911 Media Artist Grant
"Awards $2,000 in production services to an established or emerging independent video, film or multimedia artist residing in Washington state."
• (206) 682-6552 • FX: (206) 682-7422 • 911media@911media.org
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Founded in 1927, the Academy recognizes outstanding achievement in filmmaking in above- and below-the-line categories. The Acasdemy's Foundation Film Scholars Program "supports the creation of innovative and significant works of film scholarship about aesthetic, cultural, educational, historical, theoretical or scientific aspects of theatrical motion pictures." Eligible applicants must be established scholars, writers, historians, or researchers, with a significant record of achievement, seeking funding for work on an English-language book, multimedia presentation, curatorial project, CD-ROM or Internet site. No films, TV programs, or video productions may apply.
• (310) 247-3000 • gbeal@oscars.org
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Actors Fund of America
New York: (212) 221-7300; Chicago: (312) 372-0989
• (323) 933-9244
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Agape Foundation's David R. Stern Memorial Fund
Offers loans to film projects committed to nonviolent social change. $3,000 will be loaned for up to 3 months to filmmakers who "promote the use of nonviolence in their work, integrate peace and social justice issues and are located in the Western U.S. or the Pacific Basin."
• (415) 701-8707 • agapefn@sirius.com
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Arthur Vining Davis Foundation Grants
"Provide support for completion of major educational television series with firm commitments for viewing nationally on PBS. Proposals for pre-production or development phase of a project are normally not considered. Children's series of special interest as are series that have potential for lasting educational value."
• (904) 359-0670 • FX: (904) 359-0675 • arthurvining@msn.com
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Bullitt Foundation
"Committed to the protection and restoration of the environment of the Pacific Northwest," invites proposals from projects with fiscal sponsorship that serve WA, OR, ID, western MT, British Columbia and the rainforest region of southern Alaska.
• (206) 343-0807 • FX: (206) 343-0822 • info@bullitt.org
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California Council for the Humanities
Gives up to $500 for the screening and discussion of a Council-funded film. Provides up to $750 to support the development of a major grant proposal. Planning grants pay for consultations with humanities scholars and community representatives, background research, travel and similar activities necessary to develop the proposal.
• (415) 391-1474 • web site
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Change, Inc.
Offers emergency grants of up to $1,000 "to artists of all disciplines to cover rent to avoid eviction, medical expenses, unpaid utility bills, fire damage, or other situations constituting an emergency." Grants are given on a one-time basis and are not issued to students. Contact: Change, Inc., P.O.B. 705, Cooper Station, New York, NY 10276
• 212-473-3742
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Cinemax Reel Life
Cinemax Reel Life offers completion funds, and HBO America Undercover provides production funds for American Indie docs.
• (212) 512-1673 • FX: (212) 512-8051
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Creative Capital Foundation
Creative Capital is a new, national organization designed to support artists pursuing innovative approaches to form and content in the media, performing and visual arts, along with emerging arts fields.
• (212) 598-9900 • info@creative-capital.org
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East Bay Healthy Community Grants
"Awards up to $1,500 for arts and cultural activities inluding performing arts, community murals, public art projects, community gatherings and celebrations that serve Alameda and Contra Costra County residents, especially those in in low-income or disadvantaged communities." Must have fiscal sponsorship.
• (510) 836-3223 • FX: (510) 836-3287 • program@eastbaycf.org
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Film Finances, Inc.
Worldwide leader in providing completion guarantees for motion pictures.
• (310) 275-7323 • FX: (310) 275-1706 • ffi@ffi.com
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Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Founded in 1991 by the State of North-Rhine-Westphalia and the TV broadcast WDR in Cologne. In 1997, broadcasters ZDF, ProSieben and SAT.1 also joined the ranks. Committed to supporting writers, directors, producers, distributors and cinema owners, as well as low and big budget films and outstanding international television productions. In order to react flexibly to filmmakers' needs, the Filmstiftung assists in all phases of production including script development, pre- and post production, production itself and the sales and distribution of the final product.
• 49-211-930500 • FX: 49-211-930505 • sonjasteinberg@filmstiftung.de
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Fleishhacker Foundation's Small Grants in the Arts
Funds the development and exhibition of works by film and video artists with track records who have the potential to create a body of work in the Bay Area. Priority given to projects with a god chance of being completed and seen by the public.
• (415) 561-5350 • FX: (415) 561-5345
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Ford Foundation Media, Arts and Culture Grants
Supports public broadcasting and the independent production of film, video and radio programming; and supports efforts to engage diverse groups in work related to the media and to analyze the media's effect on society. A letter of inquiry is advisable to determine whether the foundation's present interests and funds permit consideration of the request.
• (212) 573-4914 • FX: (212) 351-3649 • j.santos@fordfound.org
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Fulbright Grants for U.S. Faculty & Professionals
Offered to U.S. citizens with Ph.D. or equivalent degree for lecturing, research and seminar participation in all disciplines including media studies.
