We support artistdriven film and new media storytelling projects that explore aspects of inequality, as well as the organizations and networks that support these projects. Sample grant numbers would be 17xxxx7xxx, 16, 15, or a sample cooperative agreement number would be 2017xx, etc. To apply for the finishing fund, the filmmaker must have completed 90% of principal photography and have a. New york state council of arts film grants documentary. Women in film is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for women, encouraging creative projects by women, and expanding and enhancing portrayals of women in all forms of global media. To apply for the finishing fund, the filmmaker must have completed 90% of principal photography and have a rough cut at the time of application. A massive list of spring 2017 grants all filmmakers should. Top film grant tips how to write and win a grant, beat. With the 2017 spring grants cycle, the total number of projects supported by doha film institutes grants programme now stands at over 340.
New york state council of arts film grants nyscas individual artists ind program venerates the power of the individual by supporting composers, choreographers, theatre artists and film and media makers, enabling them to successfully realize their visions. International filmmakers are eligible and 2017 applications are not open yet. The women in film finishing fund will award eight to 12 grants in cash and inkind services to films by andor about women across a wide range. Cinereach grants large granting program for emerging and established filmmakers. Film grants give independent filmmakers the most freedom. From preproduction to filming and post, discover our detailed list of active grants for women filmmakers. We are committed to building a community of filmmakers and we welcome submissions for. They are viewed and selected by a special jury of women in the industry. Our funds are limited, and we are able to support only a small. We seek to reflect the public in the films we support, the audiences who watch them, and the filmmakers, actors and crews who make them. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful. Given that women comprise 50 percent of the population, wifs ultimate goal is to see the same gender parity reflected on and off screen.
The city of new york mayors office of media and entertainment mome initiative will provide finishing. Listings of grants made to organizations and individuals. The film finishing fund provides cash grants and inkind production services to complete films that fit the established criteria of being created by, for or about women. The new zealand film commission provides grants, loans, and equity investment to new zealand filmmakers and businesses to assist in the development and production of feature films and short films our aim is to support the new zealand film industry to make amazing, original, satisfying, and culturally significant new zealand films. More than half doha film institute new grants go to women.
Tichi wilkeson kassell, former publisher and editorinchief of the hollywood reporter, founded women in film wif in 1973. Women in film grants are offered to female filmmakers in various positions. Through this fund, the women at sundance grant, each of the six. To qualify, the film must be at the rough cut stage at the time of submission.
Click on the name to discover the terms of the grant and apply, sort through criteria or search a specific query. The bfi uses national lottery funds to develop and support original uk filmmakers and films, and to increase the audiences who can enjoy them. Women in film offers scholarships, grants, and film finishing funds to female filmmakers around the country. Once a project is selected, the cut will also be shared with the film music program staff. Production grants program supports the production and distribution of radio, podcast, television, and longform documentary film projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Sign up to receive their newsletter on website to be informed of upcoming deadlines. Great list for filmmakers to find funding in asian countries. Film and video projects will be considered only after the film video is complete. The aim of the women of the year foundation is to help women to fulfil their potential and become, in their own context, future women of the year. Through the generosity of loreen arbus, new york women in film and television has established the loreen arbus disability awareness grant. Here are 25 great grants you should apply to this year if you are filming a documentary.
Commonly used forms and resources for recommended applicants and for award recipients. Justfilms accepts letters of inquiry for grants year round, averaging between 800 and 1,000 inquiries. Bondit media capital is a world renowned film, television and media financier founded in 2014. These grants fund research as well as academic and scholarly projects that elevate both filmmaking and film scholarship. Glassbreaker films wid grants provide funding for women directors who have a unique story to tell and are ready to produce a documentary. The women in film dummer television award thanks to the generosity of vicki dummer, this scholarship is awarded annually at the ucla school of theater, film and televisiondepartment of film, television and new media. According to a recent report from the center for the study of women in television and film, in 2017 women comprised only 11% of directors, 11% of writers, and 19% of executive producers in the 250 topgrossing films of the year. Many filmmakers often believe an easy way to receive film funding is through a. This funder supports long and short film formats in many genres including narrative, documentary, animated and experimental. Terrorist attacks have ravaged the north of the country for the past two years.
The women in film finishing fund gives grants to filmmakers working in both short and long formats in all genres narrative, documentary, animated, and experimental. Study after study has confirmed that women are consistently underrepresented both on camera and behind the scenes. Women in film finishing fund announces grants for 9 projects. Check out the deadlines and then apply for upcoming film grants for women that can fund you film. Feature film program staff are the only people who view the cut of the film during the selection process. They were initially created to balance the lack of visibility on screen and representation of females behind the camera and in executive positions.
The suzanne dooley graduate scholarship is awarded to fulltime female college student. The nyc womens fund for media, music and theatre provides grants to encourage and support the creation of digital, film, music, television, and live theatre content that reflects the voices and perspectives of all who identify as women. The film finishing fund awards cash grants and inkind production services to films by or about women. At no point is the cut shared across the institute including sundance film festival programming staff, and ffp staff are not involved with.
Women in film finishing fund 2017 the women in film finishing fund supports films by andor about women with cash grants and inkind services. New opportunities for horror, tv and women over 40 roundup. Film grants are usually unrestricted funds, services, or equipment that can be used for the development, production, or distribution of a project. Cinereach also offers the reach film fellowship, which is currently being redesigned. Projects that have limited financial access which reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of our society and promote the empowerment of women and girls. All you need to do to apply for the finishing fund is to have completed 90% of the principal photography of your film and have a rough cut at the time of application. They work with creators from across canada in the production of pov documentaries, auteur animation and original interactive digital content. Academy film scholars grants are awarded to previously published individuals who are pursuing significant new works of film scholarship. Independent filmmakers may apply to this fund to begin or complete their film. The women in film finishing fund gives grants to filmmakers working in both short and long formats, in all genres narrative, documentary, animated and experimental. Submit your project to international grants that specifically fund asian film. Often the awarding entity will want status updates or recognition in the films credits.