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Grants and Other Funding
- The Tourist Development Council grant is a quarterly projects-based grant that does allow for film and television productions designed to promote the Miami-Dade area for tourism (generally awards shows, etc.) and is open to nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It is administered by Nikenna Benjamin, nikenna.benjamin@miamidade.gov. You can find details about the program, including the quarterly program’s deadlines, at https://miamidadearts.org/tourist-development-council-tdc-grants-program.
- The Community Grants program is another quarterly projects-based grant open to Florida-based nonprofits that requires public accessibility to the program. It is not a production grant as a result, but has been awarded to many smaller film festivals and film series, showcasing local filmmaker work. It is administered by Geraldine Toussaint, geraldine.toussaint@miamidade.gov. You can find details about the program, including the quarterly program’s deadlines, at https://miamidadearts.org/community-grants-cg-program.
- The Miami Individual Artists program ( https://miamidadearts.org/miami-individual-artists-mia-grants-program) is an annual grant available to artists in Miami-Dade County and does have a film and media category.
- The South Florida Cultural Consortium is available to resident visual and media artists from the counties of Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The program is administered by Amanda Sanfilippo Long, amandas@miamidade.gov. You can find details about the program and the coming workshops and October 2, 2023 deadline at https://www.miamidadearts.org/south-florida-cultural-consortium-sfcc.
Roy W. Dean Grant for Fall 2024 - Now Open for Submissions!
We are thrilled to announce that the Roy W. Dean Grant for Fall 2024 is now accepting submissions. This prestigious grant is awarded to indie filmmakers who create unique films that make a meaningful contribution to society.
With a legacy of supporting visionary filmmakers for over 31 years, top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions is excited to continue fostering creativity and impactful storytelling through this grant.
Grant Highlights:
- Cash Award: The winner will receive $3,500 to assist in the completion of their project.
- In-Kind Services: The grant includes thousands of dollars in donated film products and services. This year’s offerings including $15,000 in theme music from award-winning composer David Raiklen, $6,000 in animation from Emmy winner Charlie Canfield, $500 in expendables, grip, or lighting from Filmtools, $700 one-week DSLR camera package rental from Birns & Sawyer, and much more from our generous donors
- Eligibility: The grant is open to filmmakers worldwide including students, with projects in the form of documentaries, short films, narrative features, or web series all eligible for consideration.
- Deadline: Submissions are due by October 31st, 2024
Britt Penrod Award:
- An additional $500 cash prize will be awarded to a filmmaker whose work is not only unique but also makes an exceptional contribution to society. This award is named after Britt Penrod, a steadfast supporter of independent filmmakers.
Exclusive Benefit for All Applicants:
- In a commitment to supporting all filmmakers, every applicant is offered a complimentary 15-minute consultation on their project. This invaluable session can provide guidance on securing funding, building a donor or investor database, marketing strategies, and more.
We kindly ask for your support in sharing this announcement with your network of filmmakers and film organizations. Together, we can continue to nurture and promote powerful stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.
For more information on the grant and how to apply, please visit our Roy W. Dean Film Grant page.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@fromtheheartproductions.com or call 805-984-0098.
Now Accepting Submissions: Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers
We are excited to announce the return of the Carole Dorothy Joyce Grant for Student Filmmakers, now accepting submissions for its second year! Sponsored by the top-rated 501(c)3 non-profit From the Heart Productions, the grant seeks student filmmakers who are creating unique, compelling, socially impactful films that make a difference to society on a budget of $50,000 or less.
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2024
Who can apply? The grant seeks films from student filmmakers enrolled in university, college, community college, extension courses, or high school that need help starting or finishing their film. Student Filmmakers from any country are welcome to apply.
Submitted projects can be short or feature length narrative fiction films or documentaries.
Winner to Receive $3,000 & Exclusive Production Services
In addition to the cash award, the winner will receive:
- 15% off expendables from Filmtools
- 35% discount on lighting services from Paskal Lighting, Hollywood
- 10% discount on Broker Fee with Debbie West from Movie Insure
And more from many heartfelt donors that support student filmmakers.
Every Filmmaker Benefits by Applying!
A standout feature of this grant is that every applicant receives a free 15-minute consultation on their project, offering personalized guidance to help take your film to the next level. Whether you need advice on securing funding, building a network of donors or investors, or marketing your film, this consultation provides invaluable insights.