• (503) 221-1156 • FX: (503) 226-4842 • apprequest@cies.iie.org
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Hollywood Film Foundation
Awards grants to first, second or third time feature directors/producers working with a budget of less than $5,000,000 and having at least 75% of production occurring in the state of California. Short subjects, documentaries, animation, and works-in-progress also considered. No pornography.
• info@hff.org
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HollywoodFunding.com
Entertainment Funding Network.
• info@hollywoodfunding.com
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IFM Film Associates Inc.
IFM Film Associates acquires international and worldwide rights to motion pictures on both a completed and a pre-buy basis. IFM also executive produces and arranges co-production financing. Highlights include "The Darklings," 2 of Hearts" and "Perfect Little Angels."
• (818) 243-4976 • FX: (818) 550-9728 • ifmfilm@aol.com
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IFP/New York
The Anthony Radziwill Documentary Fund, administered by IFP/New York, is a new fund providing seed/development grants for independently produced documentary projects by U.S. resident filmmakers. Six to ten grants up to $10,000 will be given annually, with the initial cycle?s grants to be awarded in June 2004. Grant cycle deadlines are March 1 and September 1 annually. Initial cycle deadline is March 1, 2004. On-line applications, submission requirements, and complete guidelines for proposals are available at www.ifp.org/docfund. Hard copies may be obtained by sending a SASE to Anthony Radziwill Documentary Fund, IFP/New York, 104 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001. For further questions write docfund@ifp.org or call 212-465-8200, ext 830.
• 212-465-8200, ext 830 • FX: 212-465-8525 • docfund@ifp.org
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IFP/New York
Distribution for New York State Artists NYSCA Electronic Media and Film Grants. Funding is available from New York State Council on the Arts, coordinated through IFP/New York, to support the distribution of recently completed work by independent media artists residing in New York State. Grants are given for audio/radio, film and video productions, computer-based work, and installations incorporating these media. Artists may request funding up to a maximum amount of $5,000, though grants awarded are generally lower. The work proposed for support must have been completed between August 2003 and December 2004. Deadline for submission is January 3, 2005. For guidelines and online application, go to www.ifp.org/nysca or e-mail nysca-grant@ifp.org.
• 212-465-8200, ext 830 • nysca-grant@ifp.org
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Independent Television Service (ITVS)
Unique in American public television, the ITVS was created by Congress to fund and present programs that "involve creative risks and address the needs of under-served audiences, especially children and minorities," while granting artistic control to independent producers. ITVS has funded more than 375 programs for public television since its inception in 1991. Critically-acclaimed ITVS programs include THE FARMER'S WIFE, AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY, FORGOTTEN FIRES, Emmy Award winners GIRLS LIKE US and NOBODY'S BUSINESS, the Peabody Award-winning documentaries TRAVIS, A HEALTHY BABY GIRL and THE GATE OF HEAVENLY PEACE, and DuPont Award winners TAKEN IN: THE LIVES OF AMERICA'S FOSTER CHILDREN and STRUGGLES IN STEEL: A STORY OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN STEEL WORKERS.
• (415) 356-8383 • FX: (415) 356-8391 • itvs@itvs.org
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ITVS (Independent Television Service)
Seeks "proposals for new innovative programs of standard broadcast length that tell provocative, spellbinding stories from diverse points of view and diverse communities. Projects in any genre, in any stage of development are considered. No finished works.
• (415) 356-8383 • becky_hayes@itvs.org
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JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MACARTHUR FOUNDATION
Funds, through its General Program, projects that promote diversity in the media. More specifically, the Program supports media projects that (1) increase the diversity of voices and viewpoints in television and radio; (2) improve public access to media productions facilities; (3) enhance the economical distribution of quality video projects to all who can benefit from them; and (4) encourage independent film and video throughout the Americas.
• (312) 726-8000 • 4answers@macfdn.org
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Kodak Project Access
Encourages individuals with projects budgeted for video to shoot and/or finish on film. Winners will be awarded up to 50% of their film stock budget. Actual amount of award will be determined by the Awards Committee. IDA/KODAK Awards will be given to as many as 10 films per cycle (2 cycles per year) pending qualified applications. Acceptance of the award precludes acceptance of other film stock grants. Film stock must be claimed within the same year of grant award.
• (310) 284-8422 • FX: (310) 785-9334 • ida@artnet.net
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KQED-TV, San Francisco
Provides in-kind post-production assistance to a number of independent projects each year. Subject must be "compelling and of interest to KQED's viewers, or attract new audiences," and "material must pass technical evaluation for broadcast quality." Producer must supply rough cut for review.
