The Jane Mercer Footage Training Bursary was created off the back of one woman’s passion for the industry in which she worked. Having been part of institutions such as the BFI, the National Film and Television School and the European Documentary Network , Jane became Chair of FOCAL (The Federation of Commercial Audiovisual Libraries) between 2000 – 2005.

The bursary was set up for those wishing to work with audio visual footage, including film/photograph archives, film/photograph libraries, research (film/photographs), film laboratories, facility houses, broadcasters and production companies. The bursary is also available to those already working within the industry. Please note though, that applicants need to demonstrate that their project has a direct association with audio visual footage or archives. Full details can be found on FOCAL’s bursary page . So, put the closing date in your diary because it’s not too far off – all applications must be in by 31 August 2009.