Plus, every filmmaker who applies will get a free copy of Carole Dean’s “Perfecting Your Pitch and Proposal” eBook. This nearly 80-page guide is packed with proven strategies for crafting winning pitches and proposals that attract investors and donors—helping you make your project a reality.
More information on the Carole Dorothy Grant can be found at https://fromtheheartproductions.com/carole-dorothy-joyce-grant-for-student-filmmakers/
For any questions, please email info@fromtheheartproductions.com or call 805-984-0098.
The Diversity Development Fund
Deadline: 13 September
The Diversity Development Fund (DDF) provides up to $15,000 in research and development funding to producers of color to develop single documentary programs for public television.
https://www.filmdaily.tv/grants/diversity-development-fund
Are you shooting a short film this year? To further develop the careers of emerging writers and filmmakers, we're supporting short films with financing!
GET FUNDED.
In partnership with BondIt, a film & media fund based in Beverly Hills, ScreenCraft is offering between three and six production grants per year to talented filmmakers for short film and online series that display originality, vision & exceptional potential. Grant amounts will range from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the scale and merit of the project. We also offer matching funds for crowd-funding campaigns – see the Application Guidelines for specific details.
This program includes creative support from the ScreenCraft team and production guidance & resources from BondIt and Buffalo 8 Productions (a film company with several award-winning films to its credit).
Whether you simply have a great short screenplay or a short film that’s already in pre-production or post-production, we want to consider your short project for our grant program.
We are accepting applications from around the world (in English).
Next Early Deadline: Sept. 30th
Film Grants Directory
Are you looking for film funding? Here is the list of the top film funding grants for filmmakers around the world. Choose which film grant best suits your independent film and then apply for film funding directly. Each film grant shows you their upcoming deadlines and by category to suit your project.
http://www.filmdaily.tv/grants
If you're just starting out on a documentary, you know how hard it is to raise money for it in the beginning — especially when you have nothing to show for it yet (because, hey, you need money to shoot!). The Catapult Film Fund will give you $5,000 to $20,000 to shoot enough footage so you can fundraise for the rest of the project. From Catapult:
Catapult Film Fund provides development funding to documentary filmmakers who have a compelling story to tell, have secured access to their story and are ready to shoot and edit a piece for production fundraising purposes. Our mission is to enable filmmakers to develop their film projects to the next level at a moment where funding is hard to find. We support powerful stories, and moving storytelling, across a broad spectrum of issues and perspectives.
Deadline: Rolling
After year of restructuring, it's a little unclear how many grants JustFilms will be giving out to individuals for 2016. Check out the requirements to see if you fit. Here are a few topics of docs that are not eligible: health, sports, early childhood, advocacy, educational, scientific. From the Ford Foundation:
JustFilms accepts letters of inquiry for grants year round, averaging between 800 and 1,000 inquiries. Our funds are limited, and we are able to support only a small percentage of these projects through direct grants. JustFilms strongly advises that you use the priorities and guiding application questions below to determine whether your project might be competitive in this process.
Deadline: Rolling (if you advance, you'll hear within 30 days of submission)
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Grants Database
Launched in 1996, Sloan’s Film program has awarded grants to over 500 film projects from some of the nation’s most innovative filmmakers, and has created a film development pipeline of multiple program partners though which Sloan nurtures and develops individual projects.
Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant
https://www.filmdaily.tv/grants/sloan-distribution-grant
Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosts an international screenwriting competition established to identify new talent in screenwriting. From the Academy:
Each year, the Academy Nicholl screenwriting competition awards up to five $35,000 fellowships to amateur screenwriters. To enter, submit a feature length screenplay and entry fee via the online application when the competition is open for submissions. Fellowship winners are invited to participate in awards week ceremonies and seminars and expected to complete at least one original feature film screenplay during the Fellowship year.
Panavision New Filmmaker Program
Panavision® believes in helping students and beginning filmmakers achieve their dreams. More than 25 years ago, Panavision launched the New Filmmaker Program, an ongoing grant program that loans camera packages to film schools, training programs, and independent filmmakers – at little or no charge. Panavision’s commitment to the industry's future provides student and beginning filmmakers the opportunity to work with professional grade equipment early in their careers.
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