• (415) 553-2269
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Menemsha Entertainment
Menemsha Entertainment's concentration is in arranging financing for independent feature films on behalf of its director and writer-director clients. The company is also serving as a sales representative on completed independent films in the domestic and international market, and as a consultant for the European-based film distributors, Advanced Licensing GmbH in Germany and FilmAuro in Italy.
• (310) 712-3720 • FX: (310) 277-6602 • neilf@ix.netcom.com
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Minnesota Independent Film Fund
Distributes three awards totaling $75,000 to Minnesota makers of dramatic feature films. Open to MN residents or former residents who have lived in teh state for at least seven years and are also members of IFP/North. Entry fee: $25.
• (612) 338-0871 • FX: (612) 338-4747 • psnead@ifpnorth.org
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Moxie Films
ATTENTION WRITERS! DEADLINE AUGUST 31, 2003 LATE: SEP. 30. / EXPOSURE / CASH / PRODUCTION OPTION. The 6th Annual NEW CENTURY WRITER AWARDS SCREENPLAY & STAGE PLAY 2003. NCWA was established to help recognize the quality stories as written by emerging writers, provide cash awards, and bring awareness of the best of these writers to the attention of producers and agents. NCWA (Est. 1997) and MOXIE FILMS (Est. 1995) have joined forces to find top 10 new works in each category and reward writers with $10,000 in cash prizes, & a 12 month film/stage production option. Selected scripts/writers are showcased at our Industry Reading Series held at Moxie's stage theaters. DEADLINES: 8/31/03 Late: 9/30/03 http://www.moxie-films.com or http://www.newcenturywriter.org
• (212) 982-5008 • tal@moxie-films.com
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NAATA Open Door Completion Fund
The National Asian American Telecommunications Association awards final post-production funds needed to complete Asian Pacific American film and video projects that have the potential for national public television broadcast. Average award: $20,000.
• (415) 863-0814 • FX: (415) 863-7428 • mediafund@naatanet.org
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National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) offers grants to individuals and organizations. Media projects include broadcast projects and documentaries on any art form. Projects must have a fiscal sponsor. To receive guidelines, call the NEA Public Information Office at (202) 682-5400 or download from the website. For questions regarding media applications call (202) 682-5452.
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National Endowment for the Humanities
NEH Consultation grants "support the development of humanities programs in media and will be awarded in the early stages of a project to allow collaboration with scholars and other advisors who can help to develop the project's humanities themes and content." Open to independent media producers, public television and radio stations and other nonprofit organizations.
• (202) 606-8267 • FX: (202) 606-8557 • publicpgms@neh.gov
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Native American Public Telecommunications
Seeks proposals in any stage of development/production with fiscal sponsorship for production/distribution agreements. Programs must preserve NAPT's commitment to bringing Native American images and voices to a wide national audience. Priority given to projects that have Native Americans in key producing roles.
• (402) 472-3522 • native@unl.edu
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NEA Grants for Arts on Radio and TV
"Supports the development, production, and national distribution of significant radio and television programs on the arts with the potential to reach a significant nationak audience." Must have fiscal sponsorship.
• (202) 682-5452 • web site
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The New York Foundation for the Arts
NYFA supports independent media makers through its Sponsorship Program, which provides fiscal sponsorship, financial services and consultation on the development, production and distribution of independent media. Media producers may also receive fellowships through NYFA's Artists' Fellowship Program, which gives $7,000 awards to New York residents in categories including film, video and screenwriting. The annual deadline is in October.
• (212) 366-6910 • FX: (212) 366-1778 • sponsor@artswire.org
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New York State Council on the Arts
NYSCA is a public agency that supportsarts organizations and artists in New York through its grant programs. NYSCA's funding covers a broad spectrum of non-profit media arts activities.
• (212) 387-7000 • FX: (212) 366-7168
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OnBusiness Network
We are in need of very creative & informative content from independent artists for use on our network. Depending on relevance & creativity, we will pay up to $5,000 to use it on the network. Take a look at some of the programming currently running on the network and/or contact us for more information.
• obn_media@yahoo.com
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One Light Pictures
Independent media finance company interested in supplying completion/finishing funds for documentary works-in-progress and small indie works-in-progress.
• (610) 668-8011 • FX: (610) 667-9744 • LeifOwen@aol.com
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Open Meadows Foundation
Offers grants up to $2,000 for projecst with fiscal sponsorship "that are designed and implemented by women, reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of society and promote the well-being of women and girls."
• 718.768.4015 • openmeadows@igc.org
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Oppenheimer Camera New Filmmaker Equipment Grant
Provides new filmmakers access to a fully accessorized Arri 16SR camera package, along with instruction and techinical support. Students, media arts center members and unaffiliated independents are encouraged to apply.
• (206) 467-8666 • FX: (206) 467-9165 • filmgrant@oppenheimercamera.com
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Oregon Arts Commission Media Arts Fellowship
Provides a single grant of $5,000 for new works or works in progress by a film or video artist who qualifies as an Oregon resident. No applications for script development or fundraising clips considered.
