create change in terms of discrimination of minorities, immigration, global inequities and tensions. This project aims to help networking and strengthen dialogue to address needs.

1.3 To what extent are the project’s objectives specific and measurable?:

The objectives are valuable but rather general and challenging to measure (apart the critical response to the resulting films).

The project contributes strongly to S-S cooperation. It will also address gender equity and young people and there is good evidence of the applicant’s past success in involving women and young people as filmmakers.

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2. FEASIBILITY OF THE PROJECT, AS WELL AS THE RELEVANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS MODALITIES OF EXECUTION

The applicant, Ankara Cinema Association established over 20 years ago, runs traveling film festivals showing Turkish and international content, publishes books, produced feature films, and promoted Turkish film internationally. Unfortunately there is little information provided about the members of the local team that will implement the project.

2.2 To what extent do the activities address relevant issues? Please explain how the methodology is appropriate to achieving the objectives?:

There is insufficient in-depth information provided about the activities apart from the training seminars so it’s difficult to assess their appropriateness.

2.3 To what extent is the time frame realistic and coherent with the activities?:

The project runs for a year from July 2020. The timetable provided does not offer much detail.

The beneficiary countries number 12 including Turkey. There is insufficient information about the beneficiaries apart from ‘Filmmakers from across the MENA’.

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3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

The budget is $110,150 of which the entire amount is the grant request (ie over the $100k limit). There is very little detail provided apart from the requirement for $53k for flights and per diems for participants. $28k is allowed for staffing (2 people)

Overheads are $6k which is entirely to rent office space. Overall the budget does not appear to be well considered.

3.3 Does the project proposal indicate any additional financial contributions to the project, such as co-funding and/or self- funding?:

3.4 What actions have been foreseen to ensure financial accountability (e.g. Involvement of a financial officer)?:

The application does not address this question but instead underpins the intention to sustain the project by additional fundraising to build on the existing team and resources of the applicant.

Score :

4. IMPACT AND EXPECTED RESULTS, INCLUDING POTENTIAL FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE

4.1 Are the project’s expected outputs and/or deliverables concrete, measurable and realistic? To what extent are they likely to achieve the objectives of the project?:

The outputs listed in the application are more like activities and the indicators are more like outputs i.e. not measures. It is therefore difficult to assess their effectiveness.

4.2 To what extent are the main activities and the budget relevant and appropriate to achieving the intended outputs and/or deliverables?:

In general terms, they are broadly relevant but there is insufficient information to demonstrate that they are appropriate to achieving the outputs.

4.3 To what extent is it expected that this project will have an impact/long-term benefits on the country/region’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?:

The project could have long-term impact on the MENA region but more thought and planning need to go into it and a clear list of team members and partners.

To a moderate extent in terms of professional organizational structure. There is no evidence that the project could have far-reaching impacts on government or policies.

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5. SUSTAINABILITY

5.1 To what extent are contractors and partners involved in the implementation of the project’s activities? Has the role of each contractor and/or partner been clearly described?:

Two partners are listed but their roles are not sufficiently elaborated.

5.2 How does the project relate to and/or complement the work that is already being carried out in the country/region in terms of cultural policies and/or industries?:

The previous work, knowledge and networks of the applicant will inform the project. This type of project and activity is fairly unique in the region. The applicant, who is quite well known already, will bring to the project their connections to regional market events and film institutes.

5.3 What measures/steps are proposed to ensure that the project’s impact/long-term benefits can be achieved?:

The application provides details of previous successes to demonstrate that this project will have the desired impact.

5.4 What measures/steps are proposed to follow up with the beneficiaries of the project after its completion?:

The Association will continue to work with the filmmakers, and the network created will help to sustain and inform participants.

Score:

Overall evaluation:

The concept behind this project is interesting and valuable and is relevant to the IFCD. However, many of the questions were not adequately addressed and the content of the application was insufficient to determine confidently that the project was feasible and would have the required level of impact.

IFCD Submissions details

Recommandation review

IFCD Recommendation form - j_casas - 01/21/2020 - 16:01

Submitted by j_casas on 21 Jan 2020

Recommendation Status:

Non recommended

Evaluation summary:

This proposal aims to nurture a sustainable community of up to 24 emerging documentary filmmakers across 12 MENA countries to strengthen the sector, create synergies and exchanges, and create 12 films. The project involves residential seminars, mentorship, master classes, and training in marketing. The project contributes strongly to South-South cooperation and there is good evidence of the applicant’s past success in involving women and young people as filmmakers. However, the methodology proposed for the project’s implementation is not detailed enough and there is insufficient in-depth information on the activities apart from the training seminars; the budget request for $100,150 is over the IFCD limit by $150, and the outputs proposed are more like activities while the indicators are more like outputs making it difficult to assess their effectiveness. The concept behind this project is interesting and valuable and is relevant to the IFCD. However, some of the questions are not adequately addressed, the content of the application is insufficient to determine that the project is feasible, and there is no strong evidence that the project could have far-reaching impacts on government policies or the development of the cultural industries.