• (503) 221-1156 • FX: (503)226-4842
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Panavision's New Filmmaker Program
Donates the use of 16mm camera packages to short nonprofit film projects, including graduate student theses, of any genre. Applicants must submit proposals four to six months prior to shooting and must secure equipment and liability insurance. For more information contact New Filmmaker Program, Panavision, 6219 DeSoto Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367-2602.
• FX: 818.316.1111.
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Peter J. Owens Emerging Filmmaker Award
Includes a $10,000 cash grant and in-kind editing at KQED in S.F. for an emerging independent filmmaker with a project in any stage of production or post-production.
• (415) 553-2271
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Playboy Foundation
supports media projects that help to foster open communication about and research into human sexuality, reproductive health and rights; protect and foster civil rights and civil liberties in the U.S. for all people, including women, people affected and impacted by HIV/Aids, gays and lesbians, racial minorities, the poor and the disadvantaged; and eliminate censorship and protect freedom of expression. Gives post-production grants of $1,000-$2,000 to social-change documentary film and video projects. Projects must have non-profit fiscal sponsorship to be eligible.
• (312) 751-8000
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Short Films Wanted!
Short Films Wanted! A comprehensive list of announcements and calls from everyone who wants your short films: buyers and distributors, who are looking for your shorts; showcases and festivals, who need your short movies; investors and financiers, who want to give you money to produce your short films; foundations and other non-for-profits, giving grants to short filmmakers; TV stations and TV channels, seeking for shortz; and all others with quite extensive descriptions.
• 703-866-6354 • FX: 703-866-6354 • web@shortfilmswanted.com
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Solaris
Films/Talent: TUMBLEWEEDS, THE SLAUGHTER RULE, THE SPECIMEN, MULE SKINNER BLUES, MY GENERATION
• (212) 343-7400 • FX: (212) 343-2437 • info@solarisentertainment.com
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Sony Pictures Classics
Sony Pictures Classics is an all-service distribution company involved in production, financing and acquisitions of films for North American and foreign territories. The company releases between 12-15 films a year. Highlights include "Run Lola Run," "The Winslow Boy," "Twin Fall Idaho," "American Movie" and "Sweet and Lowdown."
• (212) 777-2660 • FX: (212) 533-0678
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Sundance Documentary Fund
The New York-based Soros Documentary Fund has officially changed hands in early 2002 to become the Sundance Documentary Fund, now based in Beverly Hills, California. The fund, which supports "international documentary films and videos which focus on current and significant issues in human rights, freedom of expression, social justice and civil liberties," will continue to be financed by the open Society Institute in the short term, after which Sundance will seek alternative financing sources. the fund's annual disbursement of $1.5 million will be maintained. Up to $50,000 in production/postproduction funding given to works in progress; $10,000-$15,000 given as seed money to projects in research or preproduction stages. No deadlines.Historical projects, biographies, and series are not eligible.
• (310) 360-1981 • FX: (310) 360-1969
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Team Toofy Productions, LLC
First of all, we are not interested in big budget films from Hollywood starring Freddie Prince Jr. Here at Team Toofy Productions we strive to expose underground filmmakers at their best. Spring 2004 is set for the ever-mighty Toofy Film Fest. Entry fees are $10 and films must be under 45 minutes. The rest is up to you. Show us what you're worth and we'll show your work in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Our festival is an environment where many will view, network and exhibit to the world what real filmmaking is all about.
• (303) 250-0910 • troy@toofy.com
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Texas Commission on the Arts
The Texas Commission on the Arts is the state agency charged with the development of a receptive climate for the arts in Texas. TCA achieves its mission through the provision of grants, information and technical assistance to artists, arts organizations and the general public.
• (512) 463-5535 • FX: (512) 475-2699 • Front.desk@arts.state.tx.us
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Texas Council for the Humanities Media Grants
Media grants are "awarded to Texas filmmakers and/or films involving significant Texas components. All projects should be rooted in the humanities and involve humanities scholars as participants or advisors." Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.
• (512) 440-1991 • FX: (512) 440-0115 • brandall@public-humanities.org
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Thousand Words Finishing Funds
Considers projects by first or second time feature directors/producers "creating intelligent, innovative and challenging film." Unspecified amounts available for editing, sound mixing, music rights and other post-production costs. Narrative features and works-in-progress may be submitted.
• (212) 331-8900 • FX: (212) 343-2134
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Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation
Supports "programs and projects offering potential for significant impact with a primary focus on the S.F. Bay Area." Categories of interest include arts and culture, environment, population, reproductive rights and citizen participation/community building. Must have nonprofit status/fiscal sponsorship.
• (415) 391-0911 • maildesk@gerbode.com
